The VGBA Standard Just Changed: ​What Your Company Needs To Know
Mar 29, 2023
The Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) standard for drain covers has changed which means new information is available for you, the pool professional. The update will be implemented as a rolling change, and as new drain covers arrive installers will receive more information with them. Join this webinar to get up to speed on what’s changed and take advantage of the opportunity to have questions answered by a subject matter expert.
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The Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) standard for drain covers has changed which means new information is available for you, the pool professional. The update will be implemented as a rolling change, and as new drain covers arrive installers will receive more information with them. Join this webinar to get up to speed on what’s changed and take advantage of the opportunity to have questions answered by a subject matter expert.
Webinar learning objectives:
Understand the recently enacted revision to the VGBA standard
Learn how to navigate this change moving forward and how it impacts current inventory in the market
Identify resources for additional information post-webinar
Presented by: Steve Barnes | ​Director of Science and Compliance at AquaStar Pool Products​
Sponsored by:Â
ABOUT THE SPONSOR:
AquaStar Pool Products is a global leader in safety, dependability, and innovation in swimming pool technology. Known for its industry-leading VGBA compliant drain covers, AquaStar’s products are designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA to assure the highest level of quality.Â
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Steve Barnes, Director of Science and Compliance, AquaStar Pool Products​Steve ​is the Chairman of PHTA Technical Committee, ANSI/APSP-16 the Federal VGB Pool & Spa Safety Act drain cover standard, and ANSI/APSP/ICC-15 Standard for Residential Swimming Pool Energy Efficiency. A member of the ICC Swimming Pool and Spa Code Committee and ANSI/APSP/ICC-7 Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance. Steve has 37 years of experience in the pool industry, dating back to 1984 where he began as a hydraulics research and development lab technician, moving into lab management, and new product development. Steve’s career focus is on helping pool contractors make pool ownership more convenient, cost effective, and safe.
