HI Folks,
The rules around retaining walls is the same for all safety imposed barriers.
If a retaining wall or structure forms part of a right of way (eg public access), the requirement under the Building Code of Australia calls for a 1.2m barier to be installed for fall hights greater than 1 meter, regardless of the batter of the retaining wall.
The barrier construction requirements are the same as for pool fencing.
Regards
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Darren Moore
Asset Management Co-ordinator
Logan City Council
LOGAN CITY DC QLD
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-01-2012 16:41
From: Grahame Burton
Subject: Retaining Walls / Fall Height
This is a question asked often but i haven't found a definitive answer. We have referred to AS 2156.2 - Walking Tracks Infrastructure Design which includes guidelines for fencing based on height and the surface
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Grahame Burton
Open Space Officer
Tweed Shire Council
MURWILLUMBAH NSW
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2012 17:14
From: Catherine Kinsey
Subject: Retaining Walls / Fall Height
Can anyone point me in the direction of Standards, Building Code Requirements or other policy documents which establish what height of retaining wall in the public domain requires a safety fence to be installed. Fall height being the issue.
Also any advice regarding the tiering or stepping of the retaining wall and how this affects any fall height considerations.
I have had a look at AS 4678 Earth Retaining Structures but this was not much help.
Any help is much appreciated.
Thank you.
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Catherine Kinsey
Co-ordinator Stormwater and Structural Design
Campbelltown City Council
CAMPBELLTOWN NSW
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