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'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.
Coastal Advocate Kerri Allen explained the importance of this guide, which is the first of its kind in the state.
- The guide aims to help local governments and coastal property owners understand new building codes.
- The new standards could help reduce harmful marine debris.
Author's summary: Coastal Federation releases guide for docks and piers building code.