timhachman
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In what scenario can I use a planting bed in front of a retaining wall in order to avoid installing a guard rail?
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Retaining walls under 36" with planting bed in front
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tbz
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It is simple if the drop from the upper level to the lower level is 30-inches or more within 36-inches from that drop edge outward you need a guard, as thus if you build beds going out 42-inches that are less than 28-inches down, your fall is now less than 30-inches in an landing zone area more than 36-inches.
But without knowing your the full design and plan no one can really tell you, hence if you have a high riser building and you put a drop level planting bed off each balcony to avoid putting up a guard, the insurance carrier and the building department are going to cite a safety concern.
It is different at ground levels, and situations. but the basic are in the code to follow.
But without knowing your the full design and plan no one can really tell you, hence if you have a high riser building and you put a drop level planting bed off each balcony to avoid putting up a guard, the insurance carrier and the building department are going to cite a safety concern.
It is different at ground levels, and situations. but the basic are in the code to follow.