City of Vancouver Fire Department Boat House

Vancouver, Washington

Project included structural evaluation and strengthening of an existing boathouse. The intent of the structural evaluation was to determine if the existing boathouse meets the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) provisions with the City of Vancouver Amendments for a Risk Category IV Building. The boathouse is intended to house the City of Vancouver Fire Department’s new Fire and Rescue Boat. The Boathouse is considered an essential facility and a Risk Category IV building since it will house fire and rescue equipment. Evaluation was limited to structural members above the waterline and the structure flotation system in accordance with the current code. The strengthening included Roof Framing Z-purlins, End Wall Framing and a Floatation System.