VGB-compliant drain covers,
installed and certified.
The Virginia Graeme Baker Act has been federal law since 2008, and it applies to every public pool, every HOA pool, and every short-term-rental pool. If your drain cover is uncertified, faded, or cracked, you're out of compliance. We replace, certify, and document.
What’s included
- On-site drain inspection, cover ID number, manufacturer, install date, condition
- VGB-listed replacement cover (manufacturer-matched: AquaStar, Custom Molded, Hayward, Pentair)
- Sump-and-frame inspection, many old sumps no longer match modern cover specs
- Hardware replacement (stainless or brass, per manufacturer spec)
- Dated install photo + cover ID number documentation (HOA / insurance compliant)
- Certificate of installation with installer signature
- Annual inspection program available for HOA + STR clients
How it works
Standalone inspection $99, or free with cover replacement. We photograph and document existing cover ID + condition.
VGB-listed covers must match sump dimensions. We carry stock for common sumps; custom orders ship in 5–10 days.
30–60 minutes per cover on-site. We install, photograph dated, and document with serial numbers, exactly what HOA management or STR insurance asks for.
VGB covers are dated for replacement, typically 5–7 year service life. Our annual inspection program (free for active commercial clients) tracks when each cover hits end-of-life.
What to know about Utah pools
- Most Utah HOAs and short-term-rental owners don't realize VGB applies to them, and most insurance carriers won't pay claims for entrapment incidents on uncertified drains.
- We see uncertified drain covers in 30%+ of HOA pools we audit. The owners are exposed. We fix it.
- Pools by Dip new builds are VGB compliant on Day 1. The pools that need attention are 10+ years old, residential, HOA, and STR.
- Documentation matters. We hand you a dated install photo + signed certificate; if a future inspection or insurance claim references the drain, you have it.
Common questions
Does VGB apply to my private residential pool?
How do I know if my cover is VGB-compliant?
My HOA inspector flagged the cover, how fast can you replace?
How often does the cover need replacement?
Do I need a single cover or two?
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Tell us what your pool needs.
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