Spring Pool/Spa Operation and Maintenance Class Registration Opens April 1st, 2025
Washington County Environmental Health’s Spring Pool & Spa Operation and Maintenance Class is intended for non-Certified Pool Operator personnel. Space is limited.
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
On December 20, 2008, important changes to laws regarding swimming pool drains were enacted. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requires all public pools to provide main drain entrapment protection that meets federal guidelines for the main drains. The document provided is meant as guidance for public pool operators, service companies and others to use to make changes in compliance with the new law while coordinating with existing Oregon rules.
This interpretation of the Federal "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act" is the state's initial guidance for complying with the federal legislation. All public pools are affected by this legislation.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission(Link is external) provides valuable information and resources for pool owners, operators, and parents regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.
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