Turtle-Safe / FWC Compliance
Beautiful at night. Compliant by law. Both, by design.
Waterfront properties in Lee and Charlotte County fall under sea-turtle lighting ordinances, and inspectors enforce them. Arc designs lighting that satisfies FWC criteria without surrendering an ounce of beauty, using Garden Light LED raw-brass fixtures with certified long-wavelength amber LEDs engineered for exactly this coastline.
Is my property compliant?
Run the 60-second checklist.
Five quick questions. Then book a live demo and we’ll confirm the specifics for your property.
- 1.Are any fixtures visible from the beach or directly illuminating the sand?
- 2.Do any exterior lights use white or blue-white (short-wavelength) bulbs?
- 3.Are pool-cage, lanai, or upper-story lights left on and visible seaward after dark during sea-turtle season (May 1 – Oct 31)?
- 4.Are fixtures mounted high and aimed outward rather than low and shielded?
- 5.Is any fixture un-shielded so the bulb is directly visible from outside the property?
Common questions
Turtle-safe lighting, explained.
Waterfront and beach-adjacent properties in Lee and Charlotte County generally fall under sea-turtle lighting ordinances, and they are actively enforced during nesting season (May 1 – October 31). Arc confirms how the rules apply to your specific parcel.
