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 marks the first since the state's building code reinstated standards for residential docks and piers.
The addition of these standards could help reduce harmful marine debris, since the majority of debris found post-storms has been attributed to poorly constructed docks and piers - Kerri Allen, Coastal Advocate.
The guide is the first of its kind in the state and aims to provide clarity on the new building codes.
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Author's summary: Coastal Federation helps with new dock building codes.