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The VGB Act :: Cause and Effect
By Larry Benz—October 21, 2009

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGB) has been read and written about more than any other issue that has hit the swimming pool industry in recent decades. This article is meant to encourage ongoing discussions and increase the education level of all involved, thus continuing to provide a safe swimming environment.

“Swapping Plastic” — It’s not that simple.
By Larry Benz — July 29th 2009
Lately, it seems like the only news we hear involving swimming pool construction and aquatics management relates to the enactment and enforcement of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGB).

Entrapment Claim Spurs First VGB Lawsuit
The first entrapment lawsuit citing the federal Pool and Spa Safety Act has been filed, yet the series of events that actually occurred are in question.

Residential Portion of VGB Act Set in Motion
With the passage of a new spending bill, the Consumer Product Safety Commission will receive funding for the residential portion of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.

Summary Analysis of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
As presented by the APSP (the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals).

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November 1, 2010 -
Naples, FL
Naples, FL - November 1, 2010- Robert Lawson, president of Lawson Aquatics, Inc., announced today the appointment of Thomas Saldarelli as Vice President Business Development. More »

January 29th, 2009-
Naples, FL
Lawson Aquatics, Inc. headquartered in Naples, FL, received NSF certification for its 12" X 12" and 18" X 18" domed SuperFlow™ main drain covers. More »

October 10th, 2008 -
Naples, FL
Lawson Aquatics launches new website to showcase merging of Grate Technologies' grating products with main drains, sumps and other innovative rim-flow products. More »

October 1st, 2008 -
Naples, FL
Lawson Aquatics submits new Domed SuperFlow™ as the first 18" x 18" unblockable main drain to be ASME 2007/Virginia Graeme Baker Act compliant and still yield an unmatched 880 GPM flow rate.
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September 15th, 2008
Lawson Aquatics™ develops new top profile design (product label: SuperGrip™) to increase friction and comfort under foot.
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