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Virginia Graham Baker Act

Salt Lake Valley Health Department stays up to date with local and national jurisdiction for new laws and regulations.

Below is a description of a new law that came into effect on December 19, 2008.

• Virginia Graham Baker Act
• Consumer Product Safety Commition

On December 18, 2008 (1.6 MB) and March 25, 2009 (933 KB) notices were mailed to all pool owners’ outlining the requirements for anti-entrapment.  All public pools must submit written plans to comply with the anti-entrapment requirements by May 1, 2009. 

If a pool is found operating without approved anti-entrapment in place or compliance plans submitted, the permit to operate will be revoked until the pool is brought into compliance. 

If you have any questions, please contact the pool program at (385) 468-3862. 

Vacuum Release System Standards

Safety vacuum release systems (SVRS) are devices placed on the suction side of the pump which will shut off the circulation system in the event an object or person covers a suction outlet causing an increase in suction pressure.

These can be used in conjunction with an anti-entrapment drain cover which meets the requirements of ASME A112.19.8 - 2007 but which isn't large enough to provide an unblockable drain.

While this system can be a less costly alternative to installing dual drains, they have to be tested regularly for proper functioning and should have an alarm installed to warn operators of a shut down of the circulation system.

Consult your pool service company to determine if this alternative is appropriate for your pool.

Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium has been in the Utah news lately for infecting over 1,500 swimmers in the 2007 summer season. To learn more about Crypto and how to prevent getting sick visit No Crypto Campaign.

The Salt Lake Valley Health Department has created annual reports on Crypto for their 2007 (67 KB)and 2008 (72 KB) swimming seasons which are available to the public. The health department also created an After Action Report for the 2007 swimming season detailing the infected areas and the actions that went into place to alleviate the outbreak.