Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Dec 09, 2019 2:51 pm Is it legal to raise height of existing low brick retaining wall by adding additional bricks on top without adding to the footings? In addition, extra soil is added behind brick to level out inside the front yard. (Note property is on gentle sloping hill) Re: Raising height of brick wall using existing footings 2Dec 09, 2019 3:36 pm The wall will need to be checked and certified by an Engineer Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Raising height of brick wall using existing footings 3Dec 09, 2019 4:58 pm In Victoria retaining walls up to 1M high are exempted from building permit under schedule 8 of the Building Regulations Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog 4 11221 1 19743 ok thanks - yes was wondering if that should have been listed as Option Three! 2 7755 |