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Do you know about the MAHC Update Process

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

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Live Streaming WAHC for those who can't make it to INDY

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

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Documentary Taking the Plunge spotlights fearful swimmer issue

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

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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What do you know about the impact of drowning?

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

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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a.d.a. pool lifts

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?

Started by mark mahoney in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Certifications

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

Started by Heather Linton in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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New Pool Cover Legislation?

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

Started by Monique Nelson in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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PA Pesticide Applicator regs as pertains to Pool Service Professionals

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

Started by William K. Lehmann in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Temporarily lighting an outdoor pool without installing underwater lights

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

Started by Rob M in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Drowning prevention nonprofit supports CPSC drain recall

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

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Are you prepared for the health inspector's visit this season

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

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Let's congratulate Bob Ogoreuc, National Drowning Prevention President

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

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Model Aquatic Health Code - first module, Pool Operator Training, adopted.

The board of directors for the leading pool/spa/education and research organization, non-profit National Swimming Pool Foundation®, voted last week to endorse the first module of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC), entitled “Operator Training.” The

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Non-compliance?

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

Started by michael stimson in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Government Investigation Raises Concerns About Pool and Spa Drain Cover Testing and Entrapment Risks

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

Started by Scott Tarr in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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NSPF conducting P&SS Act Safety Training Orlando Pool & Spa Show -

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 regulators

Don't be

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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National Swimming Pool Foundation to to Host Twenty Training Sessions in 2011 on Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB) Compliance

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

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Looking for a Safety Video kids will watch

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.

Started by Kris Peterson in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Certified Pool Operator (CPO) vs. Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

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

Started by Scott Tarr in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Inter-Fab Slides

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

Started by David Penton in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Pool/Spa Articles

Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues

Posted by Rob Da-J-Man on September 19, 2025 at 11:57am in Pool Design

Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues

asking for a friend, and they are open to work with Qualified Vendors and Contractors : preferably Local - near Chicago area

The "Ancient" steel…

Considerations in Building a "Vanishing Edge" Swimming Pool

Posted by Rex Richard on September 13, 2023 at 4:50pm in Pool Design

Welcome To The Pool Genius Network

Posted by Rex Richard on August 10, 2023 at 5:12pm in Pool Design

If you are a member of the "pool industry" community, you have found your home.

This is a network of pool builders, service professionals, retailers, and pool sales reps,…

The Importance of Yard Elevation in Swimming Pool Design

Posted by Rex Richard on August 10, 2023 at 4:58pm in Pool Design

For…

The Psychology of Swimming Pool Sales: Dive Into the Mind of the Buyer

Posted by Rex Richard on August 10, 2023 at 4:43pm in Pool Design

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 - New Volume 6 Now Online

Posted by Que Hales on March 14, 2019 at 9:32pm

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…

Plaster Finishes Should Last 20 Years

Posted by Kim Skinner on February 11, 2019 at 5:07pm

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…

Is Pool Water Balance Always the Problem?

Posted by Kim Skinner on February 6, 2019 at 4:24pm

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…

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Forum

Safety, Standards, and Codes (61)

Do you know about the MAHC Update Process

Live Streaming WAHC for those who can't make it to INDY

Documentary Taking the Plunge spotlights fearful swimmer issue

What do you know about the impact of drowning?

a.d.a. pool lifts

Certifications

New Pool Cover Legislation?

PA Pesticide Applicator regs as pertains to Pool Service Professionals

Temporarily lighting an outdoor pool without installing underwater lights

Drowning prevention nonprofit supports CPSC drain recall

Are you prepared for the health inspector's visit this season

Let's congratulate Bob Ogoreuc, National Drowning Prevention President

Model Aquatic Health Code - first module, Pool Operator Training, adopted.

Non-compliance?

Government Investigation Raises Concerns About Pool and Spa Drain Cover Testing and Entrapment Risks

NSPF conducting P&SS Act Safety Training Orlando Pool & Spa Show -

National Swimming Pool Foundation to to Host Twenty Training Sessions in 2011 on Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB) Compliance

Looking for a Safety Video kids will watch

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) vs. Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

Inter-Fab Slides

Note: this page contains paid content.

Pool/Spa Articles

Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues

Considerations in Building a "Vanishing Edge" Swimming Pool

Welcome To The Pool Genius Network

The Importance of Yard Elevation in Swimming Pool Design

The Psychology of Swimming Pool Sales: Dive Into the Mind of the Buyer

The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry - New Volume 6 Now Online

Plaster Finishes Should Last 20 Years

Is Pool Water Balance Always the Problem?

Note: this page contains paid content.