The Story behind the Virginia Graeme Baker Act – Why children…

A lot of the focus on the Virginia Graeme Baker Act has been on commercial pool owners and operators. Many are still scrambling to meet the December 18, 2008 deadline. They are worried about fines or having their pool or spa closed down. However, the focus should be on the lives that will be saved through compliance with these new pool and spa safety standards. Consider Virginia Graeme Baker. Virginia Graeme Baker, the 7-year-old granddaughter of former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker… More information...