Pool Inspection

A vital step in assuring the safety of a public swimming pool or spa is to have it inspected by a trained and qualified inspector. Properly maintained facilities reduce the risk of drownings, submersion injuries and entrapments.

Pool Inspections imageTrained pool and spa professionals evaluate water quality, safety equipment and the physical conditions of facilities. CPSC recommends contacting state or local health department officials to find a qualified pool and spa safety inspector.

Who is Virginia Graeme Baker?

Seven-year-old Virginia Graeme Baker’s tragic death inspired her family to advocate for pool and spa safety and moved Congress to act to prevent entrapments.
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The Pool and Spa Safety Act: Staff interpretation and updates

 

Find the most up to date requirements for the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.