Load Transfer from Porch Columns

There should be solid blocking under the decking, between the joist to the girder for transfer.

Andy.

I think the BCO series is completely the wrong choice for this application.
The lateral loads are around 830 lbs which might be correct but that is only in one direction, the direction parallel to the upward flanges. They are not rated for the other direction as far as I can see.
I think the posts are used as newels for railing also? Maybe not.
Anyway, I would suggest (if it where my deck) penetrating the deck with the posts and land them on the beam. Then blocking in both directions and 1/2" lags top and bottom to really lock them in place both directions.
that will be O.K. for the one set of posts but the others not in line with the beam should have their own footings that they bear on.

Andy.

TBFGhost said:

That is how every porch I have constructed was done. Although I am being told this is fine by other people who who have viewed the plan.

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It probably is then, I just have not seen it around here and I THINK it might not pass around here but have not done it that way so I don't really know.

Interesting.

Andy.