Install VGB-Compliant Drain Covers

One of the most important factors in keeping children and adults safe from entrapment incidents in pools and spas is to install anti-entrapment or safety drain covers that are compliant with the P&SS Act.

VGB-Compliant Drain Cover imageDrain entrapments are frequently the result of a swimmer’s body, hair, limbs or clothing becoming entangled in a faulty or flat drain or grate. The best defense against entrapments is to prevent them before they happen by installing federally-compliant drain covers. Inspect your drain cover regularly to make sure it’s not broken and is not missing.

View a listing of manufacturers of VGB-compliant products

Who is Virginia Graeme Baker?

Seven-year-old Virginia Graeme Baker’s tragic death inspired her family to advocate for pool and spa safety and moved Congress to act to prevent entrapments.
Read more about her story.

P&SS Act CPSC Staff Interpretation of Drain Cover Standards

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Safety Act establishes safety requirements for public pools and spas. Read the staff’s interpretation of the Act.