Tag Archives: PHTCC

NSPF online courses available to PHTCC members

May 31, 2012

In an effort to increase education and training programs available to the Canadian swimming pool and spa industry, the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada’s (PHTCC’s) partnership with the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) now allows council members to access a broad range of online compliance courses.

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PHTCC introduces its 2012 board of directors

May 9, 2012

Members of the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) wrapped up the 2011 fiscal year at its annual general meeting (AGM), which was held this month during the Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo in Niagara Falls, Ont.

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Pool council comments on code revisions

May 9, 2012

The Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) recently submitted comments on two industry documents—Chapter 68 of the Canadian Electrical Code Handbook (CE code) and a draft of the proposed International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)—that once finalized have the potential to change the way companies in the pool and spa industry manufacture, install and service their products.

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PHTCC issues memo on diving board safety

May 9, 2012

As a prelude to the 2011 swimming pool season, the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) has released a memorandum regarding the proper installation and safe use of residential diving boards.

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Pool and spa industry supports Canada’s veterans

May 9, 2012

A consortium of companies representing the Canadian aquatic leisure industry recently joined forces to install a swim spa for a Canadian Armed Forces couple coping with debilitating injuries stemming from their recent tours of duty.

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Pool Council receives second stage of code revisions

May 9, 2012

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has released the revised Canadian Electrical Code Handbook (CE code) to begin the second of a three-stage review process after receiving recommendations from various industries, including the pool and spa sector.

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Safety drains recalled due to incorrect ratings

May 9, 2012

Nearly one million pool and spa drain covers have been voluntarily recalled by several U.S. manufacturers after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced they were improperly rated for water flow capacity.

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Pool Council officially opens new office

May 9, 2012

The Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) recently held an open house to celebrate the official inauguration of the association's new office in Brampton, Ont.

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