December 14 2012 Table of Contents

Recently, a number us at Pool & Spa News were chatting about holiday memories, and I was struck by the depth and poignancy of people’s lives. Read more

The 9th Annual World Aquatic Health Conference and Aquatic Physical Therapy Summit, held in Norfolk, Va., reported strong attendance with 412 attendees from around the world. Read more

Last April, the state of Florida moved the overseeing of commercial pool construction from county departments of health to local building departments, and officials there had little time to learn the ins and outs of their new responsibilities. Read more

The ability to heat pool water with solar energy is expanding. Read more

Recently, an unusual, non-fatal entrapment garnered press attention around the country. Read more

Two lawsuits and a major builder rounded out the top three news stories for Pool &Spa News readers in 2012. Read more

Two more pool professionals have joined the ranks as winners of Pleatco’s annual Perfect Pool Guy and Gal contest. Read more

Hurricane Sandy’s October landfall caused more than 100 deaths, racked up billions of dollars in property damage, and for those in the pool and spa industry created a monumental mess. Read more

Any pool built more than a few years ago is probably equipped with either incandescent or fiberoptic lighting. Read more

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is hard at work updating its Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code, a supplemental model code meant for adoption by states, cities or counties interested in establishing energy efficiency requirements. Read more

Diatomaceous earth and cartridges each do an excellent job of keeping pools free of particulates. Read more

Several years ago, one of Cal Boothby’s employees approached a customer for a loan. Read more

Turbidity is one of the most predominant water quality issues in the pool industry. Read more