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Even though deck landings are usually part of the deck stairs, they should be built as if they are a separate small deck.
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b. Table is based on a maximum roof-ceiling dead load of 15 psf.
c. The header [may] be supported by an approved framing anchor attached to the full-height wall stud [...]in lieu of the required jack stud.
d. The 20 psf ground snow load condition shall apply only when the roof pitch is 9:12 or greater [...]
e. Building width is measured perpendicular to the ridge. For widths between those shown, spans [may] be interpolated.
f. The header shall bear on a min. of one jack stud at each end.](https://www.jlconline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2014/0714-jlc-qa-header-tcm96-2152451.jpg?w=227)
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