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37.115.508    DRAINS AND SUCTION OUTLETS

(1) The main drain outlets of the pool shall be plainly visible and located at the deepest portion of the pool.

(2) The suction outlet(s) including covers, fittings, and hardware shall be designed and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to provide protection from body and hair entrapment.

(3) All main drains and suction outlets of any pool, spa, or other water feature must meet the requirement of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, 15 USC 8001-8005 (2007), or the pool, spa, or other water feature may not be operated.

(4) Existing covers that do not have a VGBPSSA stamp on it, such as site-made covers, must provide a letter by licensed structural/mechanical engineer stating that the cover meets VGBPSSA.

History: 50-53-103, MCA; IMP, 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA; NEW, 2010 MAR p. 80, Eff. 1/15/10; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 2657, Eff. 12/9/11.

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