Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

The Lake of the Ozarks is an incredibly popular place to spend your summer, whether you're here on vacation or as a part-time or full-time resident. During the summer months, people travel to the Lake from around the Midwest to take advantage of much-needed time on the water.  As we cruise through this summer, your trusted Realtors at the Lake of the Ozarks wanted to take a second to remind you to do your part to keep the Lake a happy and safe summer destination.  Dock safety is an integral part of keeping the Lake safe. If you own a waterfront home on the Lake of the Ozarks , we strongly recommend you get your dock inspected for electrical safety once every year.  The increased interest in dock electrical safety at the Lake of the Ozarks skyrocketed in 2012 after two children from Ashland, MO died of electric shock while swimming in the Lake, and an unrelated young woman fell victim to the same fate a few days later.  Before these tragedies brought attent...

If you own a lakefront home with a dock, we strongly urge you to have regular inspections to ensure that your dock has proper electrical wiring and is safe for those that will be on and around your dock in the months to come.  If you are purchasing a Lake of the Ozarks home , the local fire protection districts at Lake of the Ozarks require electrical inspections and permits for all private boat docks equipped with electric power. The permit will be through Ameren Missouri, however, the inspection is a separate service that requires an additional fee paid to your local fire department.    Although inspections are not required after your initial inspection approval, it is each individual dock owner's responsibility to make sure their dock is electrically safe. Here are some helpful links from Ameren Missouri that give more detail on the requirements and safety of your dock. Dock Electrical Installation Requirements Dock Wiring Check Sheet Dock Electrical Permit A...