Retaining walls over 4 ft high (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) require a Building Department permit and engineered drawings. Walls supporting a surcharge always need a permit regardless of height.
Under NYS Residential Code and White Plains Building Code, retaining walls exceeding 4 ft in height, or any wall retaining a surcharge (e.g., driveway, pool deck, additional slope), must be designed by a licensed engineer and permitted. Walls must include proper drainage and guardrails where there is a drop hazard. Walls in floodplain or steep-slope overlay areas face additional review.
White Plains, NY
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White Plains, NY
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White Plains, NY
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