The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance board of directors made determinations on PHTA education structure and course format plans for the future. Recommendations were made to address duplicate courses and certifications that came as a result of the unification of The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals and the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Most changes…
Visitors to apsp.org and nspf.org will find a new logo at the header of these webpages. The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance officially launched April 1, unifying the National Swimming Pool Foundation and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. The new organization operates with PHTA as the umbrella, leading industry-wide advocacy, alliances and promotions….
Aquatic activity in healthy water is increasingly on the public’s radar. Today, most health departments require commercial pool technicians to have the Certified Pool Operator Certification from the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Michelle Kavanaugh, mission development director for the NSPF, says the CPO Certification is the most widely recognized certification in the pool and spa…
2019 changes to the VS pump rebate from a Southern California utilities service cause a stir in the pool industryBy Michelle L. Cramer Southern California Edison made significant changes to its rebate program for utility customers who upgrade their pools from a one or two speed pump to a variable-speed pump. Previously, the $200 rebate…
The National Swimming Pool Foundation and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals announced that the organizations will unify to form the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance. The unification was approved by the boards of directors of both organizations at the end of last week and work is underway to finalize the structure of the…
During the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals elected Andrew Levinson to its board of directors, along with a slate of new officers for the 2018-19 term. Additionally, Donna K. Williams (last year’s chair-elect) assumed the new role of chairman of the board….
Grow all aspects of your business at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo Oct. 28 – Nov. 2, 2018, Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort, Las Vegas Network SWIMN Annual Reception (Supporting Women Industry Wide, Mentors & Networking | swimn.net) Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. In room Islander DE at the Mandalay…
Nothing puts a downer on a day at a public pool more than learning of a fecal incident, requiring everyone to clear out immediately. Formed fecal incidents pose a risk for spreading germs, including moderately chlorine-tolerant giardia. It’s important for pool companies to help facilities with public pools understand local and federal policies for handling…
Under a Department of Energy rule for energy-efficiency standards for dedicated purpose pool pumps, starting in February any energy-efficient representations must follow new testing procedures. Although manufacturers aren’t required to implement new testing or performance criteria until July 19, 2021, starting in February 2018, any marketing claims must meet these new requirements. The Association of…
The American National Standards Institute has approved the ANSI/APSP/ICC-13 2017 American National Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency in Residential and Public Pools, Spas, Portable Spas and Swim Spas standard. The standard aims to provide professionals with water conservation best practices. “With the world placing increasing demands on finite water resources, the responsible use of water…
The Association of Pool & Spa Professional’s WAVE Young Professionals Network will be sponsored by Zodiac Pool Systems through 2018. “As we look to the future, we’re excited about investing in our next generation of industry and association leaders,” says Rich Gottwald, APSP president and CEO. “Through Zodiac’s continued commitment, we will be able to…
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has made its Maintenance Specialist Course available online. The self-paced course has videos, interactive exercise and quizzes. “There has been a huge demand for advanced industry education,” says Maria O’Hara, director of APSP education. “Our goal is to continue to provide quality education to stay on the forefront of what…