The WIA is once again offering a free educational session on the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) on pools & spas in conjunction with the WI Dept of Commerce and Dept of Health Services. If you are a lodging property owner or manager with a pool or spa on your property (or you’re the pool/ spa manager), then this seminar is for you!
DETAILS:
Thursday, April 23, 2009
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Wisconsin Dells
“VGBA Update: What Modifications are Really Needed?”
The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA), imposing new requirements for pools to prevent suction entrapment incidents, went into effect December 19, 2008. With high quoted costs and a measurable amount of misinformation from a variety of sources adding to the confusion, the WIA wants lodging properties with pools and the vendors that service them to hear directly from the Department of Commerce what is needed to come into compliance with the new regulations, without spending more than may be necessary.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED:
- The basic process for compliance
- Who is required to do what, and where is there flexibility?
- Are there less expensive alternatives to digging up concrete, and what are they?
- What new information is now available?
- What are the most common fallacies relating to this law?
- What should pool operators ask engineers (PE’s) and vendors when “shopping” for assistance?
- The status of the current state Emergency Rule holding down Plan Review Fees until May
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
This is a free seminar to all WIA member lodging property pool owners or managers and WIA member pool vendors registering before April 21st. Non-member lodging properties may attend for $20 per person.
Contact the WIA office for more information or sign up online at the WIA members’ site.
For more information on either the Act or the upcoming seminar, please contact the WIA office.
