The issue I'm having is that with rock or other breakwaters there is a slope to the waters surface. If I took a header of this thing I wouldn't be able to get back up. Thanks for the response and let me know what your thoughts...
I've got a small project installing some lighting, benches, etc. near a sea wall which is 6ft across, flush with the ground, and 4-5ft above the water surface. I've explained to the client that guard rails are a must under IBC 1013.1 but am getting a lot of push back as the client feels they can...
I'm dealing with this very issue for a local municipality and the amount of "lost water" will be related to all the factors mentioned above as well as the age of the system, whether or not fire fighting related usage is metered (my current client does not) and if public buildings are metered...
We're working a minor lighting and site work project at a local marina and in walking around the site the sea wall doesn't have a hand rail on it. We've recommended installation but the Owner isn't keen on putting the railing up. In searching for code requirements I'm having a hard time finding...
