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Wisconsin code Chapter IV. Decks - Section 30.30


Inspection guidelines for deck and porch construction will be in accordance with the 2010 American Forest & Paper Association Perscriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide.   Available online at:

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Note: Wisconsin has the following code exceptions from this publication.

Page7. A column post not exceeding 6 feet in height may be a minimum of 4x4 provided the post to beam connection is approved by the building inspector.

Page 15. All decks greater than 24 inches from grade are required to have guardrails

Page 16.  A guard post attachment shall be installed on each outside corner when guard rail is required.

Page 18. Stair guard is required for stairs with a rise of 24 inches or more. Tread openings shall not allow a 4 inch diameter sphere to pass through.


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