Codes and Standards

Dance with Gas Bans Continues

As the federal government seeks to outlaw gas bans, New York becomes the first to impose one statewide.

Industry Responds to Additional Federal Cuts

Study Compares Equipotential Bonding Methods

PHTA Calls for Comments on Spa Standard

PHTA Releases Updated Standard

Tips for Servicing Pools on Short-Term Rental Properties

Find Out the Latest in Florida

PHTA Seeks Members for Standards-Approval Group

In Swimming Pool Industry News: October 2024

PHTA Seeks Members for Standards-Approval Group

News Roundup: August 2024

IAPMO Seeks Volunteers for Pool Code Update

The Latest Pool/Spa Association News

PHTA Water Quality Standard Up for Rewrite

News Roundup: April 2024

NESPA Seeks Change in New York’s SVRS Requirement

California Industry Alarmed by Proposed Water Reductions

PHTA Prepares to Revise Swimming Pool Standards

New Contracting Laws and Updated Pool/Spa Building Code Pass in Florida

With Drought Over, California Faces CYA Bill, Decarbonization Efforts

Department of Energy Passes New Rule to Promote Energy-Efficient Pool Lighting

Remembering Industry Pioneer Leif Zars

Learn the Latest from Genesis, PHTA and Lyon Financial

PHTA Seeks Members of Key Standards Committee

New York Overturns Portable Spa Law; Connecticut Adopts Industry-Written Standard

Comments Taken for Florida Building Code

Forming a Unified Front Against Drought

Industry Pool/Spa Code Becomes Law in Maryland

3 Safety Tips to Secure the Backyard Pool

An Argument for Education Requirements

Controlling Residual Chlorine With Calcium Hypochlorite Versus Trichloroisocyanuric Acid

Anti-Carbon Movement Spreads, Sees Backlash

What to Know About the Department of Energy Pool Pump Rule

Florida Legislature Takes Second Stab at Subcontractor Licenses, Swim Lessons

DOE Releases Draft Motor Rule for Public Comment

California Order Ties COVID-19 to Workers’ Comp

NSF Adds Safety Flooring Language to Pool/Spa Standard

ICYMI: A New Phase for CYA?

In Memoriam: Greg Garrett

Lagoon Language Finalized for Florida Building Code

Industry Standards Writing Community Mourns Pioneer

Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code Names New Executive Director

New Texas Law Specifies Industry Building Code

New Jersey Awaits License Availability

Lagoons Gaining Attention of Government Officials

APSP/NSPF Begin Ironing Out Merger Details

Florida Bill Proposes More Safety Requirements on New Swimming Pools

Texas Bill Proposes Adoption of APSP Code

APSP Updates Water Quality Standard

What Every Pool Service Pro Should Know About Pool Electrical Safety

The Efficiency Equation for Heat-Pump Swimming Pool Heaters

DiGiovanni Honored by ISHOF

New Name, Partnerships Meant to Strengthen Texas Lobbyist

New Jersey Passes Pool and Spa Licensing Law

APSP Technical Committee Chair Honored by Sister Publication

EPA Releases Tighter Energy Star Standards

New Jersey License Bill Awaits Signature

Suggestion Period for Next MAHC Begins

FSPA Builds Up Lobbying Support

Formal Committee Forms to Reconcile Codes

Third Edition of New Model Aquatic Health Code Released

CPSA Webinar Explores Independent Contractor Change in California

California Water Bills Spur Optimism and Watchful Eye in Swimming Pool/Spa Industry

Groups Work to Align ISPSC and the MAHC

National Solar Standard Released

Industry Seeks Motor Efficiency Ruling from Department of Energy

New Water Conservation Standard Addresses Design, Maintenance and Public Education

Florida Offers Commercial Pool Code Training

Expect These Changes in Swimming Pool and Spa Drain Covers

NESPA Hires New Executive Director

Breaking: APSP’s Surprising Leadership Change

Pool/Spa Industry Associations Form Global Alliance

Key Issues Surface As 2018 Model Aquatic Health Code Nears Completion

OSHA Enforces Silica Standards

Showdown Taking Place Between the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the Model Aquatic Health Code in Arizona

Writing Committee for the Model Aquatic Health Code to Meet in October

Makings of a River: A Look at Lazy River Hydraulic Systems

MAHC Proposals Include Sizable Changes, Controversy

European Pool Shows Focus on Growth, Wellness

NESPA Executive Director Planning to Depart