Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools and

Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools and Spas By: Juan Martinez (Pool and Spa Safety Engineer) 12/19/2021 1

Introduction n 12/19/2021 Overview of a Suction Fittings their Applications and Safety Precautions 2

Topics of Discussion n Comparison of Suction Fitting Standard ANSI/ASME A 112. 19. 81987 vs New ANSI/ASME A 112. 19. 8 -2007 Edition Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act u Definition of a Suction Fitting u Performance requirements u Markings u 12/19/2021 3

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB) n n n 12/19/2021 Graeme Baker at age 7 passed away on June 15, 2002 due to un-safe (improperly installed, non-UL Listed) Swimming Pool Drains Federal Law was due to death of the Graeme Baker granddaughter of James Baker III, former Secretary of State under Bush Administration Signed into Law by President George W. Bush on December 19, 2007 4

Definition of a Suction Fitting Assembly n n 12/19/2021 (1987) Old Description – Includes only cover and hardware (2007) New Description - Includes the sump and/ or body, cover/grate, and hardware 5

Performance Requirements 1987 Version – Current Tests Additional 2007 - Tests Point Load and Deflection Screw Securement Test Point Load to Protrusion Ultra Violet Light Exposure Test on Polymeric Materials Shear Load Test Pull Load Test Vacuum and Point Impact Test Finger and Limb Entrapment Test Crack Detection Test Hair Entrapment Test 5 oz. Hair (New state-of-the-art test tank) Hair Entrapment Test 2 oz, Hair Body Entrapment Test 12/19/2021 6

Markings 1987 Version - Markings Additional 2007 - Markings Manufacturer’s Name Text shall be no smaller than 10 pt. (font size 0. 1 -in. tall) – visible after installation Model Number Single or Multiple Drain Use Flow Rate (gallons per minute) Life Span – “X” Years Installation Position – “Wall Only” or “Floor Only” or both 12/19/2021 7

Summary In summary we shall always take precautions when supervising children and adults in Swimming Pools, Spas or Hot Tubs. n Verify that the Facility conforms with the required Federal Regulation in effect on December 19, 2008 and that any product is provided with the UL Mark. n For additional information you can contact CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) at Info@cpsc. gov or (301) 504 -7908 if you need further assistance or you can visit us at http: //www. ul. com/pool/ to learn more about safety n 12/19/2021 8