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Why has fence integration with a segmental retaining wall become such hot topic in recent years? |
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The International Building Code (IBC) of 2003 has recently been adopted at various levels by 48 states. This code clearly defines that a fence is required where a fall hazard is present. As the code becomes more readily enforced it is easily realized that the construction of a retaining wall creates the very fall hazard that triggers the enforcement of this code. With the primary focus being on wall design and construction it is often not realized that a fence has its own design requirements and to integrate it with the wall those requirements are not achievable with out additional design considerations.
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