There will be an open discussion regarding new Shoreline Management Guidelines that will go into effect this year. Come prepared with questions, concerns, and suggestions. One of the emerging problems is the ambiguous issue related to sprinkler system requirements. No one argues the increased safety, but the increased cost that these systems add, as well as the conflicting regulations, permitting requirements, and zoning restrictions, has recently killed the plans for several needed facilities. The determining factor is at the pleasure of the local Fire Marshall.
Requirements vary by county and city.
If required, sprinkler system code, NFPA 13, must be followed for building sizes in excess of 5,000 sq. Different solutions have been found around the country. By leaving the roof peak open, drystack units have been allowed without sprinkler systems. Other areas require that no other activities take place in the storage area and no one but the lift operator is allowed in the building. The Marine Trades Services' director is attending the IMI Dry Stack Marina Conference February 9th and 10th where many of these issues will be addressed.