Top Priority for
Public Pools:
–All
pool/spa drain covers manufactured or sold must meet ASME/ANSI
standard A112.19.8
–All
public pools/spas must be equipped with anti-entrapment type drain
covers
–Certain
public pools/spas must be equipped with additional anti-entrapment
devices or systems; one of six options can be used
–Effective
Date: Dec. 19, 2008
All drain
covers mentioned in this Texas Main Drain Summary Chart are
obsolete. Only Suction Outlet Covers (Anti-Entrapment Type) meeting
the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 (2007) are compliant to the CPSC Safety
Act.