| On December 20, 2008 the Virginia Graeme-Baker
Act became effective. It is a federal mandate for swimming pool and spa
entrapment avoidance in public pools. At this time, not every state permits SVRS devices to be used when there is a hydrostatic valve installed. Pool builders, owners and operators and should do everything they can to not take steps that put them in conflict with state code while trying to comply with the Virginia Graeme-Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. Please check with your state authorities before using any SVRS devices with automatic hydrostaic valves. Baystate Pool Supplies can supply you with all of the products that you will need to be sure that your customers are in compliance. Please call your branch with any questions you may have. Click here for a Summary Analysis of the Virginia Graeme-Baker Pool And Spa Safety Act Click here for the full text of the Virginia Graeme-Baker Pool And Spa Safety Act Click here for a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Virginia Graeme-Baker Pool And Spa Safety Act |
