Wednesday, November 3

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
The VGB Act: A Pain in the Drain?
Speaker: Paul Pennington, Founder and Chairman of Pool Safety
Mr. Pennington will discuss common misconceptions about the implementation and enforcement of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.  Included will be a brief history on the formation of the law, what is required for public pools to come into compliance, how the devices and systems designed to prevent entrapment as required by the VGB Act work, and which applications they are appropriate to be installed on a pool or spa.  A version of this same presentation has been used to train various State-level health and building officials, and through that feedback, Mr. Pennington will discuss what health officials are specifically looking for when conducting inspections on public pools and spas.

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
CPSC/APSP Presentation
Speaker: Kathleen Reilly, CPSC; Carvin DiGiovanni, APSP
Kathleen Reilly will discuss CPSC’s Pool Safely campaign and bring you up to date on our activities, partnerships and outlook for 2011.  She will have information on hand about the campaign’s education and training efforts, including training materials and online tools. Carvin DiGiovanni will provide an overview of APSP VGB initiatives.

1:15 pm - 2: 00 pm
A. O. Smith Guardian:  The Pool Motor with a Built-In SVRS
Speakers: Ken Osborne, Sales Manager and Erik Nordquist, General Manager
Understanding the need for SVRS protection and how A. O. Smith's Guardian technology-first into the ""layers of protection"" model for creating safer pool environments that comply with federal VGB mandates as well as local requirements. This presentation will cover the process of selecting, installing and using Guardian motors for both single speed and now two-speed applications.
 
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
VGB Update
Speaker: Steve Barnes, APSP Technical Committee
Fast paced Overview where you will learn the root causes of suction entrapment and how each is addressed through VGB compliance. Where to look to understand what must be done to build VGB complaint projects and how to verify success.  Where to find the latest interpretations of the Act and learn about recently updated ASME, ASTM, and APSP standards. The is the perfect opportunity to get a comprehensive overview and update on all things VGB Pool and Spa Safety Act, while surrounded by the latest products and services to help you apply what you learn.
 
 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
The Easy Motor Solution to VGB!  "ECO TECH EZTM"
Speaker: Jim D'Angelo, Emerson Motors
ECO TECH EZ™  -  Variable Speed motor only with an Integrated Timer including SVRS and freeze protection.  Seminar will demonstrate how easy it is to replace a single speed motor with the new Emerson Variable Speed ECO TECH EZ™  with SVRS.  We will demonstrate how to connect, and how to program.

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
The Pool & Spa Safety Act - Suction Fitting Inspections
Speaker:  Ray Cronise, Educational Contractor, US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Many residential and all public pools suction fittings were modified in response to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. Unfortunately ""cover swapping"" was commonplace and these installations may not be compliant.  This seminar will focus on the inspection points of to consider for all suction fittings as well as verifying existing installations to the ANSI/APSP-7 Appendix D.  Proper installation can be achieved using a stepwise approach.
 
Thursday, November 4
 
11:30am - 12:15pm
CPSC - Pool Safely Press Conference
 
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
VGB Compliance Solutions That Pay For Themselves
Speaker: Steve Barnes, Pentair Water Pool and Spa
Compliance requires more than swapping drain covers.  Learn how to ACHIEVE and VERIFY full compliance using a comprehensive approach that pays for itself.  See full line of VGB suction outlet fittings, the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS pump, the only SVRS that meets all Energy Efficiency Standards, and see products that allow “in the water testing” to verify proper installation and full VGB compliance.  Prove it to yourself, your customers and code officials.
 
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
How to Retro Fit existing Grates, Main Drains and Suctions
Speaker: Ray Mirzaei VP of Quality Control and Engineering Services, Waterway
Not all VGB drains are created equal.  We will explain how to retro fit Drains to achieve the True VGB Compliant ratings.
 
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
CPSC/APSP Presentation
Speaker: Kathleen Reilly, CPSC; Carvin DiGiovanni, APSP
Kathleen Reilly will discuss CPSC’s Pool Safely campaign and bring you up to date on our activities, partnerships and outlook for 2011.  She will have information on hand about the campaign’s education and training efforts, including training materials and online tools. Carvin DiGiovanni will provide an overview of APSP VGB initiatives.

2:45 pm-3:30 pm
VGB + Energy Efficiency = The Ideal Combination
Speaker: Scott Petty, Product Manager/Pumps, Hayward Pool Products
Hayward will present its extensive range of safety products including the new EcoStar SVRS variable speed pump, the ultimate combination of the most energy efficient pump at any speed and added peace-of-mind against suction entrapment hazards.  Hayward will also include a discussion of proper suction outlet selection.

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Is Your Sump Legal?
Speaker: Rob Lawson, Lawson Aquatics
Is the sump you're installing (or having installed) CPSC/VGB listed as APPROVED?  This demonstration will clear up confusion regarding ""VGB Certified Sumps"".  It will address the difference between ""VGB Compliant"" and ""VGB Certified"", explain which sumps need to be certified by a Registered Design Professional and site the sections of the ASMEA112.19.8-2007 VGB standard that govern this subject.