Division B
Acceptable Solutions
Part 12 — Float Homes and Marinas
Section 12.2. 
Design and Construction
12.2.1. Existing Float Homes and Marinas
12.2.1.1. Specific Upgrade Requirements
12.2.2. New Float Homes and Marinas
12.2.2.1. 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, the requirements of Parts 3 to 9 shall apply to the design
and construction of any structure or installation forming part of a marina.
4) Except as required by Sentence (5), a marina shall have an occupancy classification of Group F Division 3.
5) Despite the provisions of Sentence (4), a marina equipped with a fueling station shall have an occupancy classification of Group F Division 2.
12.2.2.2. Potable Water Supply for Marinas
1) The potable water connection at a marina shall be 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 water craft connection, the potable water supply and each berth connection shall be protected with a backflow preventer.
4) A marina shall meet the requirements of Book II Plumbing Systems, regarding potable water supply.
12.2.2.3. 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 shall not be submerged below water.
6) A marina shall meet the requirements of Book II Plumbing Systems, regarding sewage
discharge.
12.2.2.4. 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.
12.2.2.5. Marina Walkways and Ramps Serving Float Homes and Marinas
1) A floating marina walkway which provides access to the shore shall be at least 2 m wide.
2) A floating marina walkway which provides 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.
12.2.2.6. 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.
12.2.2.7. 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.
12.2.2.8. 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 a washing and drying machine.
3) Laundry facilities in a marina shall not be located in a washroom.