City Code Section
- A. The Harbor Master, in coordination with the Director of Portland Permitting & Development, will cause to be inspected, not less than every five years, all docks, sheds, warehouses, or other structures within the harbor limits that extend out over water or unfilled land. After the inspection, a safe loading limit, in pounds, must be posted at the entrance to the building, and no loading may be over this limit at any time.
- B. Whenever the Director of Portland Permitting & Development or the Harbor Master, as officers of the City, find that any such structure is becoming dangerous due to decay, rot, faulty design, or any other condition, they may limit the load, and the load limit must be posted at the entrance to the structure; and if found unsafe, they may order the structure closed until repaired or removed. The Harbor Master or their assistants will enforce these orders when so notified by the Director of Portland Permitting & Development.
- C. They do not assume the responsibility for the safe manner and use of any structure, or damages from any loading, except where the structures are owned in whole or in part by the City.