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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">If the retaining wall is structural, then yes. CGC, CBC, CRC. Maybe a Marine contractor depending on the type of wall (see 61G4-15.033 for definition of a marine contractor). Many times the local jurisdiction
will have a retaining wall permit so you should also check with the local authority.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ed Kinberg<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 15, 2015 3:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CLC-Discussion] License to Construct Retaining Wall<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We have a case in the office involving a failed retaining wall. We have not been able to find any information that clearly states a license is required for the work.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I would appreciate any information on the following three questions;<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#141823">1.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#141823">
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#141823;background:white">Does a Florida contractor need a license to build a retaining wall?
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#141823;background:white">If so, what type of license(s)?<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#141823">3.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#141823">
</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#141823;background:white">Does it matter whether the retaining wall is “structural” or “non-structural”?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your assistance.<o:p></o:p></p>
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