Federal Pool Safety Law Causes Headaches
St. Charles County Business Record › December 29, 2008
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Armed with temporary fixes and vague assurances, local pools have reopened or are staying open in face of new federal law intended to prevent drain suction from trapping children under water at public pools and spas.
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pools and Spa Safety Act requires the installation of pool drain covers and specialized suction devices at all pools and spa facilities used by the public, including those in municipalities, hotels, private clubs, apartment buildings and community centers.See the full content of this document
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Federal Pool Safety Law Causes Headaches
But the equipment needed by many indoor facilities to comply with the law is unavailable because it hasn't yet been designed or manufactured.
The law, enacted by Congress and signed by President George W. Bush Dec. 19, 2007, was named for the granddaughter of former Secretary of State Jame...See the full content of this document
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