We support the efforts of the Florida Health Department that is mandated to regulate the operation of all commercial pools in the State of Florida. They are empowered by authority of Chapter 514 of the Florida Statutes to administer statute 64E-9, of the Swimming Pool Code.We are one of the few licensed installers in the state that can handle the volume that this code upgrade will require. We are also offering you the benefit of our discount pricing. With our thorough knowledge of the 64E-9 codes and our many years of experience, we can help you avoid closings, reduce liability, and ensure a safe swimming environment.
Being forced to close your pool for non-compliance has many negative implications as you can imagine, a swimmer being injured in your pool is even more severe. Avoid all of this by updating your pool safety products today. Not only will you meet the Safety Act's standards, but also protect your members or guests. Please call us for a personal consultation or FREE site inspection on your commercial project at 727-498-8588.
Helpful links :
Miami News Child trapped in pool drain August 24,2009
http://wn.whdh.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=4071641&at1=News&h1=Young girl recovering after getting arm stuck in pool drain&flvUri=
MSNBC TodayShow News story: July 6,2009
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/31759011#31759011
Fox 13 News story explaining the new code: June 22,2009
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/pinellas/Pool_drains_062209
Florida Department of Health Website -> www.doh.state.fl.us\environment\water\swim\index.html
Code change to 64e-9 is what we are concerned about
Florida Department of Health New Code Website
FAQS
Who can perform the work? Only a Florida licensed pool contractor.
What is a safety vacuum release system (SVRS)?
The definition in the Act is as follows: “The term ‘safety vacuum release system’ means a vacuum release system capable of providing vacuum release at a suction outlet caused by a high vacumn occurrence due to a suction outlet flow blockage.” SVRS devices must be certified to ASME/ANSI A112.19.17 or ASTM 2387-04.
What is a gravity drainage system?
Gravity Drainage is a circulation system where the water flowing from the pool/spa does not connect directly to the pump. The water drains into a tank or basin open to atmosphere from which the pump pulls its water for circulation back to the pool.
What is an automatic pump shut-off?
Automatic Pump shut-off system -- a device or system that shutsoff the pump/motor when it senses a high vacuum occurrence that includes but is not limited to some of the safety vacuum release devices (SVRS) and load sensing motors.
We have a direct suction Pool and/or spa, what should we do?
You will need to add a ANSI/ASME approved cover as everyone else, but remember... the VGBA requires that a 2nd remedy be added. For 85% of Florida pools and spas, the surge tank will be the 2nd remedy. If you have direct suction, the new 64E-9 Florida DOH code will require you to upgrade to a surge tank in a very short time. You will also need to have this surge tank modification professionally engineered by a Florida licensed engineer.