The U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission's website www.poolsafely.gov provides important information about the Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act - a 2009 federal law passed to prevent pool entrapments and drowning.  Below are informational videos available on their site for your viewing:

"Got it Covered" provides safety information for Lifeguards about entrapment and drowning prevention.  You can view the video at http://www.poolsafely.gov/pool-safely-videos/covered-video or order a hard copy by emailing poolsafely@cpsc.gov.  This terrific new video was created by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals in cooperation with CPSC.

"Guidance to Compliance" is CPSC's 8-chapter training video for the proper inspection of pools and spas for compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.  This is available at http://www.poolsafely.gov/guidance-compliance-vgb-act/ or in hard copy and can be ordered at poolsafely@cpsc.gov.  Each chapter can be viewed separately or you can watch the 45-minute video in its entirety. 

For more information regarding 2011 Legislative Changes Requiring Pool Safety Features, Virginia Graeme Baker Federal Pool and Spa Safety Act, and to download applications please visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/water/swim/index.html.

Downloadable Files/Links:

• Chapter 64E-9 F.A.C.
• Chapter 514, F.S.