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Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
Federal
law requires new safer drain covers
New Federal law requires that all public pools have
new safer drain covers. But, those trying to comply say...it's downright
frustrating.. because parts and permits are hard to come by...
New
policies require drainage systems to include a suction-limiting vent system
Former President George W. Bush signed the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool
and Safety Act in December 2007. The law is designed to increase the safety
of swimming pools. The mayor's office said the new policies require drainage
systems to include a suction-limiting vent system, gravity drainage system
and drain disablement system...
The
law requires that pool and spa drain systems be updated to comply with
new safety laws
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act became effective on
Dec. 19, 2008. The law requires installation of anti-entrapment drain
covers. There are some pools in the area that will delay openings to make
the required changes...
Making
pools drains safer 
A new law requires pool owners to replace old drain covers with anti-entrapment
drains...
Hidden
Dangers Of Pool Drains 
Parents don't think they are dangerous. But spa and pool drains are serious
hazards for children. Wednesday morning, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission will release a list of hidden hazards at home, and pool and
spa drains are one of them...
Virginia
Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety act requires public pools all over the
nation to install new drain protection devices
According to information from the Pool and Spa Safety Association, the
act enforces "mandatory federal requirements for entrapment avoidance,"...
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