Codes and Standards

How-To
Writers of International Pool Code Accepting Change Proposals
Those who would like to propose changes to the code have until Nov. 1.
1 MIN READ
How-To
Updated Public-Pool Water-Quality Standard Published
1 MIN READ
Regulation
Dance with Gas Bans Continues
2 MIN READ
Water Safety
Industry Responds to Additional Federal Cuts
1 MIN READ
Electrical Safety
Study Compares Equipotential Bonding Methods
3 MIN READ
Standards
PHTA Calls for Comments on Spa Standard
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Industry standards
PHTA Releases Updated Standard
Short-term rentals
Tips for Servicing Pools on Short-Term Rental Properties
5 MIN READ
In Florida
Find Out the Latest in Florida
How-To
PHTA Seeks Members for Standards-Approval Group
1 MIN READ
Business
In Swimming Pool Industry News: October 2024
Business
PHTA Seeks Members for Standards-Approval Group
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Business
News Roundup: August 2024
Business
IAPMO Seeks Volunteers for Pool Code Update
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Business
The Latest Pool/Spa Association News
Business
PHTA Water Quality Standard Up for Rewrite
Business
News Roundup: April 2024
Business
NESPA Seeks Change in New York’s SVRS Requirement
Business
California Industry Alarmed by Proposed Water Reductions
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Business
PHTA Prepares to Revise Swimming Pool Standards
1 MIN READ
Business
New Contracting Laws and Updated Pool/Spa Building Code Pass in Florida
2 MIN READ
Business
With Drought Over, California Faces CYA Bill, Decarbonization Efforts
2 MIN READ
Business
Department of Energy Passes New Rule to Promote Energy-Efficient Pool Lighting
2 MIN READ
In Memoriam
Remembering Industry Pioneer Leif Zars
3 MIN READ
Business
Learn the Latest from Genesis, PHTA and Lyon Financial
Business
PHTA Seeks Members of Key Standards Committee
1 MIN READ
Business
New York Overturns Portable Spa Law; Connecticut Adopts Industry-Written Standard
1 MIN READ
Business
Comments Taken for Florida Building Code
1 MIN READ
Calif. Drought
Forming a Unified Front Against Drought
5 MIN READ
Companies
Industry Pool/Spa Code Becomes Law in Maryland
1 MIN READ
Products
3 Safety Tips to Secure the Backyard Pool
Brought to you by Nationwide Industries2 MIN READ
First Person
An Argument for Education Requirements
3 MIN READ
How-To
Controlling Residual Chlorine With Calcium Hypochlorite Versus Trichloroisocyanuric Acid
Brought to you by Sigura – Pulsar Systems, CCH5 MIN READ
Business
Anti-Carbon Movement Spreads, Sees Backlash
3 MIN READ
Products
What to Know About the Department of Energy Pool Pump Rule
7 MIN READ
Business
Florida Legislature Takes Second Stab at Subcontractor Licenses, Swim Lessons
1 MIN READ
Business
DOE Releases Draft Motor Rule for Public Comment
1 MIN READ
Business
California Order Ties COVID-19 to Workers’ Comp
2 MIN READ
Aquatics International
NSF Adds Safety Flooring Language to Pool/Spa Standard
A Look Back: Top Retail and Service Stories from 2019
ICYMI: A New Phase for CYA?
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A Look Back: Top Retail and Service Stories from 2019
In Memoriam: Greg Garrett
4 MIN READ
Business
Lagoon Language Finalized for Florida Building Code
1 MIN READ
Business
Industry Standards Writing Community Mourns Pioneer
4 MIN READ
Aquatics International
Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code Names New Executive Director
Business
New Texas Law Specifies Industry Building Code
2 MIN READ
Business
New Jersey Awaits License Availability
1 MIN READ
Business
Lagoons Gaining Attention of Government Officials
3 MIN READ
Business
APSP/NSPF Begin Ironing Out Merger Details
2 MIN READ
Business
Florida Bill Proposes More Safety Requirements on New Swimming Pools
1 MIN READ
Business
Texas Bill Proposes Adoption of APSP Code
1 MIN READ
Business
APSP Updates Water Quality Standard
3 MIN READ
Products
What Every Pool Service Pro Should Know About Pool Electrical Safety
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Technically Speaking
The Efficiency Equation for Heat-Pump Swimming Pool Heaters
4 MIN READ
Companies
DiGiovanni Honored by ISHOF
1 MIN READ
Companies
New Name, Partnerships Meant to Strengthen Texas Lobbyist
2 MIN READ
Business
New Jersey Passes Pool and Spa Licensing Law
2 MIN READ
Aquatics International
APSP Technical Committee Chair Honored by Sister Publication
1 MIN READ
Business
EPA Releases Tighter Energy Star Standards
2 MIN READ
Business
New Jersey License Bill Awaits Signature
1 MIN READ
Business
Suggestion Period for Next MAHC Begins
1 MIN READ
Business
FSPA Builds Up Lobbying Support
2 MIN READ
Business
Formal Committee Forms to Reconcile Codes
1 MIN READ
How-To
Third Edition of New Model Aquatic Health Code Released
Brought to you by Cox Communities1 MIN READ
Business
CPSA Webinar Explores Independent Contractor Change in California
1 MIN READ
Business
California Water Bills Spur Optimism and Watchful Eye in Swimming Pool/Spa Industry
1 MIN READ
Business
Groups Work to Align ISPSC and the MAHC
3 MIN READ
Business
National Solar Standard Released
3 MIN READ
Business
Industry Seeks Motor Efficiency Ruling from Department of Energy
2 MIN READ
Business
New Water Conservation Standard Addresses Design, Maintenance and Public Education
2 MIN READ
How-To
Florida Offers Commercial Pool Code Training
1 MIN READ
How-To
Expect These Changes in Swimming Pool and Spa Drain Covers
5 MIN READ
Business
NESPA Hires New Executive Director
2 MIN READ
Business
Breaking: APSP’s Surprising Leadership Change
4 MIN READ
Business
Pool/Spa Industry Associations Form Global Alliance
2 MIN READ
How-To
Key Issues Surface As 2018 Model Aquatic Health Code Nears Completion
1 MIN READ
Business
OSHA Enforces Silica Standards
1 MIN READ
Business
Showdown Taking Place Between the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the Model Aquatic Health Code in Arizona
3 MIN READ
Business
Writing Committee for the Model Aquatic Health Code to Meet in October
1 MIN READ
How-To
Makings of a River: A Look at Lazy River Hydraulic Systems
8 MIN READ
Business
MAHC Proposals Include Sizable Changes, Controversy
3 MIN READ
Business
European Pool Shows Focus on Growth, Wellness
2 MIN READ
Business
NESPA Executive Director Planning to Depart
5 MIN READ
Business
These Inventors Were Way, Way Ahead of the VGB
2 MIN READ
Business
APSP Drain Cover Standard Out For Public Comment
3 MIN READ
Business
California Industry Decries Increase in Government Oversight
2 MIN READ
Business
Suction Outlet/Water Quality Standards Out for Public Comment
1 MIN READ
Business
Federal Pump Rule Established
4 MIN READ
Business
Florida House Introduces Bill to Ease Risk of ADA Lawsuits
2 MIN READ
Business
Confusion, Discord Follow APSP Residential Chemistry Standard Language
3 MIN READ
How-To
How to Keep Every Pool Safe with Proper Water Bonding
Brought to you by CMP3 MIN READ
How-To
Swimming Pool and Spa Plasterers and the VGB Act
6 MIN READ
Business
California Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Industry Fears More Water Woes
3 MIN READ
How-To
Drain Cover Standard Update Nearing Completion
3 MIN READ
Companies
In Memoriam: Don Witte, Entrapment Research Pioneer, Code-Writing Virtuoso 1936-2016
5 MIN READ
Companies
In Memoriam: Northeast Spa & Pool Association’s Paulette Pitrak 1951-2016
5 MIN READ
Business
Florida Building Code Limits Finish Options, Brings Back Sun Shelves to Commercial Pools
4 MIN READ
Business
Florida Considers Restricting Ability to Perform Electrical Work
3 MIN READ
How-To
National Electrical Code Undergoes Update
7 MIN READ
Business
Department of Energy Pump Rule Update
1 MIN READ
Business
First Federal Pump Regulation; California to Address Motors
3 MIN READ
Business
California Safety Bill Amended
1 MIN READ
Business
National Retail Federation Objects to New Overtime Pay Regulations
2 MIN READ
Reflections
Turning Point: APSP and NSPF Merger in Motion
3 MIN READ
Business
OSHA Releases New Silica Standards
3 MIN READ
Breaking News
UPDATED: APSP Enters Historic Merger
5 MIN READ
How-To
National Pool Plaster Standard Released
3 MIN READ
How-To
Revised Drought Guidelines May Take Pressure Off Pools
3 MIN READ
How-To
CMAHC Extends Comment Period and Voting
2 MIN READ
How-To
New Pump Regulation and Model Solar Code to Come
5 MIN READ
How-To
NSF Standard 50 Updated
3 MIN READ
How-To
Model Aquatic Health Code to Undergo First Revision
3 MIN READ
How-To
Wisconsin Drops Float Tank Regulations
1 MIN READ
How-To
Plaster Standard Out For Public Comment
3 MIN READ
Reflections
Scenes From the Front
3 MIN READ
How-To
Spa Efficiency Standard Calls for Labeling
How-To
ALERT! Santa Barbara (Calif.) to Vote on Permit Moratorium
1 MIN READ
Business
California Sting Nets Several Pool Contractors
Brought to you by Capital One3 MIN READ
QMR ISPSC
Safety Is Key in Model ISPSC
9 MIN READ
How-To
Deadline Looms to Submit MAHC Suggestions
1 MIN READ
Products
Standouts
7 MIN READ
How-To
APSP Gears up for 2015
How-To
New Pool Light Laws Passed in Florida
4 MIN READ
Business
PSP Expo a Hit in Orlando
5 MIN READ
How-To
‘Hazardous’ Pools Passing Inspection in Florida
3 MIN READ
How-To
Survey Finds Commercial Pool Problems
3 MIN READ
How-To
Head to Head
17 MIN READ
Products
AquaBRIGHT Attains UL Classification
Business
Heaters Ignite Turf War
4 MIN READ
How-To
MAHC Group to Meet
1 MIN READ
Business
New APSP Hire Beefs Up Government Advocacy
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Codes and Standards

Those who would like to propose changes to the code have until Nov. 1.

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