Tag Archives: American National Standards Institute

ANSI approves U.S. aquatic industry standard for water conservation

December 27, 2017

An Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) standard which will help pool and spa/hot tub owners save money, while also addressing drought concerns, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Pool resurfacing company receives UL certification

October 23, 2014

Canada Pool Coating, the authorized Canadian distributor and certified-training agency for ecoFinish™ pool coatings, has received UL-certification in Canada and the U.S. for water potability.

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New hot tub standard released

June 13, 2013

A new standard for manufacturers and distributors of factory built residential portable hot tubs and swim spas is now available.

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Chemical controller manufacturer achieves certification

May 9, 2013

IPS Controllers has achieved NSF International certification on its full line of chemical controllers for swimming pools, spas, and water features.

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Revised pool construction standard approved

May 9, 2012

Efforts are underway to include the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals' (APSP's) revised standard for residential inground pool construction and remodelling into current building codes after it was recently approved by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI).

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Above-ground swimming pool standard up for review

May 9, 2012

After recently announcing the approval of a revised pool construction standard, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) has released a proposed draft revision of American Standards Institute (ANSI)/APSP-4 2007 Standard for Above-ground/Onground Residential Swimming Pools for public review and comment.

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