What is the background of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act?
On December 19, 2007, President Bush signed into law the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, named after the daughter of Nancy Baker and the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker. Graeme Baker died in a tragic incident in June 2002 after the suction from a spa drain entrapped her under the water. The new law is aimed at reducing the 260 pool and spa drownings each year involving children younger than 5 as well as suction entrapment injuries. The provisions of the Act intend to make pools and spas safer, secure the environment around them, and educate consumers and industry on pool safety. UL, as part of its mission and social responsibility, will be supporting and implementing the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. The Act specifies that by December 19, 2008, swimming pool and spa drain covers available for purchase in the U.S. must meet updated requirements. Additionally, public swimming pools, wading pools, spas and hot tubs must meet requireme
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