§ 9-193. Compartmentation and flotation devices.

Watertight pontoons, floats, hulls or other devices used to keep the floating home afloat shall be fitted with transverse or longitudinal watertight bulkheads which provide compartmentation sufficient to keep the fully loaded floating home afloat with positive stability with any one (1) compartment flooded. This requirement may be waived by the building official upon certification by a competent architect or engineer familiar with such devices that design, materials and construction of the hull or other flotation device is such that the possibility of rupture is extremely remote.

(1)

Construction (general). Flotation devices shall be structurally sound and securely fastened to the floating home superstructure. Flotation devices shall be constructed so that access to each compartment is readily available from the first floor level of the completed floating home. The external surfaces of all flotation devices shall be watertight and thoroughly protected from corrosion from salt water, solvents and weather.

(2)

Bilge pump. Where permanent-type flotation such as styrofoam or plastic foam is not provided, an adequate portable bilge pump shall be maintained in proper working order.

(3)

Holding tank. Flotation and decking shall provide access to and protection for the holding tank and sewage pump.

(4)

Material. All material, such as decking, siding and subflooring, which is subjected to moisture or water splash shall be of a type not adversely affected by moisture or shall be treated.

(5)

Framing. Floors, walls, roofs, partitions and all structural framing members shall be designed and constructed by use of diaphragm walls in such manner that the superstructure will act as a unit independent of the flotation or hull structure and will not be adversely affected by point reactions under such flotation or hull.

(Code 1953, § 48-33; Ord. No. C-74-72, § 1, 7-2-74)