All Public pools and spas must comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool Spa Safety Act by 12/19/2008. ThePoolZone.com is your home for VGB information and compliant products. All single drains must have an anti-entrapment system such as a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS). Please contact us at anytime if you have any questions. Our toll-free number is 1 (877) 787-7233.

By December 19, 2008, ALL public pool owners/operators must install an automatic shut-off system, gravity drainage system, Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS), suction-limiting vent system or disable the drain, if the pool operates off of a SINGLE main drain. Pools and spas with unblockable drains are exempt from this requirement.

The new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act requires all new drain and grate covers be certified to all applicable standards starting on November 12, 2008.

Pools And Spas Not Open On December 19, 2008 Are Not required To Be In Compliance Until The Day The Pool Or Spa Is Re-opened!

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What is an SVRS?

Safety Vacuum Release System - A system or device capable of providing vacuum release at a suction outlet caused by a high vacuum occurrence due to a suction outlet flow blockage.

SVRS devices must allow for vacuum release with or without suction outlet cover(s) in place, and shall operate in such a way as to not defeat or disengage other layers of protection installed to protect against suction entrapment.