jar546
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Does your state have any requirements for public pools to remain lit during times of operation, when open?
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Lighting for Public Pools
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steveray
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Hartford had a kid die in a pool that "broke in" so they were trying to do something....
https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-news-hartford-keney-park-drowning-vigil-20180709-story.html
https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-news-hartford-keney-park-drowning-vigil-20180709-story.html
mark handler
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2019 CBC 3115B.1 General
Pools shall have underwater and deck lighting such that lifeguards or other persons may observe, without interference from direct and reflected glare from the lighting sources, every part of the underwater area and pool surface, all diving boards or other pool appurtenances. If underwater or deck surface lighting is not operational, the operator of the pool shall secure the pool area and not permit any use of the pool after dark and shall post the same sign as required in Section 3120B.9.
Pools shall have underwater and deck lighting such that lifeguards or other persons may observe, without interference from direct and reflected glare from the lighting sources, every part of the underwater area and pool surface, all diving boards or other pool appurtenances. If underwater or deck surface lighting is not operational, the operator of the pool shall secure the pool area and not permit any use of the pool after dark and shall post the same sign as required in Section 3120B.9.