1. A. Persons seeking to construct a boat dock shall submit to the division: two complete sets of project plans for the boat dock, including the anchoring system, and any catwalks or bridges that will attach to the boat dock; the surety bond required by 18.17.3.11 NMAC; and the permit or approval from other entities with authority over the lake or body of water.

   (1) When a boat dock will use existing facilities as part of the new proposed boat dock, the project plans shall include a complete description of the existing facilities, and those facilities shall comply with the specifications set forth in 18.17.3 NMAC.

   (2) The plans must be signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer, and contain a statement that the proposed boat dock complies with the specifications set forth in 18.17.3 NMAC.

   (3) Each plan set also shall include a copy of the manufacturer’s certified plans for any components that will be a part of a boat dock, such as floats, decking, railing or awning systems.

   (4) Both engineered plans and manufacturer’s certified plans shall be based upon the actual conditions at the site of the proposed boat dock.

2. B. Persons seeking approval for a boat dock are required to obtain a permit or written approval for the proposed boat dock from other entities with authority over the lake or body of water on which the proposed boat dock will be constructed or the land to which any part of the boat dock will be affixed.

   (1) Persons seeking approval for a boat dock are responsible for determining what, if any, such permits or approvals are required, and for obtaining the permits or approvals.

   (2) The division shall condition approval of the project plans for the boat dock upon receipt of proof that the person has received such other permits or approvals required to construct the boat dock.

3. C. During construction of a boat dock, a complete set of all permits and approvals required for construction of the boat dock shall be posted in a readily visible location at or adjacent to the construction site, and one complete set of the approved plans shall be kept available at the construction site.
4. D. Construction of a boat dock shall be completed within six months of the date that the permitting entity approves the permit.
5. E. After a boat dock is completed, an RPE shall submit to the division a signed and sealed certification that it was built in accordance with the requirements set forth in 18.17.3 NMAC; the plans submitted to and approved by the division and any entity issuing a permit or approval for construction of the boat dock; and, with any special conditions or requirements imposed by the this division or any entity issuing a permit or approval for the construction of a boat dock.
6. F. The number shown on an approved permit shall be permanently affixed to the end of boat dock facing the lake using reflective numbers and letters three inches in height, and of a color contrasting with the background. Example: UT-00-001.

[18.17.3.9 NMAC - N, 7/1/2002; A, 1/1/2008]