Vancouver Building By-law

Part 11 of Division B: Float Homes and Marinas

» Section 11.1. General
» Section 11.2. Design and Construction and Other Requirements

 

Section 11.1. General

11.1.1. Scope and Definitions

1) The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.3.3. of Division A.

11.1.1.2. Defined Words

1) Words that appear in italics are defined in Article 1.4.1.2. of Division A.

Section 11.2. Design and Construction and Other Requirements

11.2.1. Existing Float Homes and Marinas

11.2.1.1. Requirements

1) Except as permitted by Article 11.2.1.2., where an existing marina is altered, it shall comply with Section 11.2.2. of this By-law.

2) Where an existing float home is altered, it shall be upgraded in accordance with Article 1.1.1.2. of Division A.

11.2.1.2. Exceptions

1) Except as required by Sentence (2), Sentences 11.2.2.2.(1), 11.2.2.3.(3), 11.2.2.6.(1), 11.2.2.6.(2), 11.2.2.7.(1), and 11.2.2.8.(1) shall not apply to an existing marina.

2) Where a building permit is issued for an alteration to a marina, and the total value of the alteration, as calculated in accordance with Article 1A.7.2.4. of Division C, exceeds 50% of the actual value of the marina as determined by the Assessment Authority of British Columbia at the time that the building permit is issued, the marina must comply with this Part.

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11.2.2. New Float Homes and Marinas

11.2.2.1. Construction Requirements

1) A marina walkway shall be protected against fire spread and collapse in accordance with NFPA 303, “Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards”.

2) A float home shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the British Columbia Float Home Standard.

3) In addition to this Part 11, the requirements of Parts 7, 9, and 10 shall apply to the design, construction, and alteration of a float home.

4) In addition to this Part 11, the requirements of Parts 3 to 9 shall apply to the design and construction of any structure or installation forming part of a marina.

11.2.2.2. Potable Water Supply for Marinas

1) Potable water shall be provided at a marina such that the water supply is located not more than 300 m from any water craft.

2) Each moorage space for a liveaboard vessel or float home shall be provided with a potable water connection.

3) Where potable water is supplied to a dockside, watering point, or watercraft connection, the potable water supply and each berth connection shall be protected with a backflow preventer.

4) A marina shall meet the requirements of Part 7 regarding potable water supply.

11.2.2.3. Sewer Discharge for Float Homes and Marinas

1) Each moorage space for a liveaboard vessel or float home shall be provided with a sanitary sewer connection.

2) Sewage shall be discharged into an acceptable sanitary sewer.

3) Every owner or operator of a marina with more than 10 moorage spaces shall provide an easily accessible pump-out connection for visiting vessels and non liveaboard vessels.

4) Pump-out facilities shall be discharged into the sanitary sewer, and shall be designed, operated, and maintained to prevent any discharge of sewage onto docks or into the adjacent water.

5) A sewer pipe shall be located beside or underneath the surface of any marina walkway and in a manner that it is at no time submerged below water.

6) A marina shall meet the requirements of Part 7 regarding sewage discharge.

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11.2.2.4. Lighting for Marinas

1) All areas throughout a marina shall be illuminated to a minimum average level of 50 lux at the level of all marina walkways.

11.2.2.5. Marina Walkways and Ramps Serving Float Homes and Marinas

1) A floating marina walkway which provides access to the upland area shall be at least 2 m wide.

2) A floating marina walkway which provides direct access to water craft shall be at least 750 mm wide.

3) An inclined marina walkway shall have a non skid surface and handrails on both sides conforming to Article 9.8.7.4.

4) Life rings, assist poles, and ladders from docks into the water shall be provided at intervals not exceeding 30 m along the length of all marina walkways.

11.2.2.6. Washroom Facilities for Marinas

1) Separate washroom facilities shall be

a) provided for each sex, and

b) located within a 300 m walking distance from any watercraft moored at the marina.

2) The washroom facilities in Sentence (1) shall consist of a minimum of one water closet and one hand basin for males and one water closet and one hand basin for females for each 100 moorage spaces or part thereof, except that

a) up to one half of the total number of water closets required for males may be substituted with urinals, and

b) a marina with less than 10 moorage spaces shall be provided with one universal washroom having one water closet and one wash basin.

11.2.2.7. Shower Facilities for Marinas

1) A marina providing moorage space to water craft which are not liveaboard vessels or float homes shall provide separate shower facilities for each sex in accordance with Sentence (2).

2) A minimum of one shower for males and one shower for females shall be provided for each 100 moorage spaces or part thereof.

11.2.2.8. Laundry Facilities for Marinas

1) Every owner or operator of a marina providing moorage space to water craft which are not liveaboard vessels or float homes shall provide a laundry room in accordance with Sentences (2) and (3).

2) Laundry facilities in a marina shall include at least a washing and drying machine.

3) Laundry facilities in a marina shall not be located in a washroom.

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