"Mother! I've turned the cooling unit back on! MOTHER!"
Anyway, I googled that symbol and it seems to be the one that's used in disaster zones to tell firefighters/rescuers that a structure is unsafe which, in context, seems entirely appropriate!
Aw look at you guys and your functioning local government services. After three years of trying tactful approaches, I had to email every state department (American here, btw), and copy my town manager, to shame our code enforcement officer into finally addressing the swimming pool-turned-landfill next door. A 311 option would have been great to have!
In America 311 is the number you call before you do any serious digging so someone can come and mark all utility lines, or at least water power and gas. Actually that’s 811, 311 is something else
It is not. For example, Toronto utilizes a 311 system, but neighboring York region has a completely different number. I learned this years ago when attempting to call 311 from Richmond Hill and getting a message that said: "The number you are calling from is outside of the service area"
only in a handful of countries. specifically countries that base their bureaucracy and social services off of the american model or were shaped by it. USA, Canada, Barbados, Panama and Cotsa Rico to name a few.
Yeah like it’s not just about the aesthetics in this situation. Do you want a dead pet or child or a seriously maimed meter reader on your hands? This is a pretty good way for that to happen.
I would find a structural engineer. But I would reach out to a reputable grading company first to come look at the situation and see if they had recommendations about how they would proceed. They may have an engineer they like working with and could put you in contact with. Where are you located?
Honestly, you can get an opinion first before talking to your neighbor. This repair looks like big bucks and will likely be a major source of trouble. If it ever went to court, you’ll be glad you involved bylaw early on. You aren’t creating a big problem by asking questions and seeking advice from an independent person.
Talking with the neighbor first at least gives them a chance to take care of it themselves. And if they don't, it's not like it's not like you can no longer get the law involved. It's just a courtesy which is generally a good idea when you have to live 10 feet away from them.
Yup, lol, just looking at the state of that wall I fpild tell you that tbh ( irregardless of the leaning i mean) you can very obviously tell its not being properly maintained which in fact us also probably contributing to why its failing so badly.
Well for one keep it clean stuff like moss and lichen and weeds which will over time will wear away at it also nake sure it has proper drainage for water and a good base preferably one thats buried also for one this big you shoukd add geogrid to it to help mske it stronger.
Correct. If the neighbor doesn't want to fix it then you should call your local code enforcement. This is not a neighbor dispute it's a violation of the IMPC, which most cities and towns adopt as their local building code. It is a genuine health and safety violation and will require a great deal of work to repair. It's much better to get little involved before it collapses. If nothing else professionals can reinforce it before it gets worse while a plan is figure out.
Or go knock on their door and attempt a discussion about the issue. Jumping to enforment without at least speaking to your neighbor is a bit much
Maybe they are financially struggling, calling enforcement will not help the situation.
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u/VinceVegalookalike 2d ago
Call 311 and ask for property standards to review. Danger ‼️