Baker Act Pool Safety Form Gets Extension for Compliance
Published Date: 12/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is asking for comments to extend the use of a form that checks if pools and spas follow the Virginia Graeme Baker Safety Act. This affects pool and spa owners and businesses who must keep safety standards. Comments are due by February 17, 2026, and there’s no new cost, just a continuation of current rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
VGBA Safety Requirements Enforced
The VGBA requires public pools and spas to have drain covers and anti-entrapment devices that meet the CPSC-recognized performance standard (15 U.S.C. Ch. 106; 16 CFR part 1450). CPSC inspects pools directly or through State-contracted employees to verify compliance using the VGBA form.
Continuation of VGBA Inspection Form
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is renewing the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGBA) Verification of Compliance form used to record pool and spa inspections. CPSC estimates 50 inspections per year, 3 hours each (150 total hours) and an annual cost of $11,468 based on $76.45 per hour; comments on the renewal are due February 17, 2026.
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