15 intervals should work.
Each column is a block. The number represents how 'bright' it is. Mobs will not spawn on anything over 5.
Not sure if torches actually deter their movements. Easy enough to test though.
| Source (14) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Source 2 (14) |
Not sure if torches actually deter their movements. Easy enough to test though.

