Pools Struggling to Comply with New Regulations
1/23/09 - A new federal law to prevent swimmers from being injured or killed by underwater drains has many pool operators struggling to comply. Under the 2007 Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, pool operators must install new compliant drain covers designed to reduce the chance of swimmers becoming trapped against the drain. However, one nonprofit group estimates that as many as 80 percent of the nation´s 300,000 swimming pools have yet to comply with the regulations.
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Begam Lewis & Marks handles accidental death cases, including pool drownings. The firm also advocates for new legislation to protect consumers.
