[quote=LAAFTERHOURS]4s – thanks for the link. That lays out exactly how I was going to build the wall. My father-in-law is a foreman for construction/ concrete work. The wall would be concrete block with rebar with stone facing and top cap.
I dont own yet but since some of the properties we are looking at have this type of yard, I want to ensure that I can maximize the space. Again thanks for all the input.[/quote]
A project like The picture you linked could very well require engineering. Not going to argue firmly that it does, I always go to the source of the ultimate decision and don’t assume anything, or let people who are making money off the deal have the final word without verifying.
In this case, for example,the house being on top of the project and the steepness put surcharges on the wall that might prohibit the building jurisdiction from allowing prescriptive building.The close proximity of each level’s wall combined with the steepness is possibly creating additional requirements beyond the building jurisdiction basic plan. It is always safer to ask.
