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Technical Courses
The pool and hot tub industry is highly regulated. Learn from subject matter experts on how to navigate the standards, codes, and ordinances and ensure you're in compliance.
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In-Person
In-person education includes PHTA-hosted events as well as educational sessions at conferences and tradeshows.
November 11
Dallas, TX
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT
6 hours | 0.6 IACET CEUs | 6 PHTA CEUs
$499 PHTA Member / $899 Non-member (Early Bird Rates)
Description:
This session will review the significant changes from the 2021 to the 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC). This session is designed to help builders and inspectors learn and review significant changes made to the 2024 ISPSC recently released. The course is a must-attend for all industry-related professionals such as builders, architects, engineers, building inspectors, building officials, contractors, plans examiner, plumbing inspectors, and pool and spa installers.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the changes/updates made from the 2021 ISPSC to the 2024 ISPSC.
- Examine updated and/or new sections added to the 2024 ISPSC.
Instructors: Richard Anderson, CBO
On-Demand
In July 2021, new federal regulation for energy-efficient pool pumps goes into effect, and it will eliminate the poorest performing pool pumps from the market. Compared to other home energy items, pool pumps are often cited as the second-highest usage of home energy followed by heating and cooling systems. As many homeowners wish to save energy and reduce their energy expenses, purchasing energy-efficient products, including pool pumps, allows consumers to benefit from ENERGY STAR rebates and long-term energy savings. Attendees of this session will review information on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) pool pump regulations and how to address this issue with their customers effectively.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) pool pump regulations.
- Identify the types of pool pump designs that will be impacted by the new regulation.
- Discuss product ratings, ENERGY STAR, and how it affects other national and state standards.
- Communicate the benefits of energy-efficient pool pumps to how to peers and customers.
CEUs: 1
Presenters: Scott Petty and Jeff Farlow
Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.
This on-demand, self-paced program is a comprehensive, interactive course that explains the 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC) concentrating on all aspects of pool and spa design and construction. This course is designed to help builders and inspectors understand the many changes to pool construction including calculations of total dynamic head (TDH), SOFAs, barriers, and additional construction requirements. The course addresses the code regarding quality, safety, energy, and conservation per the ANSI/PHTA approved standards.
The course meets the needs for all industry-related professionals including architects, engineers, building inspectors, building officials, contractors, plans examiner, plumbing inspectors, and pool and spa installers. This on-demand ISPSC training offers the 6-hour training broken into a set of 4 prerecorded sessions that are available for you to take as time permits, 24/7.
This course was developed by PHTA and ICC and satisfies the eligibility for specific jurisdictional requirements to qualify as a 3rd party inspector. The course carries 6 hours of PHTA CEUs and 0.6 IACET CEUs.
Learning Objectives:
- Review code definitions
- Examine ICC/ASPS/ANSI Standards within the code
- Examine entrapment; TDH; sanitation; disposal; storage
- Review heaters, pumps, filtration
- Identify hydraulic design and data requirements for permit approval
- Calculate TDH
Course Fee: $159/member and $259/non-member*.
*Health Inspectors and Building Inspectors, please contact PHTA at education@phta.org to receive discounted pricing for your government entity.
The International Swimming Pool & Spa Code® (ISPSC®) establishes minimum requirements for plumbing systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. As the ISPSC has been adopted by many municipalities and local communities, having a general understanding is imperative. This session will discuss updates on the commercial provisions of ISPSC.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the ISPSC.
- List updates on the ISPSC Commercial Provisions.
- Discuss how to implement updates.
CEUs: 1
Presenter: Ken Gregory
Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.
Swimming and other water-related activities provide ways for Americans to get the physical activity and recreation necessary for a healthy life. Each year, adults and children spend substantial time in pools, waterparks, splash pads, and hot tubs/spas. While most people have a safe and healthy time enjoying the water, these activities do come with some risks. During this presentation, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) will present the key findings from a joint study with the CDC, describing the process for pool code updates. We'll review the main barriers that prevent local jurisdictions from updating their pool codes, as well as the catalysts that promote changes. Participants will also hear about best practices from local health departments who are working to update and revise their pool codes based on the MAHC and what other national model codes are being utilized, such as the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the current status of local pool codes.
- Identify which local agencies use the Model Aquatic Health Code in their jurisdictions.
- Identify best practices in using the Model Aquatic Health Code as a guideline to update local jurisdictions pool.
CEUs: 1.5
Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.
