Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
ADC New York City Administrative Code(NEW) |
Title 28. NEW YORK CITY CONSTRUCTION CODES |
Chapter 3. MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS |
Article 305. RETAINING WALLS |
Section 28-305.4.1. Retaining wall
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For the purposes of this section, retaining wall shall mean a wall that resists lateral pressures and limits lateral displacement caused by soil, rock, water or other materials, except that basement and vault walls that are part of a building, underground structures, including but not limited to utility vault structures, tunnels, transit stations and swimming pools, shall not be considered retaining walls.