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Situation: During the construction of a new building on a compact site, fire lanes were required to be surveyed and built into a hillside along the property line. The general contractor required a retaining wall to meet the requirements for the emergency fire lanes. The initial plan called for an ecology block wall (constructed from 2' wide concrete blocks), but the wall design exceeded the available space and would have encroached on the limited buildable area.

Solution: Ram Jack West was brought in to provide a space-efficient, structurally sound alternative. Our team engineered and installed a cantilevered retaining wall along the property line to preserve as much usable space on the site as possible. This design allowed for full compliance with emergency fire lane requirements without compromising the footprint of the development.

Outcome: Ram Jack West successfully installed a 170-foot-long cantilevered retaining wall, custom-designed to meet all clearance and structural requirements. The wall was value-engineered and fabricated in steel sections, offering a more cost-effective and efficient solution. The final installation not only met all safety and code requirements but alsomaximized the buildable area on the site - delivering both functional and financial benefits. 

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