Deck standards esp re footings ? (Brisbane)

Hi all,

I'm in Bracken Ridge and planning a DIY deck build .

I'm trying to ascertain please what the requirements are for footings for
1) ground level deck
2) patio cover (similar to basic flat stratco style with cooldeck panels)

I want to construct proper footings for the roof, at the same time as building the deck, so it's much easier to do the roof later.

So how can I find out what type/depth/size footings are required or both a ground level deck and a patio roof please?


Also are there any particular standards around decking materials, joist spacing etc ?

I'd assume appropriate treated pine for poles/bearers/joists, with the poles set in stirrups bolted to concrete footings, 450 centres for joists etc. Unless something has changed around standards?

I might add that the Brisbane City Council website is both hard to navigate and doesn't seem to have this info.

Plus their 'planners / engineers' IF they call back generally take about a week to do so....