Name:	MrHodja -	Reply
Subject:	Metal Cover Over Boat. Slip
Date:	5/18/2025 6:19:21 PM

We have a boat slip that is under one of those metal carport covers. Right now ithe cover is just bolted to the deck. Do I need to sink a ground rod and connect it to that cover, or is it better to leave it as-is and not give the lightning a convenient path to ground?

Name:	Lifer -	Reply
Subject:	Metal Cover Over Boat. Slip
Date:	5/18/2025 7:25:31 PM

There are still a couple, but used to be 4 in our slough.  None of them have ever been grounded and none have had an issue with lightening.

Name:	MrHodja -	Reply
Subject:	Metal Cover Over Boat. Slip
Date:	5/18/2025 11:44:10 PM

Thanks for the info.  Stands to reason that if it doesn't provide a path to ground (nothing but wood between it and ground) that the lightning would navigate toward a more hospitable path.  

Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	Metal Cover Over Boat. Slip
Date:	5/19/2025 6:38:53 AM

Check with the county building department to verify it is not a requirement.