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Federal Pool and Spa Safety Act

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing this act. Compliance checks and recalls that are associated with products are responsibilities of the CPSC.

CPSC recognizes three organizations that conduct testing on drain covers and issue certification. As long as a drain cover is approved by one of these three organizations, it complies with the federal law. They are: the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).

Click here to read the latest enforcement position from the CPSC (12/15/08) *NEW*


Get involved!

 

We are asking Congress and the CPSC to allow for a delayed or phased-in implementation that would extend the requirements for compliance to December 19, 2009. Click here for more information on how to contact your Senators and Representatives in Congress.


How will I know which covers comply with the new standard?

Answer: They will have the following embossed or permanently marked in a location that is visible when installed:

  • a flow rating “X GPM”
  • “Life: X Years”
  • Manufacturer and Model

UPDATE: Click here for the latest CPSC drain marking information (10/08)

 

Approved Drain Covers

Read the latest Guide to Compliance from the CPSC

Click here for a list of manufacturers of approved drain covers


Click here for the entire H.R. 6 Title XIV
(Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act)

Click here for the latest interpretations on the Pool and Spa Safety Act (Section 1404) from the CPSC

Click here to download the VGB Act Compliance Brochure from the APSP. *NEW 12/08*

CPSC letter to Florida regarding gravity drainage pools- May 2008 (PDF)

Click here for the Los Angeles County (CA) Advisory Concerning the Virginia Graeme Baker Act for Public Pool Contractors, Architects, Owners and Operators *NEW 12/08*

Click here for the Illinois Dept. of Public Health memorandum regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker Act *NEW 12/08*

Links to Wisconsin Dept of Commerce Questions & Answers and alternate pool approval for existing pools*NEW 12/08*

Click here for the latest interpretations on the Pool and Spa Safety Act (Section 1406) on techinical requirements for grant eligibility from the CPSC

CPSC Staff Draft Technical Guidance on Section 1406 with directions for comment submission. Click here to download. (PDF)


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