Bill > SB845

This bill amends Title 30 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance electrical safety at marinas and boat docks by establishing new requirements to prevent electric shock and potential injuries. Starting July 1, 2025, marina operators must ensure that main overcurrent protective devices have ground-fault protection not exceeding 100 milliamperes, with flexibility in choosing specific devices like circuit interrupters. The bill mandates annual safety inspections by licensed electricians between January 1 and December 31, 2025, and each subsequent year, which will review all electric supply sources to ensure compliance with electrical wiring standards. Operators must also install permanent safety signage legible from 80 feet away, warning of electric shock hazards and prohibiting swimming within 100 yards of the boat dock. The bill provides detailed definitions for terms like "boat dock," "marina," and "vessel," and applies to commercial marina and boat dock facilities, explicitly excluding privately owned structures used for non-commercial purposes. The legislation aims to protect marina and boat dock users by establishing clear safety protocols and raising awareness about potential electrical risks in water environments. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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