Parrish Pools USA - Commercial Pool Main Drain Anti-Vortex Grates, Virginia Graeme Baker

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All swimming pools & spas in the United States MUST be in Compliance with
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool Safety Act of 2007 by December 19, 2008.

Photo, Virginia Graeme Baker

President George W. Bush signed into Federal Law, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 on December 19, 2007.

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 is named for the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III. In 2002 at the age of seven, Graeme Baker died in a spa after the powerful suction of a drain entrapped her underwater.

The new law 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.

Enforced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the law dictates that "All Public pools and spas must comply by December 19, 2008." All pool and spa Main Drains and Suction Outlets must have compliant covers embossed with "ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007". This standard not only includes main drain covers, but also all suction fittings.

Just a few Sample Approved Main Drain Covers

All pools and / or spas with single main drains must have an anti-entrapment system such as a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS).
Examples of such systems are the Vac Alert VA-2000-SVRS Series, The Stingl SR500 and SR500PS systems, the Stratum VRS, or the new, sophisticated Pentair Intelliflo VS+ SVRS system.

Please understand that as of February 2009, these new covers are just becoming available to the pool professionals after long and extensive testing. Do understand that ALL Commercial Pools in the USA will be ordering within the next few months. These covers and systems are available on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.

To help you understand the Safety Act and its requirements, we recommend that you review the summary of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 and the analysis as presented by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), the interpretation by the CPSC Staff and the other information links provided on this page.

FAQ's provided by CPSC re: Main Drains and Equalizers
These FAQs are unofficial descriptions and interpretations of various features of CPSIA and do not replace or supersede the statutory requirements of the new legislation. These FAQs were prepared by CPSC staff, have not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission. Some FAQs may be subject to change based on Commission action.

CPSC's Enforcement Position (as of February 2009)

ABC News Good Morning America Video - Showing the importance of this Safety Law

If you have questions, please contact Parrish Pools, or your local pool professional. Some pools will require a simple change of main drain grates; others may require additional changes to bring them up to code.

New Main Drain Anti-Vortex Covers, Approved to ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007:

Part #	Photo	Description	Price	Purchase
VGB-WG-1048E		VGB Approved, 8-inch Round, Cover for 8-inch Round Main Drain (Bolt Pattern is 6" apart).	39.00
VGB-WG-1031B		VGB Approved, 9 x 9-inch Square, Cover for 9x9 Square Main Drain, Rated at 83 GPM per 1- 1/2' / Second	89.00
VGB-WG-1032B		VGB Approved, 12 x 12-inch Square, Cover for 12x12 Square Main Drain, Rated at 207 GPM per 1- 1/2' / Second	109.00
VGB-WG-1032BPAK2		VGB Approved, 12 x 12-inch Square, Covers for 12x12 Square Main Drain, Rated at 207 GPM per 1- 1/2' / Second, Set of Two (2) Covers	215.00

VGB-WG-1033BPAK2		VGB Approved, 18 x 18-inch Square, Covers for 18x18 Square Main Drain, Rated at 332 GPM per 1- 1/2' / Second, Set of Two (2) Covers	595.00

Parrish Pools Co., Inc. makes no warranties, expressed or implied regarding these covers. It is the responsibility of the customer to seek the advise of a pool professional. Unfortunately, Not all states and governing agencies follow the same standards. (i.e. - Some states require the GPMs rated at 1-1/2' per second; other states do not. Some states prefer different drain covers. To the best of our knowledge, the drain covers listed above are approved nationwide. Check with your local health dept codes. This is a new, and very complex law. Some pools will require the simple replacement of the cover. Other facilities may need additional work in order to be VGB Compliant.

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