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01/25/2009 08:37

New “Era of Responsibility” Impacts Parents and Pool Owners

I would like to congratulation President Obama. I’ve appreciated the fact that he’s called for a new era of responsibility. This got me thinking on something that has been uppermost in my mind recently – ensuring child safety in commercial pools and spas.   According to an...

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01/25/2009 08:30

Parents Should Find Out if Local Pools are Compliant with New Federal Safety Standards

Nationwide about 80% are not meeting regulations designed to protect children   BROWARD, FL. —January 22, 2009 — According to the National Swimming Pool Foundation, about 80% of approximately 300,000 public pools and spas, located in communities, hotels and fitness centers around the...

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01/19/2009 21:58

The Story behind the Virginia Graeme Baker Act – Why children’s lives are at stake

A lot of the focus on the Virginia Graeme Baker Act has been on commercial pool owners and operators. Many are still scrambling to meet the December 18, 2008 deadline. They are worried about fines or having their pool or spa closed down. However, the focus should be on the lives that will...

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01/15/2009 09:08

Commercial Pool and Spa Owners Are Confused about New Regulations

Is compliance expensive and difficult?   BROWARD, FL. —January 15, 2009 — Many of Florida’s commercial pool owners are confused about the new requirements under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. It’s not surprising. They need to navigate and understand federal and...

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01/15/2009 08:01

Commercial Pool and Spa Owners Are Confused about New Regulations

Is compliance expensive and difficult? Many of Florida’s commercial pool owners are confused about the new requirements under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. It’s not surprising. They need to navigate and understand federal and state standards...

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12/19/2008 23:13

Pools Across the State Are Closing—Failing to Meet Today’s VGB Deadline

Commercial Pool and Spa Owners are Hurt by Misinformation   BROWARD, FL. —December 19, 2008 — Florida’s commercial pool owners are already getting visits from the County Health Department to see if they comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. These new...

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12/02/2008 22:30

Time is Running out for Florida’s Commercial Pools to Comply with Federal Safety Act

Readily Available Solution Desperately Needed to Meet December 19th Deadline   BROWARD, FL. —December 3, 2008 — Florida’s commercial pool owners and operators don’t have a moment to lose. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act’s new safety standards take effect December...

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12/02/2008 22:26

New Drain Covers Now Available to Help You Meet the December 19th Deadline

Commercial pool and spa owners have less than a month to locate and install a new drain cover. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act’s new safety standards take effect December 19th.  This isn’t something you want to ignore as there are hefty fines or even imprisonment for...

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11/20/2008 16:56

Aquastar Wave Drain receives Certification!

Aquastar's "Wave" drain has received it's compliance certification from the state of Florida.  The 12 x 12 cover is available now and the 9 x 9 cover will be available soon as well as a retrofit option. Please contact us via phone or email to order your product or schedule our service techs to...

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11/10/2008 20:47

Florida’s Commercial Pools Face Hefty Fines

State making it difficult to comply with new Federal Pool and Spa Safety Act   BROWARD, FL. —November 10, 2008 — When the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act’s new safety standards take effect December 19th public pool and spa owners will face potentially hefty fines or...

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