
Owning a dock means that you have people who will enjoy it. You must ensure that you have adequate lighting in order to prevent any accidents. You should have lighting for all boats pulling up to your dock. Bright lighting is essential because it’s easy to lose control and cause a boat to crash into a dock you didn’t know existed.
Dock Lighting Requirements
Although laws regarding dock lights can vary from one state or another, most laws stipulate that residential docks must be lit from sunset through sunrise. To assist passing boats and incoming boats, these lights must be visible from the water and should be at least a reasonable distance from shore to avoid confusion with the water’s edge. It is common to have overhead wiring, so dock owners must be careful about how they supply electricity to their dock lights.