AquaStar 32" Channel Drain Pinhole Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Three-Port Manufactured Sump for Vinyl/Fiberglass - Manual (Page 4)

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NSF-50 2008
All AquaStar suction outlets are certified to comply with NSF 50 2008 circulation system components and related materials
for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. To download a current copy of the IAPMO certification, go to www.IAPMORT.org
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
All AquaStar suction outlets comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, Section 1404(b). This section
requires all suction outlet fittings (drain covers) to conform to ANSI/APSP-16 2011 current standard.
International Code Council
AquaStar is an approved component as required by the International Code Council (ICC) building codes, which include
the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC), collectively know as the iCodes.
The ICC updates the iCodes every three years. For more information, visit www.iccsafe.org.
International Residential Code (IRC)
Many states and local jurisdictions have adopted the IRC, including Appendix G. Section AG106 addresses suction
entrapment avoidance requirements that regulate residential swimming pools and spas. It is important to know if these
codes are in effect where the residential pool or spa is being built and which version is being required. Effective in the
2009 version of the IRC is the requirement to build in accordance with ANSI/APSP 7-2006 American National Standard
for suction entrapment avoidance in swimming pools, wading pools, spas, hot tubs and catch basins. The 2003 and 2006
versions do not include a reference to the ANSI/APSP 7 standard. Visit www.iccsafe.org for more information.
International Building Code (IBC)
Many states and local jurisdictions have adopted the International Building Code which regulates commercial building
projects, including public swimming pools and spas. Section 3109.5 addresses suction entrapment avoidance
requirements that regulate public swimming pools and spas. It is important to know if these codes are in affect where
the public pool or spa is being built and which version is being required. Effective in the 2009 version of the IBC is
the requirement to build in accordance with ANSI/APSP 7-2006 American National Standard for suction entrapment
avoidance in swimming pools, wading pools, spas, hot tubs and catch basins. The 2003 and 2006 versions do not include
a reference to the ANSI/APSP 7 standard. Visit www.iccsafe.org for more information.
ANSI/APSP-7 Suction Entrapment Avoidance Standard
The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals publishes many swimming pool and spa related standards, including ANSI/
APSP 7-2006 American National Standard for suction entrapment avoidance in swimming pools, wading pools, spas, hot
tubs and catch basins. ANSI/APSP 7 is referenced by the iCodes and is required by some states and local jurisdictions.
It requires all suction outlet fittings (drain covers) to be tested and Listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as
conforming to most recent version of ANSI/APSP-16 2011. Visit www.apsp.org for more information.
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act raises certain new requirements on owners and operators of
swimming pools and spas.
Pools or spas constructed on or after December 19, 2008, shall utilize:
A. No submerged suction outlets, a gravity drainage system with ANSI/APSP 16-2011 cover(s), one or more
unblockable outlets, or
B. A multiple main drain system without isolation capability with suction outlet covers that meet ANSI/APSP 16-2011
suction fittings for use in swimming pools, wading pools, spas and hot tubs, and either:
i. A safety vacuum release system (SVRS) meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.17 manufactured safety
vacuum release systems (SVRS) for residential and commercial swimming pool, spa, hot tub,
and wading pool suction systems and/or ASTM F2387 standard specification for manufactured
safety vacuum release systems (SVRS) for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, or
ii. A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system, or
iii. An automatic pump shut-off system.
VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY ACT
ACTS, CODES AND STANDARDS (continued)
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