Lake of the Ozarks Dock Owner Safety Requirements

 The summer season is just about to kick off at the Lake of the Ozarks with the first big holiday weekend quickly approaching. The Lake of the Ozarks is a lot of fun in the summer but it's important that we always keep safety in mind. We can't stress enough how important it is to ensure that your dock's electrical system is up to code because it can be extremely dangerous. As a dock owner, there are requirements that you must meet. Read on to find out what is required for dock owners. 

Requirements   

For public safety, the local fire protection districts at the Lake of the Ozarks and Village of Four Seasons require electrical inspections and permits for all private boat docks equipped with electric power. This permit is in addition to the dock permit issued by Ameren Missouri. There is also a fee that must be paid to the local fire department.

There are a lot of electrical requirements for your dock. The Dock Electrical Installation Requirements and the Dock Wiring Check Sheet are the forms that outline the requirements for your dock. The Ameren Website is a great resource to get specifics on what is required of dock owners. However, these sheets are lengthy and you may not know all the language associated with these forms. That's okay! Contact the best electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks and we will handle everything for you. We are committed to ensuring your dock's electrical wiring is code compliant.

Safety Tips 

  • Moving water and freezing temperatures can cause wear on your electrical equipment. Just because the electric on your dock worked last season, does not mean that it will still be in working order this season. You should always have your dock inspected before using it again. 
  • You should also have the power supply to your dock inspected by a qualified electrician. Having electrical problems near your home that lead to your dock can be life-threatening. Even if your dock has been inspected and is up to code, you can still have issues with the lines feeding the dock from your home.
  • NEVER swim around a dock if the breaker is tripping. If the breaker trips there is typically a problem. Contact a qualified electrician immediately. You should not swim around the dock until an electrician has inspected and fixed the issue.
  • Never engage a breaker or reset a ground fault circuit interrupter if someone is swimming nearby.
  • If you feel any kind of shock or tingle near a dock, swim away immediately. If possible, go to shore and get out of the water there. Contact the best electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks and we will diagnose and fix the problem for you. 

Catalyst Electric Offers FREE Dock Inspections! 

Catalyst Electric offers FREE dock inspections at the Lake of the Ozarks! Our hope is that we don't find anything wrong with your dock but your dock can undergo damage over the winter months due to freezing and thawing several times. We find that 90% of docks we inspect have a minimum of 2-3 code violations. Play it safe and schedule your free dock inspection with Catalyst Electric! 

Catalyst Electric: Best electrician service at the Lake of the Ozarks  


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