In 2023, the Federation successfully lobbied the state General Assembly to cover residential docks that are built along our coast back under the state’s building code. This move will help ensure that any docks or piers are built in a way that will make them more resilient to damage during extreme storms.

You can read more about the changes the state has made check out House Bill 600, the information regarding docks and piers begins on page 32. The full state building code is provided below.