Design Pool and Spa, Ltd.
Telephone: 585-223-8650
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Slip into the quiet, cool waters of a beautiful pool or spa created by Design Pool & Spa, Ltd.

A well designed gunite swimming pool or spa can add wonderful ambiance to a home. More importantly, an in ground swimming pool provides a wonderful focus for family activity. As the center of family and social gatherings, your pool will bring you a peaceful environment for nurturing relationships, and provide an endless supply of life long memories.







                                                                           

 

ANTI-ENTRAPMENT DRAIN COVER LAW

('Baker Safety Act' - Effective December 20, 2008)

 

What is the Baker Safety Act?

Federal law regulating pool and spa drains and suction systems

 

When does the Baker Safety Act take effect?

Midnight, December 19, 2008

 

What does Baker Safety Act regulate?

 

1. All Pool and Spa Drain Covers

All drain covers manufactured, sold or installed after midnight December 19, 2008 must be certified ASME A112.19.8-2007.  Certification must be by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory.  This applies to public and residential drains.

 

2. ALL public pools and spas suction systems

All public pool and spa drain covers must be replaced with new covers that are certified to ASME standard.

In addition to the new drain covers, all public pool and spa suction system must be inspected and when necessary, updated according to the following:

 

Single drain systems - require additional protection

Drain disablement by reversing the flow through the drain, filling the drain with concrete, or otherwise permanently disabling the single main drain.

  • Add a second drain at least 3-feet away
  • Install a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS)
  • Install a gravity drainage system
  • Install a vent pipe
  • Install an automatic pump shut-off system that meets the performance requirements of an SVRS

Dual-drain systems with drains less than 3-feet center to center also require the same additional protection as a single drain system

After December 19, 2008, new residential pools and spas must have drain covers that are certified to the ASME standard.

 

Existing residential pools and spas DO NOT have to be updated!

                                                         

Providing Family Recreation for Central New York

Located in Fairport, Design Pool & Spa is Central New York's premier builder of custom gunite pools and spas and has been family owned since 1968. Highly respected throughout the area, our reputation for superior quality and workmanship comes from a dedication to excellence, and years of experience in the pool and spa industry. Design Pool and Spa brings the same standard of excellence to building residential pools as it does to its commercial projects such as The Courtyards by Marriott and Fairfield Inns, Penfield Racquet Club, Oak Hill Country Club, The Tennis Club of Rochester, The Lodge at Woodcliff, and others.

Our emphasis on excellence has helped to establish our company as one of the area's most successful and respected residential and commercial pool contractors.

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Be sure to visit us at this year's Home Shows:

  

Syracuse

Toyota Exhibit Center  State Fairgrounds:

Thurs., Mar 18 5-8:30pm

Fri., Mar 19 2-8:30pm

Sat., Mar 20 10-8:30pm

Sun., Mar 21 10-5pm

 

Rochester Home Show

Riverside Convention Center

Fri., Mar 26 8-6pm

Sat., Mar 27 10-7pm

Sun., Mar 28 10-5pm

 


 

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