15 U.S.C. § 8002: Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in the chapter. ASME/ANSI — a safety standard that the American National Standards Institute has accredited and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers has published. Barrier — a natural or built landscape feature that keeps children from getting into a pool without permission; for hot tubs it can mean a lockable cover. Commission — the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Covered entity — a State or an Indian Tribe. Indian Tribe — as defined in section 5304(e) of title 25. Main drain — a submerged suction outlet at the bottom of a pool or spa that sends water to the pump. Safety vacuum release system — a device that releases suction at an outlet if a blockage causes a high vacuum. Swimming pool or spa — any indoor or outdoor place for swimming or bathing, including hot tubs, spas, and wading pools. Unblockable drain — a drain a person cannot block enough to cause suction entrapment. State — as defined in section 2052(a) of this title; includes the Northern Mariana Islands and, for grants under section 8004, also includes political subdivisions.

Title 15, §8002

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In this chapter:

(1)ASME/ANSI

The term “ASME/ANSI” as applied to a safety standard means such a standard that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

(2)Barrier

The term “barrier” includes a natural or constructed topographical feature that prevents unpermitted access by children to a swimming pool, and, with respect to a hot tub, a lockable cover.

(3)Commission

The term “Commission” means the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

(4)Covered entity

The term “covered entity” means—

(A)a State; or

(B)an Indian Tribe.

(5)Indian Tribe

The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given that term in section 5304(e) of title 25.

(6)Main drain (7) Safety vacuum release system

The term “main drain” means a submerged suction outlet typically located at the bottom of a pool or spa to conduct water to a recirculating pump.

(8)Swimming pool; spa

The term “swimming pool” or “spa” means any outdoor or indoor structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing, including in-ground and above-ground structures, and includes hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and non-portable wading pools.

(9)Unblockable drain (10) State

The term “unblockable drain” means a drain of any size and shape that a human body cannot sufficiently block to create a suction entrapment hazard.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2022—Pars. (4) to (9). Pub. L. 117–328, § 401(a), added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) to (8) as (6) to (9), respectively. Former par. (9) redesignated (10). Par. (10). Pub. L. 117–328, § 401(a)(1), (b), redesignated par. (9) as (10) and substituted “section 2052(a) of this title” for “section 2052(10) of this title”. 2011—Par. (8). Pub. L. 112–10 inserted at end “For purposes of eligibility for the grants authorized under section 8004 of this title, such term shall also include any political subdivision of a State.” 2008—Par. (8). Pub. L. 110–314 added par. (8).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.

§8002 Definitions