All electrical installations, modifications, repairs or alterations of pools and spas shall conform to the provisions of the currently adopted national electrical code and local amendments.
A. Pool And Spa Lighting: Pools and spas shall be equipped with lighting that illuminates the entire bottom and volume, and may be an underwater or overhead type. Underwater lighting shall be a minimum of one-half (1/2) watt or equivalent lumens per square foot of water surface area. Overhead lights shall be a minimum of two (2) watts or equivalent lumens per square foot of water surface area and shall be protected from breakage of any glass parts. Optical fiber lighting used for pool and spa lighting shall be installed in accordance with their listing and labeling.
B. Area Lighting Of Public Pools And Spas: Area lighting shall be provided to illuminate the surface areas of the pool deck and spa deck. The lights shall be a minimum of six-tenths (6/10) watt or equivalent lumens per square foot of deck area.
C. Disconnecting Means: Time clocks are not permitted as a means of disconnect for motors unless listed or approved by the city of Elko.
D. Load Calculations: Electrical load calculations will be required for any pool, spa, or combination that utilizes more than one pump motor or if the size of the main electrical service is less than two hundred (200) amp. This is required to verify that the existing electrical system is adequate for the additional loads being added.
E. Conductor Feeder, Overcurrent Protection And Grounding: All pool panels shall have a minimum no. 10 AWG wire feeder and a thirty (30) ampere breaker with an insulated ground wire to the existing panel. (Ord. 696, 5-27-2008; amd. Ord. 721, 2-8-2011)