VGB Drain
VGB Drain Law
On December 19, 2007, the President signed into law the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and 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 water. This Act was first introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (FL) and was supported by the Baker family and Safe Kids Worldwide.
There is an annual average of 283 drowning deaths (2003-2005) and 2,700 emergency room-treated submersion injuries (2003-2005) involving children younger than 5 in pools and spas. In addition, from 1997-2007, there were 74 reported incidents associated with suction entrapment, including 9 deaths and 63 injuries. The new law is aimed at reducing these deaths and injuries by making pools safer, securing the environment around them, and educating consumers and industry on pool safety.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the primary enforcement agency for this act. The act requires that modifications be made by December 20, 2008. The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website is located at http://www.cpsc.gov
The California State Department of Health Services is in the process of developing language that would place parts of the Virginia Graeme Baker Act into California State law. This however, may take some time, possibly well into next year.
In the interim, the Fresno County, Department of Public Health, Swimming Pool Program will have the following policies in place concerning split drains on public pools. These may be modified if and when the State of California enacts a new law.
Effective immediately, all new public pools and existing public pools that are resurfaced renovated, replumbed or drained for any reason including acid-washing, shall comply with the following:
LEARN ABOUT OUR REMODELING PROCESS
Our team uses a uses a method known as water jetting to efficiently remove old layers of plaster. This method uses a pump to push water through a hose at up to 4,000 pounds of pressure per square inch. The end result gives a solid, rough, and porous substrate that provides a natural mechanical bond for new plaster.
Lee on quality of staff
We've partnered with Wet Edge Technology who provides a robust selection of pebble finishes that are the rounder and smoother than any competitor in the industry. We know you'll be happy with Wet Edge’s finishes when you feel the vibrant and smooth pebble stones glide across the bottom of your feet!
Lee on quality of staff
We've partnered with Wet Edge Technology who provides a robust selection of pebble finishes that are the rounder and smoother than any competitor in the industry. We know you'll be happy with Wet Edge’s finishes when you feel the vibrant and smooth pebble stones glide across the bottom of your feet!
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What our clients say about us
Being able to swim in a luxury swimming pool at your own place is amazing! And I know for sure that the quality of service and technical experience of your company is the best. Thank you for everything!
ANDREW H., CONNECTICUT
This company is hands down the best company in California, they have an amazing team, hands on owners Juan, Raul, and Lee that go above and beyond to meet your expectations. They really care about their job and what they do.
MARIA V., CALIFORNIA
Absolutely love our pool, Bob and his team were fantastic, professional and prompt. You can't go wrong with new image pool and won't find a place with a better price, products and service.
Wendy B., CALIFORNIA
I can't say enough good things about New Image. They turned our 34 year old crumbling pool and spa into one we're proud to show off and use this summer. The crew was great, very polite and respectful and hard working.
Dennis S., CALIFORNIA
They did an amazing job and finished fairly quickly with great quality work. From the beginning to the end of the process it was smooth and hassle free. It's companies like this that make having a pool enjoyable.
Ray Q., CALIFORNIA
They did a fantastic job and I really enjoyed working with this company. Very professional and did an A+ job on my little 71ft pool. I am very happy with my little blue lagoon! Thank you New Image!
Jenny V., CALIFORNIA
From beginning to end they we timely, professional and extremely customer service friendly. The pool was 25 years old so it needed a lot of work. New Image did a great job. Pool was done on time and looks better than it did new!
