concrete block fence footer.

You'll need an 8" x 16" footer with 2 #5 rods continuous and #5 dowel rods 24" on center. The footer will be no less than 24" below existing grade on undisturbed soil. You'll also need a 16"x16" concrete block pilaster every 8' center to center. All block cores will be filled with #3000 concrete. A #5 vertical rod will be installed every 24" on center. All pilasters will have 4 #5 rods and be filled with #3000 concrete. All block courses will need a layer of Durawall lateral reinforcing. The wall will need a tiebeam along the top which will be 8" x 16" with

4 #5 rods continuous. Finally, you'll need an 8" x 16" hydrostatic vent, 8" above finished grade, for every 100 square feet of wall.

This is a very expensive fence and probably prohibited in most residential areas. Check with the zoning and building depts before you spend any money or effort.

Which is why Phoenix is littered with them? What am I missing?

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: thanks for your posts guys. I'm always a little shocked by the seemingly overkill requirements to build anything in FL. Even something as simple as a fence. Are these requirements for south FL. Seems like a bit much for Orlando. thanks again

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You missed the part where he mentioned Florida. Its a whole nuther country. Wind codes, tidal surges, whiney neighbors, over abundance of gov't drones and jack booted thugs, etc., etc.

The stuff I qouted was basic knowledge for south FL, which is a hybrid of the SBC, UBC and whatever else the plans examiners throws at it. Common sense, education and experience aren't considered necessary, just your strict compliance.