Concrete-Block-WallCity of Cypress
Community Development: Building Division
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 229-6730
CONCRETE BLOCK
GARDEN WALL
ALTERNATE FOOTING B
ALTERNATE FOOTING C
NOTE: This wall is not designed
to be used for a retaining wall
MASONRY FENCE DETAIL & ALTERNATE FOOTING A
GENERAL NOTES
1. Concrete blocks shall be Grade N units.
2. Use f'c = 2000 psi for concrete footing
3. Reinforcing steel shall be A615 Grade 40 or 60.
4. Fill all cells containing steel with grout, including bond beam.
5. The wall shall be plumb and all block courses shall be level.
6. Reinforcing steel splices shall be a minimum of 20".
7. The first course may be set in fresh concrete for footing.
8. No wall or fence shall be allowed within 36" of a fire hydrant and no wall,
fence, or foundation shall be allowed within 12" of a water meter.
9. Planning regulates the height, location, and design of the wall based on
the zone, location on the property, and community design standards.
Planning must approve the plans prior to any permit being issued.
REINFORCING STEEL TABLE
FOOTING A
See Wall Detailfor reinforcementsize and spacing
Continuousconcrete cap
Horizontal Bars#4 at 32" o.c.
Alternate bendinto footing
Vertical ReinforcingSteel see schedulefor size and spacing.Place steel in centerof wall.
6" Block
See Wall Detailfor reinforcementsize and spacing15" Min.lap length2'-0" reinforcingWall Height 6'-0" Maximum15" Min.Width of Footing
Width of Footing Depth of Footing3" Clr.
3" Clr.
3" Clr.
3 #4's
3 #4's 12"12"12"
2 #4's
2 #4's
FOOTING B
Height
of Wall
Width of
Footing
3'-4'22"
5'28"
6'34"
FOOTING C
Height of Wall Depth ofFooting
3'-4'24"
5'28"
6'32"
Height
of Wall
Vertical
Steel
5'-0" or less #4 @ 32" o.c.
6'-0" or less #4 @ 24" o.c.
Height of Wall Width ofFooting
3'-4'18"
5'22"
6'26"