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    Code Requirements for Retaining Wall Drainage

    I phave an issue where my builder constructed a retaining wall without a footing drain or weep holes. The City uses 2018 International Building Codes. Are there any codes I can reference to require proper drainage and backfill to to put in place since the builder does not want to do it?
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    vehicle barrier-side entrance garage 6 ft verticle drop-code requirement -Michigan

    Neighbors has attached side entrance garage at rear of his house 15 ft off my property line with asphalt driveway on property line ( +/- 2' ) about 6ft above my property (on a Hill with Existing concrete 40 year old retaining wall 6ft high that crumbled,leaned thus failed. He is doing...
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    Retaining Wall Guard Requirement

    Please tell me if my logic and reasoning is correct: The scope of the IRC code states it applies to the construction of "accessory structures" Accessory structures are defined as "a structure that is accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling and that is located on the same lot" And...
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    Fence on retaining wall that secures public sidewalk and road

    I'm looking for the code or reason to argue the need of my city to repair a fence that is abutting the back of my property at the top of a retaining wall. My property backs up to a retaining walk that secures a public road and sidewalk above it. There is roughly a 9 foot drop off from the...
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