A deck post sits directly on soil with no approved footing or post base. What is the concern?
Correct Answer
B) Support and decay.
Deck posts need proper bearing and protection from moisture and decay.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Deck posts need proper bearing and protection from moisture and decay.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Fastener rating.
Fastener rating. addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for deck post support.
Option C: Get repair detail.
Get repair detail. addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for deck post support.
Option D: Guard load path.
Guard load path. addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for deck post support.
Memory Technique
The field condition asks; deck post support answers in work boots for Checking Existing.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Deck post support from California Residential Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Residential Code deck post bearing and wood protection; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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