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Drowning Prevention Tips There is no substitute for adequate supervision. Pools and spas are attractive to children, and children must be kept away from them in the absence of adequate supervision. A fence, wall or natural/artificial barrier should completely enclose your pool or spa. All gates or doors leading from the house to the pool area should have a self-closing...
Learn MoreAlthough few people who have experienced using a hot tub dispute its magical massaging powers, some consumers worry about operating costs. But fear not, portable hot tubs use less electricity than one might expect, and they have minimal effect on residential energy consumption. Consumers can save even more by upgrading to a newer, more efficient hot tub and by following a...
Learn MoreShotcrete Makes it Happen Some of the world’s dreamiest pools are formed from very concrete ideas. According to the National Spa & Pool Institute (NSPI), an international trade association of more than 5,200 manufacturers, distributors, retailers, service companies, and builders in the pool/spa and hot tub industry, some 7.5 million people in the continental...
Learn MoreEntrapment Avoidance Requirements Notice of Building Code revisions for Pool Industry Professionals Please check with your local jurisdiction to find out what is the latest adopted code level you must comply with. IRC 2003 The Residential Code adopted specific Standards for Entrapment Avoidance in 2003. Here is an excerpt from the IRC 2003 section AG 106 on entrapment...
Learn MoreNEW YORK STATE “POOL ALARM” REGULATIONS DECEMBER 14, 2006 Below is an excerpt from a fax blast that was sent out by NESPA, The Northeast Spa & Pool Association. As always NESPA continues to be an integral part of our industry with important communications, advanced education, and unmatched member benefits. Visit www.nespapool.org The State of New York...
Learn MoreThis focuses on guidelines related to preventing drowning accidents and dealing with emergencies related to infants and children. It is designed to give you general guidelines, but it is not intended as, nor can it fully substitute for “hands-on” training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency procedures. All family members who reside in a...
Learn MoreWhen is the best time to plan, buy and build a pool? If a swimming pool or spa is part of your dream yard, you may be wondering… “When is the best time to do it?” To answer that question, you must keep in mind that there are three distinct steps involved. Planning Before you can buy or build your pool or spa, you need a plan. You should begin planning as...
Learn MoreHere’s some off-the-cuff advice on building a pool from a former top 15 salesmen for a national pool company. The pool process can and will be the most infuriating process that you will ever go through. That is, if you build through a national company. The process starts like this. Call a few companies, get a few salespeople out and get some bids. Designers come out...
Learn MoreWhy Some Pools Cost More Than Others Have you ever wondered why the cost of swimming pools of comparable sizes can vary from $35,000 to $500,000? A pool is a pool is a pool, right? Wrong. While a high price tag doesn’t necessarily guarantee quality and complete customization, it does if you are dealing with a top of the line pool builder. Luxury pools, designed and...
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