It is important to note that in order to provide and install certified covers, it may be necessary to change the attachment frame and/or the drain sump as well. Only a professional evaluation can determine if a new cover can be safely attached to an existing attachment frame. The professional evaluation may determine that certified drain covers cannot be attached without a significant modification to the pool drains. A construction permit will be required for any significant modification to a pool.

All certified covers are required to be marked with “VGB 2008” They will also be marked with “ASME A112.19.8 – 2007” and/or “ASME A112.19.8a – 2008”. The marking must be embossed on the cover in a location where it is visible when the cover is installed. A Certificate of Conformity should be provided to the pool owner or operator when the covers are installed. If a cover is not embossed with “VGB 2008” or ASME A112.19.8-2007 or 8a-2008, it is not certified to the standard and does not meet the requirements of the federal VGB Act. These covers must be replaced with certified covers.

NOTE: The information in this document is intended to supplement the public swimming pool portions of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended, and the Public Swimming Pool Rules. These comments do not replace or supersede any portion of the Act and Rules. Click to download a copy of the Public Swimming Pool Act and Rules.