Update: Definition of “Unblocked Drain” is Revoked 

The Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC) has revoked its interpretation of an “unblockable drain” in complying with the requirements of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA). The VGBA requires pool operators to install new anti-entrapment drain covers on all public pools. When a pool has a single main drain, other than an “unblockable drain,” the law requires additional layers of protection such as an automatic pump shut-off or a gravity drainage system. CPSC guidance will be amended to state: “placing a removable unblockable drain cover over a blockable drain shall not constitute an unblockable drain.” CPSC does not plan to enforce this change before May 28, 2012.  It will seek comments from pool operators regarding their ability to comply by this date.

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