Retaining Wall Guard Requirement - The Building Code Forum
网页2021年11月22日 · 2. where is the retaining wall on the property in relation to the home...location matters. 7.5 ft side setback. Wall at that 7.5 ft from dwelling location 3. you stated that the retaining wall is on the property line, So is it on both sides of the line or on the high side or low side's property? On the low side's property IT makes a difference....
Code Requirements for Retaining Wall Drainage
网页2024年2月23日 · Any retaining wall that retains more than 4 feet of earth requires a permit. Retaining wall construction falls under IBC 2018 section 1807.2: IBC 1807.2.2 sends us to IBC 1610: Basically, a retaining wall of this height has to be designed -- …
Retaining Wall Drop-Off Fencing - The Building Code Forum
网页May 20, 2017. #1. Hello! I'm having a new construction home built in Lake Stevens, Wa and there is a retaining wall around my lot that results in a 3' drop-off around my back yard. I was wondering if there are any building codes that would require the builder to provide fencing as a 3' drop-off seems like it would be some sort of safety violation.
Retaining wall footing - The Building Code Forum
网页2009年10月20日 · 12,462. Location. West of the river CT. May 23, 2014. #5. R404.4 Retaining walls. Retaining walls that are not laterally supported at the top and that retain in excess of 24 inches (610 mm) of unbalanced fill shall be designed to ensure stability against overturning, sliding, excessive foundation pressure and water uplift.
Retaining wall question - The Building Code Forum
网页2012年7月27日 · The picture is of a "natural" retaining wall. (the wall is 12' at the highest point) It was built during the construction of the house which is under permit but it is not connected to the house, nor does it support any part of the house. It is under the driveway and parking pad. We don't require permits for accessory structures.
Retaining Wall Guard Requirement - The Building Code Forum
网页2009年10月22日 · CT midifies the code and adds the following language to the IRC; (Add) R404.4.1 Guards. Retaining walls with a difference in finished grade from the top of the wall to the bottom of the wall that is greater than 4 feet (1219 mm) shall be provided with guards complying with Sections R312.1.2 and R312.1.3 when there is a walking surface, parking ...
Railroad Ties - The Building Code Forum
网页2021年11月15日 · The building code does not address their use. As a retaining wall, if over 4-ft it would typically be designed by an engineer. So if the engineer can design it, it can be built. However, that would not address prohibitions made on a federal or state level due to environmental regulations (i.e. CWA, CAA, etc.).
Retaining Wall - The Building Code Forum
网页2012年9月27日 · Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. R404.4. Retaining walls. Retaining walls that are not laterally supported at the top and that retain in excess of 24 inches (610 mm) of unbalanced fill shall be designed to ensure stability ...
Retaining Wall Drop-Off Fencing - The Building Code Forum
网页2017年5月20日 · Jul 31, 2023. #27. Jeff8737 said: if a 4 ft. retaining wall separates two homes. IF it is residential, the IRC does not have any requirements beyond the home. IRC ends at the outside of the building. However, if is it a commercial property, the IBC does have requirements for sites. In that case, I'd agree that a guard can be required adjacent ...
6 foot high Concrete block wall without embedded foundation or …
网页2019年11月24日 · The retaining wall definition changed to 4 feet of fill from 2 about that time. The city made all kinds of silly excuses not to enforce the code. It is landscaping dirt so it doesn’t count. They forgot to consider the lateral forces on the wall. The code says 4 feet of unopposed fill makes it a retaining wall requiring a 1.5 safety factor.