Retaining walls in South Jordan over 4 feet (measured bottom of footing to top) require a building permit and stamped engineering per IRC Section R404.
Retaining walls in South Jordan are regulated by the International Residential Code as adopted by Utah. Walls retaining more than 4 feet of unbalanced fill (measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall) require a building permit and stamped structural engineering. Walls supporting a surcharge (driveway, structure, or slope above) often require engineering even at lower heights. Tiered walls must be separated by at least twice the height of the lower wall to be treated as separate walls. Drainage provisions (weep holes, gravel backfill, drain tile) are typically required. Fences on top of retaining walls count toward overall height in some zoning contexts.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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