VGBA (Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act)
VGBA (Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act) is a federal pool safety law that requires anti-entrapment drain covers on all pool and spa suction outlets in the United States, enacted after Virginia Graeme Baker died from suction entrapment in 2002.
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Public and commercial pools must comply. Residential builders should comply to industry best practice and to reduce liability.
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Related terms
- Main Drain — draws bottom water into the filtration circuit via one or more suction outlets in the deepest section of the pool..
More glossary terms
- Gunite
- Shotcrete
- Plaster
- Diamond Brite
- Pebble Sheen
- Pebble Tec
- Salt Cell
- Salt Water Pool
- Variable Speed Pump (VSP)
- GFCI
- NEC Article 680
- Bonding
- Pool Shell
- Fiberglass Pool
- Vinyl Liner Pool
- Infinity Edge (Vanishing Edge)
- Perimeter Overflow
- Cold Plunge
- Sauna
- Steam Room
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