New Federal Law Requires Certain Entrapment Avoidance Devices On Pools
The Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act was effective on December 20, 2007. The Act, which applies to all public pools and spas requires certain types of safety drain covers and suction entrapment prevention devices. The definition of public pool includes any pool open to the public, whether for a fee or not and pools in multiple family residential facilities. So, certainly, pools in townhome and condominium communities are clearly covered. Pools in single family communities may be exempt unless open to the public. All pools must be compliant by December 20, 2008 or they can't be open! For more information click here.