Archive for December, 2008

Lightning Pool Closure Policy

December 15, 2008
By admin

An article that appeared in the November/December 2008 issue of Aquatics International stated that there was no longer a need to clear indoor swimming pools during a thunderstorm. The article noted that there have been no documented deaths from lightning in indoor pools and that since the National Electric Code...

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Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

December 8, 2008
By Stephen Dauchert

By now hopefully you have heard of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and may have had some frustrations, especially since the date of implementation is right around the corner, December 19th 2008.  As with everyone that I have spoken with, most frustrations rose from a lack of being able to...

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