Legislation

PHTA and International Code Council Publish American National Standard For Public Pool & Spa Operations and Maintenance

This new standard will play an important role in keeping public pools and spas safe for all communities.

April 24, 2023

APSP-14: What It Is and Why It Should Matter to You

The Department of Energy has a critical regulation that could affect those in the hot tub business — what it is and why it matters.

April 11, 2023

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Zurich Reduces Indoor Pool Temperatures to Save Energy

The city of Zurich is reducing water and air temperatures for indoor pools as part of their initiative to conserve the city's energy.

February 14, 2023

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Gas Pool Heat: Clouds on the Horizon

California and its Air Resources Board ruling casts doubt on the long-term future of gas pool heaters in California.

January 31, 2023

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PHTA Issues Call for Members of Standards Consensus Committee

The SCC is responsible for reviewing and voting on all pool, spa and hot tub standards to be approved by the American National Standards Institute.

January 30, 2023

PHTA Announces Standards Revision, Issues Call for Committee Participation

Once formed, over the next months, the committee will meet bi-weekly to review and consider revision to the APSP-16 AND APSP-1 standards.

January 10, 2023

Hot Tub Cover Legislation Signed Into Law

The law creates a path for spa and hot tub owners to safely meet state barrier requirements through the use of ASTM 1346 compliant safety covers.

December 20, 2022

PHTA Welcomes Public Comments on Revisions to Standard for Public Pool/Spa Operations & Maintenance

All public review comments are due by December 11, 2022.

November 10, 2022

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Busted: AI Technology Finds Undeclared Swimming Pools

The French government is employing artificial intelligence and aerial photography to find homes with undeclared swimming pools to boost tax revenues.

October 11, 2022

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Dealing With the Drought: Swimming Pool Restrictions Enacted in Vegas

The Southwest has been tightening water use restrictions that directly regulate swimming pools.

September 12, 2022

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Revised Energy Standard Meets DOE Pool Pump Rule

The revised ANSI/PHTA/ICC/-15 energy standard meets the DOE variable-speed pump regulations.

July 21, 2022

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CPSA Town Hall: The California Drought in 2022

Attendees will leave armed with facts and information to educate their local lawmakers.

June 16, 2022

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Proportion: Element of Beauty, Key to Harmony

We explore two basic methods to learning proportion, or the comparative relation between the size of things you see, in backyard design.

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The State of the Industry in Marketing

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The Effects of Chemistry on Water Quality

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2023 State of the Industry: Builder Report

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