It took seven years with many of you involved in writing the Model Aquatic Health Code, it was published nearly a year ago. Now it's time to vote on the over 150 proposed changes to the MAHC this October. It's easy to be involved and have a vote. You
Read more…I'm excited to let you know that on October 17 and 18, NSPF will be live streaming two of the symposia from the World Aquatic Health Conference.
Here's the info, I urge you to take advantage of this educational opportunity!
PUBLIC HEALTH CODE and RWI T
Read more…If you haven't seen it, the mini-preview of the documentary "Taking the Plunge" is worth a few minutes of your time.
This important film helps us understand the extent of the fearful swimmer issue, and that there is hope.
NSPF CEO Lachocki, among othe
Read more…The White Paper written by National Swimming Pool Foundation, published this past May, talks about drowning, saying "drowning has a substantial personal, societal and financial impact. There is a lot to understand, and the financial impact for one, i
Read more…What do you make of the latest A.D.A. pool lift deadline?
How or will you prepare for it?
What do your customers say they will do?
Who is going to enforce the rule?
Read more…What Certifications/Licenses do you currently have for your Business?
We are
* CPO
* CPI (next month)
* HUB
* Hazmat
* Taking Residental Appliance Test in 2 weeks (Wish us luck)
* Contractor license (once Appliance installer license is passed)
* Until the a
Read more…I have been hearing a lot of talk about new Pool Cover Legislation that is supposed to be coming out next year (2012). I haven't been able to find anything concrete myself, and I'm not sure if it will be regional, but the rumors seem to indicate that
Read more…Is anyone familiar with the PA regulations regarding certification of pesticide applicators and how it pertains to those of us doing pool services such as openings and closings? If you can clarify, great. Plus, if you can point the way toward train
Read more…Any ideas for how to (temporarily) light an outdoor pool at night? The pool is 75 feet by 35 feet and the owner cannot afford underwater lighting.
What would it take? The pool currently has a 30 foot light post in each corner of the deck that tempora
Read more…The National Drowning Prevention Alliance urges public pool managers to install needed drain replacements promptly to provide a full season of swimming lessons
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. May 26, 2011— The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) Board
Do you know what the environmental health inspector will be looking for - have you properly prepared? There is a new online training course that is offered by the National Swimming Pool Foundation and the National Environmental Health Association. Th
Read more…It was a great day in Ft. Lauderdale the weekend of May 7 when Bob Ogoreuc, president of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, was recognized with the 2011 G. Harold Martin Award, conferred by the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
The award is
Read more…I was wondering if anyone else has comercal customers who refuse to do any Pool Spa Safety Act updates? And if so, how do you handle it? Also, does your health department want to know what was done or needs to be done? Mine "spent the mint" on a new
Read more…I also posted this on in the group "Solutions for Suction Entrapment" but felt that others who weren't part of the group may find this information useful and informative as it affected all aspects of our business. I received this email this week from
Read more…The National Swimming Pool Foundation is hosting a 5-hour P&SS Act (VGB) Safety Training Event at this year's Orlando Pool & Spa Show, FL, Feb 10th.
Public health inspectors, aquatics managers, state and local health officials and regulatorsDon't be
Read more…The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®) will host nineteen free National Pool and Spa Training Sessions, one longer Safety Event, also free, plus periodic webinars in 2011 to educate health officials about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Sp
Read more…I have seen many videos for adults regarding kids and pool safety. I am looking for a fun video small chlidren will watch annd hopefully enjoy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Read more…I currently have my CPO and my certification is about to expire. I plan on retaking the course but was also interested in the AFO (Aquatics Facility Operator) certification. I am in the distribution side of the pool business and use the certificati
Read more…I just finished the installation of an Inter-Fab slide... Actually, I thought I was finished - BUT I'm not!
This is the first slide that I have installed from Inter-Fab, and there are NO BONDING clamps, screws, anything!!! NOTHING!
When I called their
If you are a member of the "pool industry" community, you have found your home.
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Swimming pools are often associated with luxury, relaxation, and endless summer fun. But there's more than just the allure of crystal-clear water that leads a…
The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry is coming back! JSPSI, a peer-reviewed technical journal, began in 1995 as a subscription-supported print-based publication. It contained articles at a technical…
All pool plaster finishes should last 20 years or more. However, some last only 5 to 7 years, and some less than a year before the plaster surface deteriorates, discolors, and looks terrible.
Why the difference? Very often, plaster…
For 50 years, the pool industry has considered pool water within an LSI of -0.3 and +0.5 to be acceptable and balanced. But recently, and without providing any supporting science or research, the NPC is trying to convince the industry that any…
There are two important issues involved when trying to achieve quality colored pool plaster that will remain durable, attractive, and the proper shade for many years.
The first issue is to utilize superior workmanship practices to achieve…
