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(2) New construction refers to all new construction of or additions and alterations to buildings, pools, pavement, other structures, landscape areas or lighting systems, including the change or resumption of land use. The most protective lighting standards apply to new construction visible from the beach. Existing artificial lighting refers to lighting fixtures, sources and systems operating prior to the effective date of this ordinance. Existing lights and light sources that are visible from the beach shall be replaced or modified to conform to standards given in Subsection G. B. Exterior and Interior Lighting Affixed to New Structures, New Construction and Improvements to Existing Structures visible from the Beach. (1) All lighting affixed to the exterior of new permanent structures, construction or additions shall be long wavelength, downward directed, full cutoff, fully shielded and mounted as close to the ground or finished floor surface as possible to achieve the required foot-candles. u As an exception to B.(1) above, non -egress lighting may be affixed to the landward exterior of permanent structures provided that the fixtures are fitted with a long wavelength source and are not directly, indirectly, or cumulative) Lighting at egress points shall be limited to the minimum number of fixtures and foot-candles necessary to meet federal, state, and local safety requirements. (4) Locations including but not limited to stairwells, elevators, parking garages, or courtyards shall not produce light that is directly, indirectly, or cumulatively visible from any portion of the beach. Light screens, shades or curtains shall be used to block visibility of interior lights from the beach. Light screens shall be used on open or enclosed staircases on the seaward or shore -perpendicular side of a building or for parking garages to limit visibility of lights from the nesting beach. (5) All glass windows, walls, railings and doors on the seaward and shore - perpendicular sides of any new construction shall use tinted glass with an inside to outside light transmittance value of 45 percent or less. (6) Emergency lights are not subject to the above standards if on a separate circuit and activated only during power outages or other situations in which emergency lighting is necessary for public safety. C. Outdoor Areas. (1) All lighting of outdoor areas shall be long wavelength, downward directed, full cutoff, fully shielded and mounted as close to the ground or finished floor surface as possible to achieve the required foot- candles. (2) Lighting of paths, walks and routes of building access shall use low level fixtures such as step, paver, path, recessed wall or bollard lights. Bollard lights are not to exceed 42 inches in height and other low level fixtures are to meet the height requirements of FWC's Wildlife Lighting Guidelines. Fixtures shall be downward directed and utilize long wavelength lamps and beachside shields. Page 10 of 16 485