CPO Pool Safety and Regulations 2

Question 1

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requires all public pool drain covers to comply with which standard?

Accepted Answer

ASME/ANSI A112.19.8

Answer

The Virginia Graeme Baker Act requires drain covers to meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 to prevent suction entrapment.

Question 2

Which condition creates the highest risk of suction entrapment at a pool drain?

Accepted Answer

Single main drain with a blocked cover

Answer

A single main drain with a blocked or missing cover concentrates suction force and poses the greatest entrapment risk.

Question 3

Under the Virginia Graeme Baker Act, what is the minimum number of unblocked main drains required as an alternative to an SVRS?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Two main drains separated by at least 3 feet reduce suction to a safe level as an alternative to a Safety Vacuum Release System.

Question 4

A Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) is designed to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Shut off or reverse pump flow when entrapment is detected

Answer

An SVRS detects a sudden increase in suction pressure indicative of entrapment and shuts off or reverses the pump.

Question 5

Drain covers on public pools must be replaced at minimum every how many years, or per the manufacturer's stated service life, whichever comes first?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Drain covers must be replaced every 5 years or per the manufacturer's stated service life to ensure structural integrity.

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