Pentair Guide to VGBA Compliance for Pool Operators

The document discusses the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which addresses suction entrapment in pools and spas. It emphasizes the importance of installing and maintaining compliant drain covers to reduce the risks posed to swimmers. Operators who fail to comply with the regulations may face pool closure, fines, higher insurance premiums, and potential criminal liability.

Brand: Pentair
Category: Other
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 3
File format: PDF
File size: 72 KB
Published: 12 July, 2012
Updated: 28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: 3AE2EF07337DE46EDB3E59CA8317764A
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About this manual

This document serves as a compliance guide for commercial and public pool operators regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA). It outlines the risks of suction entrapment and the legal requirements for equipment upgrades to ensure swimmer safety and avoid liability.

What's inside

What Every Commercial or Public Pool Operator Should Know
Making swimmers safe is good for business
How to Comply
Install new drain covers
Additional SVRS protection may also be required
Choose equipment that cannot be manually disabled
Variable Speed Pumps featuring SVRS protection also save energy
Other steps you can take to ensure pool safety

Frequently asked questions

What hazard occurs if a swimmer's hair is pulled into a non-compliant drain?

The swimmer can be trapped underneath the water.

What specific injury may occur if an individual sits on an open drain?

Evisceration may occur.

How much can energy costs be reduced by using the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS pump?

Pump-related energy costs may be reduced by 50% or more.

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