The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act is named for the Granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker. In 2002, at the age of seven, Virginia Graeme Baker died in a tragic spa accident after the powerful suction of a drain entrapped her underwater. This bill was passed to ensure that every pool and spa is safe for all ages to enjoy. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act calls for mandatory compliance in all pools and spas, to prevent suction entrapment. This new act requires that remedies be installed by December 20, 2008.
To help you understand the Act we have uploaded documents from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) and the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA); along with a copy of the Act in its entirety. We recommend you review these helpful documents below:
| NRPA - Overview, Clarification, & FAQs |
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| CPSC - Staff Interpretation |
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| H.R. 1721 - House of Representatives Bill |
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| APSP - Summary of Bill |
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| APSP - Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Title XIV - Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act |
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