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Commercial Boat Launch Ramp
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Frank
Registered User
What kind of ramp? Stone, shell, concrete jacked out into the water? Lake river tidal? No pier beside it?
AegisFPE
Silver Member
Absolutely - if there's a boat launch, it must be navigable; and if it's navigable, US Army Corps of Engineers requires a permit.
fatboy
Administrator
Interesting question. My initial reaction was no, it is not a structure, and unless you typically permit "flatwork", driveways, parking pads, etc, then why would you on this. But then, having been around ramps most of my life, I understand they are a public access item.
At the end of the day, is this consistent with your overall permitting policy? To what standard would you review and inspect this? In the IBC, the ramp requirements would make that a really long boat ramp.
I would let this one go myself, but will be anxious to see other replies.
And I am speaking to a local AHJ permit only.
At the end of the day, is this consistent with your overall permitting policy? To what standard would you review and inspect this? In the IBC, the ramp requirements would make that a really long boat ramp.
I would let this one go myself, but will be anxious to see other replies.
And I am speaking to a local AHJ permit only.
pyrguy
Moderator
Not a building department concern. May have Corps of Engineers requirements but not in the building codes.
mark handler
SAWHORSE
In answer to a PM message, Yes. Boat Launch Ramps are exempt from the ADASAD