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Month: April 2009

Multiple Drains Virginia Graeme Baker Act

Thu, April 30 2009 - 11:14 AM
Most people know that if you have only one main drain in a public swimming pool or spa you must install a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) in order to be in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act. However, if you have multiple drains, consider installing an SVRS on each drain as a safety precaution. One of the drains can become blocked by leave…

VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER LAW MYTHS

Thu, April 23 2009 - 3:29 PM
Myth: You must install dual drains. Fact: Install an SVRS (Safety Vacuum Release System), or alternative, on public pools/spas with single drains. Installing dual drains is an expensive and time consuming process that includes the need to drain the pool to perform the work. In the current California drought conditions prominent in many areas, this a…

Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) 1404 Federal Law Public Facilities

Thu, April 16 2009 - 9:37 AM
In December, 2007, the Federal government passed the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) 1404 Law stating that all public facilities must have a certain mandated main drain and skimmer equalizer covers in all swimming pools or spas by December 19, 2008. These covers are approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The VGB also stated that any swimming poo…

CHEMICAL CHECKS OF PUBLIC POOLS AND SPAS

Thu, April 9 2009 - 2:26 PM
Did you know per Contra Costa/Alameda County Health Department regulations, chemical checks of public pools and spas water is required every day and must be logged on the Health Department sheet onsite, located in the equipment room. This means even if a company like the The Pool Doctor services a pool twice a week, someone onsite must be taking and logging…

The Pool Doctor Official Pool Aquatic Energy Auditor for PG&E

Thu, April 2 2009 - 2:16 PM
Last year The Pool Doctor received training and is now an official Pool Aquatic Energy Auditor for the new Title 20 State Regulations. Regulations for any “pool filter pumps,” if 1 h.p. or more, when replaced, must be replaced with either a two speed or a multi speed pump. Along with the pump, the old timers will need to be replaced with a control that ca…

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