All attached or free-standing wood decks or wood platforms shall be constructed of pressure-treated preservative lumber. These structures shall be designed to sustain normal loading requirements with beams, purlins and joists as well as the decking. Inground supports of either concrete or treated timber shall bear down to undisturbed soil at a minimum of three feet, six inches below grade. Non-corrodible nails, steel clip angles, bolts, lag screws and anchor bolts shall be employed to secure connections.
(Ord. 1992-101. Passed 1-14-92.)