§ 11-11-47. Lighting.

(a)

An indoor swimming pool or an outdoor swimming pool used after dark shall be equipped with lighting fixtures to light all parts of the pool, the pool water, and the swimming pool area. A sufficient number of light fixtures shall be installed to supply a minimum of 10 foot candles for the pool surface area and 30 foot-candles for the pool deck area measured six inches above the pool deck and water surface. The lighting fixtures shall be designed and installed so that the lifeguard(s) and patrons can clearly see every part of the swimming pool, including decks, diving boards, and other appurtenances, without interference from glare. Lighting fixtures shall be installed in a manner which creates no hazard to patrons or employees. All lighting fixtures shall be prohibited directly above the water surface area or within three feet horizontally of the pool rim except as permitted by the VUSBC. All light fixtures shall be shielded.

(b)

Underwater pool lighting, when installed, shall provide at least one watt per square foot of water surface area, or the equivalent, and shall be equipped with GFCI(s) as required by the VUSBC.

(c)

When using LED lighting for outdoor pools, the minimum intensity shall be not less than 108 lux or 10 lumens per square foot, at the water surface (measured horizontally). For indoor pools maintained illumination shall be not less than 323 lux or 30 lumens per square foot, at the water surface (measured horizontally). Deck area lighting for both indoor and outdoor pools shall provide maintained illumination of not less than 108 lux or 10 lumens per square foot, at the walking surface of the deck (measured horizontally). Underwater lighting shall provide no less than 86 lux or 8 lumens per square foot, at the water surface area (measured horizontally). (Ord. No. 4649, 3/13/10, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 5010, 5/14/16, Sec. 1)