Ss_20_60 Retaining wall systems
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Status
This code is part of the latest version of Uniclass. Systems v1.39, July 2025
Contains
Ss_20_60_30 Embedded retaining wall systems
Contains 10 current codes
Contains 2 codes that are not in use
Ss_20_60_35 Gravity retaining wall systems
Contains 12 current codes
Contains 3 current codes
Other items in this category
Contains 5 current codes
Ss_20_10 Structural frame systems
Contains 5 current codes
Contains 1 current code
Contains 1 current code
Ss_20_40 Structural sheet and cable systems
Contains 1 current code
Contains 1 code that is not in use
Ss_20_50 Bridge structure systems
Contains 8 current codes
Ss_20_70 Structural protection systems
Contains 4 current codes
Ss_20_80 Structure accessory systems
Contains 2 current codes
Ss_20_95 Temporary structural systems Not in use
Where to use Ss_20_60
COBie
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Ss_20_60 : Retaining wall systems
NRM3
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01.01.05 Basement retaining walls
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01.01.05.19 Basement retaining walls
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02.05.01.01.01 External enclosing walls
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02.05.01.01.02 Underside of returns in external walls
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02.05.01.01.04 Gable walls
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02.05.01.01.18 Concrete walls
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02.05.01.01.19 Masonry walls
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02.05.01.01.24 Insulating render systems
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02.05.02.01.01 External wall not in contact with ground
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02.05.02.01.02 External enclosing walls
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02.05.02.01.03 Underside of returns in external walls
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02.05.02.01.05 Gable walls
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02.05.02.01.06 Chimneys
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02.05.02.01.15 Concrete walls
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02.05.02.01.16 Masonry walls
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02.05.02.01.21 Insulating render systems
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02.05.02.06.22.04 04
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08.04.03 Retaining walls
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08.04.03.01 Retaining walls
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08.04.03.01.01 Concrete retaining walls inc reinforcement and formwork
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08.04.03.01.02 Fixings cast into concrete to retain facing masonry
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08.04.03.01.03 Masonry facing wall to concrete retaining wall
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08.04.03.01.04 Masonry retaining wall inc reinforcement and joints
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08.04.03.01.05 Crib walls inc timber and precast concrete headers/stretchers
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08.04.03.01.06 Gabions including steel mesh
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08.04.03.01.07 Reinforced earth including membrames and facings
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08.04.03.01.08 Other types of retainng structures
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08.04.03.01.09 Piles associated with external retaining walls
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08.04.03.01.10 Trench and pit excavations inc earthwork support
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08.04.03.01.11 Excavating below groundwater level
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08.04.03.01.12 Disposal of excavated material inc any landfill costs
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08.04.03.01.13 Disposal of surface water and groundwater
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08.04.03.01.14 Consolidating and compacting for foundations
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08.04.03.01.15 Blinding
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08.04.03.01.16 Weep holes
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08.04.03.01.17 Land drainage forming integral part of retaining wall
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08.04.03.01.18 Copings and the like
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