Repairing of Dock Cribbing

[dmjr]

Hello,
I was wondering if you need a permit to repair the cribbing on a wooden dock?
Thank You

[Onshore]

You will need a permit to repair anything below the water.

[lakeboy142]

Hello,
I was wondering if you need a permit to repair the cribbing on a wooden dock?
Thank You


Yes, about five years ago I replaced/installed posts around my dock and I had to go through the permit process. If you start early, keep notes and copies of everything you do things will work out. If you get a company to come in and replace the cribbing the company may do the permit process
for you. They know all the ins and outs in the permit process too.

Lakeboy142

[RLW]

You will need a permit to repair anything below the water.
I was told that I needed a permit for construction, replacement and/or repair of anything above and/or below water as long as it is on water or attached to land and above or below water.:)

[jimbob1603]

Welcome to the People's Republic of New Hampshire!
Might as well call it Lake Massachusetts!

Permits are absolutely required to construct, repair, or demolish a pier, dock, or float. After submitting your permit application to the local Conservation Commission, they forward it to the State environmental folks with their recommendation. If approved by the state, you then apply for a local building permit. If approved by the local building inspector, you are issued a permit.

Or, you can do what many waterfront folks do (provided you are on good terms with your neighbors): just discreetly do the work ..... be quick, clean, considerate, and quiet about it. But, don't expect this method to work for something obvious; like re-roofing your boat-house.

[Steveo]

I did my dock several years ago. I did not have to get a permit if I was simple replacing/repairing the decking or substructure not touching the water. The work had to cost under the minmum cost for any permit. At the time you didn't need a permit for work costing less than $1000. That was in Alton but several years ago.

[Province Girl]

You do not need a permit from the Wetlands Bureau for the work conducted above the water as long as there is no change in the dimensions. You might need a building permit from your town though.