In the past, governing agencies have been reluctant to give authority to municipalities unless they were aware of the regulations that would be enforced because there were no recognized standards. This standard was developed to satisfy this requirement. With the publication of this float home standard the municipalities can enter into an agreement with the governing agency which will allow them to enforce the float home standard. Float home occupants should thus be provided a reasonable level of safety. This standard applies to the design and construction of float homes.
Building means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
Building official means the person designated by the authority having jurisdiction responsible for the enforcement of the B.C. Building Code. Buoyancy means the ability of the flotation system to support the displacement of the float home. Damaged stability means the ability of the floatation system to support the dwelling unit and itself, when its watertight integrity has been breached. Dead loads means the static, constant loads comprising the effects of the structure of the dwelling itself and furnishings, etc. Draft means the vertical distance from the waterline to the bottom of the floatation device.