§ 34-585. Lighting.

(a)

Lighting required. Artificial lighting shall be provided for all pools. Lighting shall be adequate to illuminate the entire swimming pool and enclosure without glare. Electrical wiring, fixtures, and installation shall conform to all applicable state, county and local building code requirements. Ground-fault interrupters must be provided. Light fixtures located within the pool area shall be protected by a shatter-resistant lens. Underwater lights with a colored lens or bulb are prohibited. Supplemental lighting, such as fiber optics, shall not be considered as the primary source for pool lighting.

(b)

Lighting requirements. Lighting in dressing rooms, sanitary facilities, and equipment rooms shall comply with the local code requirements. Pool and deck areas shall be lighted in accordance with the following minimum requirements:

(1)

Underwater Lighting. A minimum of one watt underwater lighting per square foot of pool surface area shall be provided. Underwater light fixtures shall be installed so as to effectively illuminate the entire pool. Underwater lighting is required for all pools with depths greater than three feet.

(2)

Deck and pool lighting. A minimum of ten foot candles shall be maintained in service on all deck areas. An average of 20 foot candles shall be maintained in service on all deck and pool areas where underwater lighting is not utilized. A minimum of five foot candles shall be maintained in service on all deck and pool surface areas whenever the pool is closed or not open.

(Ord. No. 09-0120, 1-7-09)