Feb 23, 2024 · At 11 courses of 8-inch blocks, the wall is 7'-4" high. Is the soil on the high side fairly close to the elevation of the top of the wall? Any retaining wall that retains more than 4 …

Nov 22, 2021 · 7. was the 48" retaining wall permitted under the building code or just built under a zoning requirement? After the homeowner/builder unlawfully excavated, the city directed him …

May 20, 2017 · 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 …

Jul 27, 2012 · 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 …

Sep 27, 2012 · Depending on how the retaining wall affects the (future) building, it may not be a building codes factor. Doesn't help you today, but maybe the 'administration' could include the …

Jul 8, 2022 · The wall is 31" away from the driveway, but is over a 6-foot drop. I can't find any details about the code for retaining walls. Is the builder required to have a barrier - natural or …

May 23, 2014 · A wall not laterally supported at the top, that resists lateral soil load and other imposed loads. In my opinion the language, as written, does not specifically require …

Oct 16, 2009 · Professionals involved in V Zone construction should consult local authorities for specific certification requirements. Additional Certifications: Breakaway Wall Design: Must be …

Nov 16, 2023 · It is 5'6" from the bottom of the footing to the top of the stem wall with 2 feet of backfill on the inside and 4'6" of backfill on the outside. So there is 2' of unbalanced fill on the …

Nov 24, 2019 · The 6 foot concrete wall was built on the property line in 2010. The owner called it a retaining wall when I asked what he was doing. That required a 5 foot set back and a footing …