Pennsylvania SB845 mandates safety inspections and signage for marinas and docks to prevent electric shock and electrocution.
Pennsylvania SB845 amends Title 30 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to require boat dock and marina operators to comply with safety standards to prevent electric shock, electrocution, or injuries to users. The bill mandates annual safety inspections by licensed electricians and requires the installation of permanent safety signage indicating electric shock hazards. It also specifies that any main overcurrent protective device installed or replaced on or after July 1, 2025, must have ground-fault protection not exceeding 100 milliamperes.
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