All pool and spa drains in South Jordan must comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act — anti-entrapment covers and, where required, secondary safety systems.
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act is federal law that applies to every public and most residential pools and spas built or substantially remodeled since 2008. South Jordan's plumbing and building code enforcement ensures VGB compliance at plan review and inspection. All suction outlets must use an ANSI/APSP-16 compliant anti-entrapment drain cover. Any pool or spa with a single main drain must also have a secondary anti-entrapment system such as a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS), a gravity drainage system, an automatic pump shut-off, or properly designed dual drains. Drain covers have expiration dates and must be replaced when they age out or become damaged. Homeowners with pools predating 2008 are strongly encouraged to retrofit — old flat drain grates have caused fatal entrapment incidents.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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