Electrical installation, modification, repair or alteration of pools, spas and water features shall conform to the provisions of the currently adopted national electrical code, with emphasis placed on articles 110, 250, 300 and 680. Additionally, the following requirements shall be complied with:
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 lights 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.
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 (0.6) watt or equivalent lumens per square foot of deck area.
C. Subpanel Location: Electrical equipment shall be mounted on a permanent, secure wall, fence or other approved structure. Electrical equipment shall be located on the property upon which the pool, spa or water feature is located. (Ord. 188, 7-8-1997)