In addition, every suction drain on a pool must have. Vgb swimming pool and spa safety act compliant drain covers. Effective 1 year after december 19, 2007, each swimming pool or spa drain. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act dhhr. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act, p. How to determine if your pool drain cover is vgb compliant.
Consumer product safety commission cpsc letter may 6, 2008 pdf, 566kb. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act vgb act was signed into federal law on december 19, 2007, with the support of the. For residential pools, cpsc staff still recommends replacing old drain covers with new compliant covers, even though it is not required under the law. As of december 19, 2008, all operating public pools and spas must have drain covers that meet the ansiasme a112. Virginia graeme baker federal pool and spa safety act. This can occur if hair is pulled into a drain that is not compliant with the act, or if the drain cover is too small. The federal virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act promotes the safe use of pools, spas and. All public pools and spas, both new and existing, shall be equipped with drain covers compliant with asmeansi a112. Compliance checks and recalls that are associated with products are responsibilities of the cpsc. After september 10, 2009, by division of hayward industries, inc. Subject to the availability of appropriations authorized by subsection e, the commission shall establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible states. C, rules governing public swimming pools require that pumping systems that have a single main drain, other than an unblockable drain, must have a secondary method of preventing bather entrapment pdf, 40 kb.
The consumer product safety commission has finalized three aspects of vgb that were still up in the air. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act vgb act was signed into federal law on december 19, 2007, and enforcement begin on december 19, 2008. As of december 19, 2008, all operating public pools and spas must have drain covers that meet the. Make sure you check with your local board of health for specific requirements regarding compliance. This law was inspired by the 2002 accidental drowning death of 7year old virginia graeme baker who died as a result of becoming stuck to faulty drain cover.
Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act pool safely. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act compliance. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act public law. Bush on december 19, 2007 and goes into effect on december 19, 2008. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act compliance guide. Paul street, suite 1, baltimore, maryland 212021608. Cb20 may 09 certification for the replacement of main drain covers in poolspa guidance in ensuring compliance with the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act vgbpssa. The question of how the virginia graeme baker act will affect residential pools has finally been answered. Identify the components of the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act vgb act identify the use of multiple safety steps. The consumer product safety commission incorporates sections of. This title may be cited as the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act.
Ab 1020 ab 1020 chaptered federal law vgb pool and. The vgb pool safety act required all covers to meet the latest asmeansi a112. Maryland department of health and mental hygiene dhmh division of community services. Cdph title 24 info bulletin 1601 pdf local environmental health departments. Cb20 certification for replacement of main drain covers.
The act is intended to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by motivating states to pass laws that incorporate layers of protection in order to help prevent drowning, drain entrapment and hair entanglements. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act vgba is a united states law named after graeme baker, who died in an accident in june 2002, when the. All of our swimming pool drain covers meet the guidelines to prevent suction entrapment set forth in the title xiv pool and spa safety act also known as the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act. After september 10, 2009, by a division of hayward industries, inc. The federal mandates in the act pertain to two issues. Since november 12, 2008, newly made drain covers should have the vgb 2008. Consumer product safety commission cpsc is the federal agency responsible for enforcing the vgb act. On december 17, 2007, the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act vgb act was signed into law. In accordance with the vgb act, drain covers must meet the asmeansi as112. Title xivpool and spa safety virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act requirements.
Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act pool and hot tub. The new law requires that all public pools be retrofitted with approved drain covers manufactured after december 19, 2008. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa act vgba, or act requires that drain covers must comply with entrapment protection requirements specified by the joint american society of mechanical engineers asme and american national standards institute ansi asmeansi a112. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act nh des. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act information. This can occur if hair is pulled into a drain that is not compliant with the act, or if the drain cover is too small for the pump. Virginia graeme baker compliance vgb act mike the poolman. Vgb compliant drain covers, suction entrapment detection and vacuum release equipment for design, specification and use in swimming pools. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act wikipedia. Federal swimming pool and spa drain cover standard on december 19, 2007, the president signed into law the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act, named after the daughter of nancy baker and the granddaughter of. For example, circulation system, hydrojet, or water feature pump. Sofas to be designated in their installation manual as blockable or. Executive summary the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act, p. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act public pool.
Vgb pool safety act compliant antientrapment drains and. What does the vgb act virginia graeme baker pool and spa. According to the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act a public pool or spa means a swimming pool or spa that is. The consumer product safety commission has voted unanimously july 2011 to approve ansiapsp16 2011 as the successor standard to the ansiasme a112. The federal act requires all pool drain covers manufactured or sold in the united states. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act public law 110. Noncompliant pools and spas were required to close as of july 1, 2010 until necessary retrofits were made. Cpsc is the lead when it comes to implementation and enforcement responsibility. Pools and spas with single main drains that are unblockable are. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act as amended title xivpool and spa safety sec. What do the mandatory provisions of the federal pool and spa safety act cover. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act focuses on the following objectives, while the online format allows students to learn at their own pace.
Designed to prevent the tragic and hidden hazard of drain entrapments and eviscerations in pools and spas, the law became effective on december 19, 2008. The 2007 legislation requires several antientrapment safety measures in swimming pools and spas, including compliant drain covers and, in some cases, secondary antientrapment systems. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act requirements for. Public pools and spas that are not in compliance as of december 19, 2008, may not open for use until compliant. The vgb acts purpose is to prevent drain entrapment and child drowning in swimming pools and spas. The california building standards code, section 18942. The federal virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act promotes the safe use of pools, spas and hot tubs by imposing mandatory federal requirements for suction entrapment avoidance.
The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act of 2007 not virginia graham baker promotes the safe use of pools, spas and hot tubs by imposing mandatory federal requirements for suction entrapment avoidance and by establishing a voluntary grant program for states with laws that meet certain minimum requirements as outlined in the act. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa act briefing and. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act vgba became effective. Remember the 2008 vgb pool and spa safety act made it mandatory for all drain covers and single main drain public pools to be equipped and retrofitted with proper entrapment prevention systems. Will cpsc be actively looking to penalize pool operators who dont comply. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa act briefing and ballot. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act deals with suction entrapment, which is by definition an accident that traps a swimmer underneath the water. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act act promotes the safe use of pools, spas, and hot tubs by imposing the following mandatory federal requirements forsuction entrapment avoidance. Explain the interim measures in place that will protect the public health and safety.
The consumer product safety commission cpsc has been charged with administering and enforcing the law. Aqua with questions concerning your current covers. This side by side comparison of the ab 1020, chapter 267, statutes of 2009 and the federal virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act is for informational purposes only. Virginia graeme baker vgb pool spa safety act compliant. Both the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act and the amended n. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act is named for the granddaughter of former secretary of state james a. Vgb final interpretative rule on unblockable drain. Mandatory federal requirements for entrapment avoidance.
The virginia graeme baker pool and spa act vgba, or act requires that drain. The act specifies that on or after december 19, 2008, swimming pool and spa drain covers available for purchase in the united states must meet. The vgb act contains three federally enforced mandates. Cb20 may 09 certification for the replacement of main drain covers in pool spa guidance in ensuring compliance with the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act vgbpssa. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act was enacted by congress and signed by president bush on december 19, 2007. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act june 18, 2008 staff interpretation of section 1404.
Federal register virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety. If your pool pumping system draws from a single drain that has. This title may be cited as the virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act sec. The manufacture, import, and sale of suction outlet fittings drain fittings and covers and 2.
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