Have You Recently Got a Health Dept Inspection About Your Main Drains?

Have You Recently Got a Health Dept Inspection About Your Main Drains?

Have You Recently Got a Health Dept Inspection About Your Main Drains?

  • Andrew Vaughan

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The Ultimate Pool Safety Checklist for Property Managers

Hey there, Property Managers! If you've recently had a Health Dept inspection about your main drains, this post is your next must-read. We're diving deep into pool safety, specifically focusing on anti-entrapment. Inspired by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (P&SS Act), we're on a mission to make your pool the safest spot in town.

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The Heart Behind the Checklist: Virginia Graeme Baker's Story

Virginia Graeme Baker was a 7-year-old who tragically drowned due to DIRECT SUCTION on a faulty hot tub drain cover. Her story led to the P&SS Act, signed into law in December 2007.

In Graeme's memory, let's make sure we're doing everything we can to prevent another tragedy.

1. Do I Have an Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet (Main Drain Cover)?

  • Yes

  • No

🔗 For Florida pools, make sure it meets ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 standards.

2. Do I Have the Current Form for Verification and Replacement?

  • Yes

  • No

🔗 Check out the DOH Permit Form.

3. Is My Pool on Direct Suction or Gravity?

  • Direct Suction (MOVE TO SECTION 4)

  • Gravity

What's This?

  • Direct Suction: The pool water gets sucked directly from the main drain to the pump

  • Gravity: The water goes by gravity slope into a special tank first and the pump suction pulls from the tank.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO 1 AND 2 AND YOUR POOL IS ON A GRAVITY SYSTEM YOU DO NOT NEED TO MOVE TO SECTION 4.

CONSULT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR FOR VERIFCATION

4. If It's on Direct Suction, Do I Have an Approved Anti-Entrapment Device?

  • SVRS (Safety Vacuum Release System)

  • Vac-Alert

  • None

🔗 For SVRS testing guidelines, check out this SVRS Testing Guide.

IF THE ANSWER IS NONE THEN CONTACT A LICENSED POOL CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL AN APPROVED DEVICE

Anti-Entrapment Device Testing Frequency

For a deep dive into SVRS testing guidelines, check out this SVRS Testing Guide.

Conclusion

If you've checked all these boxes, give yourself a pat on the back—your pool is looking super safe. If not, it's time to roll up those sleeves and get to work.

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