It is important that, you, an owner of an existing pool or spa take note of the very real dangers addressed by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act and protect your family.

Entrapment revention 2007 Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act

Three Physical Phenomena and the Five Entrapment Hazards they create

1.       Water flow rate through covers and outlets ( hair entrapment)
2.       Mechanical concerns (limb, clothing or jewelry entrapment)
3.       Suction (body entrapment, evisceration)

___   # of Main Drains (submerged suction outlets)

___  Are all submerged suction outlets protected by a  properly secured ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 2007 approved covers?

___  If single suction outlet installation, is there a SVRS (suction vacuum release system), vent line or other method of vacuum release in place?

___  If there are multiple suction outlets, are they spaced at least 3 ft apart?

___   What is the flow rate?  It should not exceed the rating of the approved suction cover(s)

Protective Barriers

____________________   Does the pool or spa have an approved SAFETY cover?

____________________   Is there a non-climbable fence or other access barrier?  If so, how tall?

___________________   Are all gates and doors self closing and latching?   Are all gate locks above the reach of children?

Other Safety areas

Does the gas Heater position and gas venting comply with building code and/or local Gas regulations? _____________________

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Does the Diving Envelope, (depth and slope) and diving board comply with current standards?  ___________________________

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Is Chemical Storage out of reach of children & animals?  MSDS sheets for all chemicals? ________________________________

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Does Equipment appear to be operating properly?  Is there excessive air pressure build up in the filter? _____________________

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Is electrical equipment properly wired and grounded?  And is equipment protected by GFCI breakers as required? ____________

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Are handrails and ladders in safe and secure condition? __________________________________________________________

Does deck area or pool coping have cracks, uneven areas, or sharp edges that are hazardous? ___________________________

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Disclaimer

I, _______________________________________, homeowner, understand that this checklist is a guide for evaluating pool and spa compliance to APSP standards and the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.  It does not in anyway relieve me, the homeowner, of fully understanding the dangers of entrapment, evisceration, drowning and other pool and spa hazards.  Nor does it relieve me of fully understanding the APSP standards and maintaining and operating my pool or spa in a safe condition.  www.apsp.com

I, _______________________________________, have reviewed and fully understand all items on the checklist and all findings indicated.  I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, Aquatech Pools by CHI , its officers, employees and agents from and against all claims and expenses, including attorney fees, arising out of the use of this on-line, safety guideline.

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