Technical Guides

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Recall of Pool and Spa Drain Covers, May 26, 2011

Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer

Review guidelines intended for use in building, maintaining and upgrading both public and private pools and spas. Includes technical information for pool and spa professionals and general information for anyone interested in the safety of a pool, wading pool, swimming pool, or hot tub.

Prevent Child In-Home Drowning Deaths

Presents facts about child drowning, and provides safety tips to help prevent childhood drowning deaths in and around the home.

Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools

Learn more about the barriers intended to prevent drownings and near-drownings of children in home pools, spas and hot tubs. Guidelines cover fences, gates, audible alarms for doors with access to pools, and power safety covers.

Pools, Spas and Everyone’s Safety: Layers of protection and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act

Study the CPSC staff presentation on the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.

CPSC Training Video

CPSC has produced an eight part training video that covering the steps of a thorough pool or spa inspection for compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. It can be used within organizations and agencies to train staff or to self-train. The videos full running time is about 45 minutes, but could easily be done over any extended period with complementary study. Interested parties should E-mail contact poolsafely@cpsc.gov to order a copy or copies.