The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and
Spa
Safety Act of 2007
Time is running out, if you own or manage a public pool. According to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007, if you are not in compliance by December 19, 2008 your pool could be shut down. Don't wait until it's too late!
Fritzy's commercial pool service will replace your pools main drain and upgrade your pool to meet the Safety Act's compliance requirements with a (Vacuum Release System). Our VRS is the industry's only SVRS (System Valve Release System) to both vent the suction to the atmosphere and turn off power to the pump. It meets and exceeds all relevant ASME/ANSI performance standards.
Being forced to close your pool for noncompliance has many negative implications. A swimmer injured in your pool is even worse. Avoid this by updating your pool safety products today. Not only will you meet the Safety Act's standards but also your swimmers will benefit from additional layers of protection. Learn more about our System Valve Release System.
The deadline for the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act is rapidly approaching! The new law states that all public facilities ...including country clubs, HOA’s, apartment pools must comply by December 19, 2008. To do so, every facility must meet specified performance standards; failure to do so could result in fines of up to $1.8 million or jail. Protect your patrons, your facility and yourself by learning learning how to comply and avoid penalties:
- The basic law and deadline
- What facilities must do to be compliant
- Product applications and availability for compliance
- Question and answer period for participants
- Dispel common misconceptions about the law
- Roundtable discussion by industry experts including representatives from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
