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Brian Hannigan
05-03-2007, 05:40 PM
InspectionNews has found this information related to pools and spas that might be of interest to you.


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Business Wire (press release), CA - 3 hours ago
“This new legislation underscores the importance of safeguarding children around a home swimming pool,” said Robert Jechart, member of the ASTM Pool Safety ...


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Jerry Peck
05-03-2007, 06:35 PM
"The new legislation, which went into effect December 14, 2006, mandates ASTM-certified pool alarms be installed on every new or structurally remodeled pool. New York is on the forefront of drowning prevention, representing one of only three states with a pool alarm law."

Florida has required those alarms for over 6 years now. :D