Coastal Federation Publishes Guide for Docks and Piers Building Code
The North Carolina Coastal Federation has compiled a comprehensive guide to help local governments and coastal property owners understand new building codes for docks and piers.
The 2025 hurricane season is the first since the state reinstated standards for residential docks and piers. According to Coastal Advocate Kerri Allen, the addition of these standards could help reduce harmful marine debris, as most debris found post-storms is attributed to poorly constructed docks and piers.
The majority of debris found post-storms has been attributed to poorly constructed docks and piers.
The guide is the first of its kind in the state, and its release is timely given the current hurricane season.
Author's summary: Coastal Federation guides on docks and piers building codes.