The answer in this case though is a common misconception among contractors and engineers.
Q deck roof construction.
This is usually because low quality leak prone decking materials such as epdm rubber are used often in an effort to save money.
When exceeding this height the most feasible alternative is to consider it an accessory occupancy ibc 2012 505 2 and 508 2.
The truth is there is no such thing as q deck.
Covered decks can be made with either stand alone roofs or when the deck is adjacent to a building with a roof connected to the building.
Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.
A stand alone roof could have been constructed but would have looked decidedly odd next to the garage but not a part of it.
42 high minimum guards shall be provided along the edge of the rooftop deck area in compliance with the los angeles municipal code lamc section 91 1015.
The guards shall be included in the height measurement of the building.
Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth.
Some kind of roof line attached to the garage would be needed.
Considering a roof deck as a story may be acceptable when the height of the deck does not exceed 2 3 stories depending on the construction type and whether or not sprinklers are used.
Building on an existing deck.
Adequate drainage system shall be provided for planters and roof deck area and maintained to.
On average 300 sq ft.
Metal floor and roof deck is available in many types heights and thicknesses but builders that use the term q deck often are not sure what type of deck they are talking about.