Anti-entrapment safety isn’t optional—it’s federal law. Our commercial pool experts help you identify non-compliant drain covers and replace them with certified, safe alternatives.
Pool drain entrapment can happen in seconds—and it often ends in tragedy. Powerful suction from a single main drain can trap swimmers underwater by hair, clothing, limbs, or body position. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGB Act) was passed in 2007 after several high-profile deaths, mandating specific safety measures for all public and commercial pools. In Sanctuary, failing to comply exposes your business not only to devastating injury risk but also to fines, lawsuits, and shutdowns by health inspectors.
Compliance isn’t just about slapping on a new drain cover. VGB compliance requires:
Our team inspects every detail—from sump depths and pipe configurations to manufacturer specifications. We don’t cut corners. We deliver turnkey VGB compliance that satisfies local, state, and federal mandates with zero guesswork.
Commercial pools in Sanctuary face wear from high bather loads, harsh chemicals, and sun exposure. Our anti-entrapment drain covers are built to last. We use only covers listed by ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 or A112.19.17 standards—depending on pool type—and ensure they're installed to manufacturer torque specs. If needed, we also retrofit drain sumps to meet clearance and flow requirements.
Every installation is documented and photographed, and we issue a Certificate of Compliance you can present to any inspector, HOA board, insurance carrier, or legal authority.
All commercial and public-use pools in Sanctuary must meet VGB requirements. That includes hotels, gyms, apartment complexes, schools, health clubs, municipalities, and swim schools. Even HOA-managed pools fall under this rule. If your pool is accessible to anyone beyond a single-family home, compliance is mandatory.
We offer full audits to identify at-risk systems, expired drain covers (most last only 5–7 years), and circulation designs that violate code. Our goal is to keep your pool open, legal, and 100% safe.
Florida’s Department of Health requires regular pool inspections for commercial and public-use pools. Drain cover expiration, improper fittings, or undocumented installations are common triggers for citations. We help you pass the first time—every time. Our systems come labeled with install date, rated flow, and model numbers etched in place, with all supporting paperwork stored securely for fast reference.
Whether it’s a surprise inspection or part of a yearly check, your drain covers will be fully documented, current, and protected by our install warranty. You’ll never be left scrambling.
We specialize exclusively in commercial pool systems—no residential shortcuts or guesswork.
Our technicians are trained and certified in VGB compliance, suction dynamics, and emergency response protocols.
From inspection to installation to documentation—we handle every step and coordinate with inspectors when needed.
Need service before an inspection or event? We offer 48-hour turnaround on most drain compliance installs.
Missing, broken, or expired drain cover? We’re available 24/7 in Sanctuary for same-day replacements and compliance checks.
