Repairing of Dock Cribbing

dmjr · 08-14-2005, 10:00 PM

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

Onshore · 08-15-2005, 07:12 AM

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

lakeboy142 · 03-31-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dmjr

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 · 03-31-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shore things

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 · 03-31-2006, 02:40 PM

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 · 03-31-2006, 03:02 PM

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 · 04-10-2006, 02:32 PM

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.

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dmjr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 274 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Repairing of Dock Cribbing Hello, I was wondering if you need a permit to repair the cribbing on a wooden dock? Thank You

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Onshore Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 502 Thanks: 12 Thanked 423 Times in 145 Posts	Yes... You will need a permit to repair anything below the water.

03-31-2006, 02:40 PM	#5
jimbob1603 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Permits for Everyone! 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. Last edited by jimbob1603; 03-31-2006 at 03:33 PM.

04-10-2006, 02:32 PM	#7
Province Girl Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dock Repair 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.

03-31-2006, 03:02 PM	#6
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 524 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	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.