What does the Act require for pools and spas?
The Act requires each swimming pool or spa drain cover manufactured, distributed, or entered into commerce in the United States to conform to the American National Standard ASME A112.19.8-2007 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Each swimming pool and spa, both new and existing, shall be equipped with drain covers conforming to the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 Standard. How will the City of Garland enforce this Act? Because the Act is a Federal Standard and not a State or Local law, the City of Garland has limited enforcement capability for the Act. Therefore, the City of Garland Health Department will not keep your pool closed this 2009 pool season, nor issue any citations, for failure to have the required drain cover (as listed above). However, this law will likely soon be incorporated into State of Texas law as well as the Garland Code of Ordinances. So, even though it will not be
