Tools & Resources

Pool Safely Simple Steps Save Lives provides a variety of materials for partners and other safety-minded organizations that are useful for informing and educating the public about drowning and entrapment prevention. These resources are available in hard copy and can be ordered by sending the Pool Safely Materials order form to poolsafely@cpsc.gov. You can scan and send the form by email or you can type your order and mailing information into an email and send it to poolsafely@cpsc.gov. Materials will be sent as available. Many of these items can be printed by using the pdf format provided below

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Technical Guides

Complying with the Pool & Spa Safety Act
Free Online Course

Free Online CourseThe National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) developed a free online course for complying with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool &Spa Safety Act. This interactive program provides pool and spa operators and service specialists, as well as state and local regulators, with the information they need to make pools and spas compliant and to inspect for compliance with the Act.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

PoolSafely FAQs and
FAQs for the Recall of Pool and Spa Drain Covers, May 26, 2011

Pool and Spa Safety: The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act

Pools, Spas and Everyone’s Safety: Layers of protection and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety ActStudy the CPSC staff presentation on the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.

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Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools

Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home PoolsLearn more about the barriers intended to prevent drownings and near-drownings of children in home pools, spas and hot tubs. Guidelines cover fences, gates, audible alarms for doors with access to pools, and power safety covers.

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