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| APSP recognizes Georgia agency for ISPSC Education
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APSP
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs was presented an award by APSP in recognition of their outstanding dedication to the aquatic industry and promotion of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Shawn Still, APSP Georgia Chapter director of government affairs, presented the award at the 2017 Building Officials Association of Georgia annual conference. With the assistance of the Georgia agency, a dozen 2012 ISPSC classes were taught throughout Georgia to educate contractors and building code officials since December 2016. In addition, Mr. Still presented an award of appreciation to Ted Miltiades in recognition of his contributions of time and talent to elevate the ISPSC in Georgia. Mr. Miltiades serves as the Director, Office of Construction Codes & Research at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The next 2012 ISPSC Georgia class will be held this July at the Georgia State Inspectors Association Conference. The 2012 ISPSC became mandatory for all residential pools in Georgia in January 2017. View all of the ISPSC adoptions here. For more information about upcoming Georgia classes, email the APSP Georgia Chapter.
APSP
APSP is pleased to announce that the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC) was adopted by three states (California, Massachusetts and New Hampshire) and 22 new jurisdictions throughout California, Illinois, Kansas and Texas. This takes the local adoptions up to 74. Check out the list of current adoptions here. For more information email Susan Hilaski.
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| State legislation and regulation updates
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APSP
To help you better understand what proposed legislation and regulations mean for you and your business, APSP reports on bills that affect the pool, spa and hot tub industry as they are filed. Members also receive email alerts on any proposed rules affecting the pool, spa and hot tub industry in their area. These three states plus one Federal issue need your immediate attention:
California — Safety
Nevada — Licensing
Ohio — Building Codes
United States — Energy Efficiency Pool Pump Rule
| Comment deadline for two APSP standards approaching
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APSP
There's still time to submit your comments on the revised ANSI/APSP/ICC 11-201X, Standard for Water Quality in Public Pools and Spas and the ANSI/APSP/ICC 16 201X, Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs. The American National Standard Institute (ANSI) public review deadline for both standards is June 26. To receive an electronic draft of either or both of these standards, email Susan Hilaski or call 703.838.0083 ext. 159. Submit your comments by emailing shilaski@apsp.org. You may copy ANSI on the email.
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| The countdown begins for 2017 awards
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APSP
Summer isn't the only thing that is just around the corner. You have less than three weeks to get your nominations and submissions to us for our Awards Programs and the 2017 International Awards of Excellence Program. The deadline is June 30. We're recognizing the best of the industry including: 2017 AOE Winners, CBP of the Year, CSP of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Chapter of the Year and Young Professionals of the Year. We'll recognize our winners this October during the APSP Awards Reception being held in Orlando, Florida. Learn more at APSP.org/Awards.
| Join or renew your membership for under $50 a month
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APSP
Did you know that APSP offers a monthly membership payment option? For less than $50 a month, you can continue to enjoy all of APSP's benefits. Simply select the monthly payment option on your membership application or renewal invoice. Email APSP Member Services or call 703.838.0083 ext. 301 to get started.
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| Big savings on favorite APSP certifications and products
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APSP
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| Sponsor Spotlight — Latham International
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Latham Automatic Safety Covers Meet Barrier Requirement Under ISPSC
Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Washington, and West Virginia have all adopted the 2015 ISPSC, which allows an automatic safety cover to meet the barrier requirement for inground residential swimming pools. Nearly a dozen individual counties and cities have also adopted the 2015 ISPSC. Other states and municipalities, such as Indiana, have their own local codes that allow an automatic safety cover to be used in lieu of a fence or other barrier.
In addition, 16 states and over 50 individual counties and cities currently use the 2012 ISPSC which allows an automatic safety cover to meet the barrier requirement for inground residential spas.
A homeowner not only receives all the standard benefits of an automatic safety cover, such as safety, energy savings and convenience, they can also save money that would have been spent on other barriers like fences and walls. Be sure to check with your local municipality for their current pool related codes to verify if an automatic safety cover will meet the barrier requirement.
Click here to view the updated ISPSC May Report
Contact:
Latham Pool Products, Inc.
800-833 3800 lathampool.com.
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APSP
We welcome the following companies, new members from May 1 to June 1, into the APSP family. With the support and participation from members like you, we are able to build the industry and grow our members' businesses. Thank you!
New Members — May 1 to June 1, 2017
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WWW.NSPD.NET
A New B2B Website!
Associated Leisure – Northeastern Swimming Pool Distributors is taking their customer service to the next level! Excited to announce the launch of NSPD.NET, this new site will allow customers to check inventory, perform product searches, view all accounting information, places orders & more. You can even chat live with us! Become a user to gain full access. Anytime. Anywhere.
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| Congratulations to newly certified professionals
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APSP
Congratulations to our newly certified individuals who have earned their designation between May 1 and June 1, 2017!
CBP Certified Building Professional:
Ian Espda, Platinum Pools and Michael Martino, Leisure Tech
CMS Certified Maintenance Specialist:
August Semple, Hammerhead Pools and Om Thosar, Blue Magic Pool Servicing
CST Certified Service Technician:
Jacob Brodie; Christopher Greco; Sean P. Kelly, Sean P. Kelly Inc and David Macielag, Colony Pool Svc., Inc.
For more information about earning one of our five certification designations, visit APSPUniversity.org, email the APSP University or call 703.838.0083 ext. 274.
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CVSA
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) 30th annual International Roadcheck will take place June 6-8, 2017. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers.
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Manufacturing Business Technology
Deloitte's Global Outsourcing Survey 2016 indicates that outsourcing is a trend likely to continue, despite significant changes in the regulatory environment across various industries in the last couple of years. Today, customers are expecting innovative services from their managed service providers, and value, rather than cost, is the new key word. This value will be driven by how companies make innovation a key element of their growth.
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