Commercial Hardscaping retaining wall permit and engineering checklist

Commercial Hardscaping | PublicProof Academy working document

Confirms height thresholds, permits, engineered design and installation records for every retaining wall.

Business

State or jurisdiction

Prepared on

Owner

Official source saved

Next review

Before bidding

Local permit height threshold (measured from bottom of footing?): ____
Surcharge above wall (parking, slope, structure)? Y/N
Engineered design required? Y/N - engineer: ____
State license classification covers this wall height? (e.g. NM GS-16 at 36 in+)

During installation

Base compaction documented with photos
Geogrid type and length match design at each layer
Drainage aggregate and outlet pipe installed per design
Inspection(s) scheduled and passed: ____

Closeout

As-built photos filed
Engineer's observation letter received (if required)
Warranty letter delivered to owner

Use rule: Education and organization only. Record the agency, official source, checked date, cost, proof saved and responsible person for every consequential requirement. Unknown means stop and confirm. Example rows are labeled EXAMPLE and are not your data.