§ 22-25. Lighting, ventilation and electrical requirements.

(a)

Where underwater lighting is used, such lights shall be spaced to provide illumination so that all portions of the pool and pool bottom may be readily seen without glare.

(b)

All electrical wiring shall conform with the National Electrical Code approved by the National Fire Protection Association and shall be approved by the National Underwriters Laboratory and the state electrical inspector, with particular reference to article 680-20 (of the National Electrical Code.)

(c)

Each underwater light shall be individually grounded by means of a screwed or bolted connection to the metal junction boxes which the branch circuit to the individual light precedes. Such junction boxes shall not be located in the pool deck.

(d)

Service drop conductors and any other open overhead wiring shall not be installed above the swimming pool or surrounding area extending ten feet horizontally from the pool edge, or dividing structure, observation stands, towers or platforms.

(Code 1985, §§ 309.12, 309.13)