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Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act)
Is your swimming pool facility compliant to Federally Mandated Ruling entitled the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act?
FACTS:
* The VGB Act was signed into Federal Law December 19, 2007
* Public pools and spas that are NOT in compliance by December 19, 2008, may NOT open for public use until compliant
* Fines can be in the MILLIONS !!!!
The VGB Act contains three federally enforced mandates:
1. All drain covers (public and residential) manufactured, imported, distributed, or offered into commerce must comply with the new ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 2007 standard.
2. All public pools and spas (new and existing) must be retrofitted with covers that meet the new ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 2007 standard, or qualified Field Fabricated Outlets may be certified by a Registered Design Professional, as stipulated in the ASME standard.
3. All public pools and spas that have a single drain other than an unblockable drain must employ one or more additional outlets.
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