For those putting a spa on a deck..

[Jacuzzi Jim]

  Make sure the structure can hold it!    Note the propane tank.   

 

[rosewoodsteel]

Wow!
It appears that the propane tank kept the whole thing from crushing the 4 wheeler.
Was anyone hurt, Jim?

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 Probably not, just a random internet photo my delivery guy found..

[clover]

Look to me like a learning experience. 

[Tman122]

Do you think the guy who put it up there said "Oops my bad!"

[Chas]

I have put many tubs on decks like that, and if they were built to standard construction practices, I would add one post in the center, with a header across the top to distribute the load. I've never even had on sag, let alone collapse. Methinks there was no post out at the corner, nor any extra structure.

 

[rosewoodsteel]

This could have been a heck of a lot worse.   Although getting the hot tub down will be a challenge..

[bob snader]

I have put many tubs on decks like that, and if they were built to standard construction practices, I would add one post in the center, with a header across the top to distribute the load. I've never even had on sag, let alone collapse. Methinks there was no post out at the corner, nor any extra structure.

 

Well clearly the back of the deck was not supported by post to the ground. It was simply bolted to the second floor rim joist, and if you look carefully enough it looks like actual rim joist inside the house was taken out.... along with the sheathing and the siding.

The back part of that deck SHOULD have had added post support directly to the ground instead of just assuming the rim joist would take the weight.

[Spoiledrotten]

This could have been a heck of a lot worse.   Although getting the hot tub down will be a challenge..

Nah, gravity will take care of that. Tie to the back of the 4wheeler and get a running start. Down she will come. I don't think they have to worry about scratching the siding on the house.