Mandatory Federal safety requirements for suction entrapment avoidance due to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act went into effect December 19, 2008. Below is a compilation of information resources related to these laws.
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- APSP’s Summary Analysis of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s interpretation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
- Wade Aren from AquaStar Pool Products guide to FPS (Feet Per Second) vs GPM (Gallons Per Minute)
- APSP’s Field Checklist for Identifying Suction Entrapment Hazards
- AquaStar Pool Products IAPMO certified products