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  1. dynamics5

    What Pressure Regulator

    What pressure regulator would be advised for residence with inlet pressure of around 310 psi - a regulator with max pressure of 300 or 400 psi? Read online: Oversizing a valve can create serious system problems, such as excessive wear, vibration, wire draw, and noise. Some installers/designers...
  2. dynamics5

    Difference between uncertified and undocumented fills?

    Please provide difference between the 2 fills. Also, general difference in ability of the 2 different fills to support building structures or various types of construction.
  3. dynamics5

    Elevating Land

    Supporse there are 4 homes at bottom of some slopes, 2 X 2 with backyards abuttin. If one owner wants to elevate his property 2 feet higher than the other 3 properties, would it be allowed (ie, get permits) as long as there are drainage systems installed that prevent. cross lot drainage, or...
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    Contractor License

    Can a contractor who is licensed to do landscaping but not grading have his contractor license revoked if he does grading without permits in California?
  5. dynamics5

    Determination of Size of Drainage Area

    I would like a rough idea of how the AREA of a drainage area for water flowing from a steep slope (2 to 1 ratio) would be calculated. Are there minimum area requirements that must be met for grading plans to be approved?
  6. dynamics5

    Grading of Property Next to Slope

    If there are 4 lots arranged 2 X 2 (each lot shares 2 sides with 2 contiguous lot) and one homeowner wants to build a retaining wall around 3 sides of his property (2 sides and the back of the property), then elevate his property by filling it with soil such that it is 2 feet higher than the...
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    Fix Large Cracks in Concrete Drainage Swales (V-Ditches)

    I am part of a homeowner association with 20+ acres of land with hillsides graded roughly 2:1, separated by 2 to 3 levels of horizontal concrete drainage swales that collect slope runoff to vertical swales. Each side of the swale measures about 4 feet wide. Some work has started to fix LARGE...

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