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The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
Update 12/08/2009 - California Moves Forward on VGB Legislation
California's legislature has passed a highly anticipated bill to address the Pool and Spa Safety Act, and is moving forward on other legislation likely to impact the aquatics industry. (read more)
Click here to read Assembly Bill No. 1020
Update 1/20/2009 - New Solutions to Frequently Asked Questions.
The December 19, 2008 deadline for the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) has come and gone and a majority of all pool owners are now in violation of the federal law.
Some pool owners have taken hasty action, and while they feel they have complied with the VGBA, they may have put themselves in violation of State Department of Health (DOH) Codes, or may have a false sense of compliance.
Here is some up-to-date information and quick tips to help keep your facility from risk.
Haven't stated looking into compliance yet? Bad idea. A December 15, 2008 open memo from the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CSPC) to the public pool and spa community clearly states, "Although we acknowledge the challenges that many owners and operators are still trying to overcome, this 1-year old law is clear: all public pools and spas have until December 19, 2008 to have ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 compliant drain covers safely and securely installed and a 2nd anti-entrapment system installed where there is only a single main drain." So if you have not started the compliance process yet, it is a great time to get going. Do an assessment of your facility. This can be performed on your own, or with the help of KSI…but get going now!
KSI has assembled a complete professional team to assess your facility, execute the required work and provide a certificate of compliance for our customers. Please note that VGBA questions are arising almost on a daily basis, and while we don't profess to be the ultimate experts, we are working with leaders in the industry daily to provide answers and solutions as quickly and accurately as possible.
CLICK HERE to view Frequently Asked Questions
Special Update on Virginia Graeme Baker Act -
The Latest Info from 1/13/09 Webinar
Click here to view the update
Click on one of the links below to view the webinar
www.athleticbusiness.com/webinars
www.aquamagazine.com/webinar
www.fitnessmanagement.com/webinars
Click here to view the webcast dated 10/22/08
This is a very informative webcast that discusses the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. This webcast was brought to you by Aquatics International and was previously recorded on Wednesday October 22, 2008. A major contributor to the webcast was a representative from the Consumer Safety Products Commission. It discusses the federal law and what actions are needed to comply. It is about 60 minutes in length and well worth your time to understand your responsibilities regarding this new law. We will post more information as it becomes available.
Knorr Systems is readying our stock of approved grate assemblies in order to assist you with the new requirements. Please contact us at 800-676-7946 for further assistance.
Click below for additional information
Title XIV - Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
HR 1721 - House of Representatives Bill
FAQ
Staff Interpretation
Summary Analysis
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