Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 315 - Public Bathing Place Facility Standards
Subchapter 7 - Construction and Operation
Section 310:315-7-18 - Lighting

(a) Artificial lighting. A complete system of artificial lighting shall be provided for all pools, rest rooms, toilet rooms, shower rooms, store rooms, and other areas of public bathing places.

(b) Arrangement. The arrangement and design of the lighting shall be such that attendants may clearly observe every part of the pool, spring boards, towers, floats, or other appurtenances. The lighting system of outdoor pools shall be designed with sources of illumination located so as to prevent insects attracted by the lights from falling into the water.

(c) Underwater lights. Where underwater lighting is used, it is recommended that the minimum illumination be eight (8) foot-candles at any point in the pool. Such lights shall be spaced to provide illumination so that all portions of the pool and pool bottom may be seen without glare.

(d) Area lighting. Area lighting shall provide a minimum of ten (10) foot-candles at all points on the deck.

(e) Interior rooms. All rooms shall be provided with sufficient light so that all sections may be observed and are easily visible for cleaning purposes. A minimum of ten (10) foot-candles shall be provided in all interior rooms.

(f) Emergency lighting. Emergency lighting shall be provided at all indoor bathing facilities, in accordance with the requirements of the current edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, unless assurance can be provided that the facility will always be locked and not used at night.