Resource Library

Public Meeting: Pool and Spa Drain Cover Testing for Compliance to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act – Barnes Presentation

Steve Barnes’ presentation from a CPSC public meeting on April 5, 2011, to receive views on the testing methods used to establish the ratings of pool and spa drain covers under ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007.

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (P&SS Act) FAQ

Electrical Safety In and Around Water Brochure

Information on staying safe from electrical shock in pools, hot tubs and spas.

Pool and Spa Submersion Memorandum – 2016

This report presents estimates of the number of pool- or spa-related submersion injuries between 2013 and 2015, and it presents counts of reported pool- or spa-related submersion fatalities involving children younger than 15 years of age between 2011 and 2013.

Circulation Entrapment Memorandum – 2016

This memorandum characterizes information on circulation entrapment incidents associated with pools, spas and whirlpool tubs that were reported to the CPSC staff.

Circulation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 1999-2012

Circulation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 1999-2011

Circulation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 1999-2010

Circulation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 1999-2009

Circulation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 1999-2008

Circulation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 1999-2007