Virginia Graeme Baker Act
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (P&SS Act) was enacted by Congress and signed by President Bush on December 19, 2007. 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.
Under the law, all public pools and spas must have ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 compliant drain covers installed and a second anti-entrapment system installed, when there is a single main drain other than an unblockable drain.
As pool and spa professionals, we are currently working with our friends at the APSP and Pool Safely to help educate our customers on the importance of this Act.
If at any time you have any questions or would like to schedule a VGB pool or spa inspection, please contact us at 603.431.3808.