News

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and the International Code Council (ICC) are pleased to announce the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and publication of ANSI/PHTA/ICC-5 2025 American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools (PHTA-5).

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce POOLCORP as its newest Strategic Partner. The PHTA Strategic Partnership Program creates special opportunities for companies that promote the association’s initiatives, including education, advocacy, and market outreach.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and the International Code Council (ICC) are pleased to announce the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and publication of ANSI/PHTA/ICC-4 2025 American National Standard for Aboveground/Onground Residential Swimming Pools (PHTA-4).

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce Pentair Pool as the Program Sponsor of National Water Safety Month (NWSM) this May. For the ninth year in a row, Pentair Pool will leverage its position as an industry-leading manufacturer of pool and spa solutions to help raise awareness of water safety best practices and promote the lifesaving mission of NWSM.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, this week hosted the third annual PHTA Day on the Hill. Association members were invited to Washington, DC, to engage with policymakers and advocate for the interests and growth of the industry.

National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign celebrated each May to provide water safety education for children and adults ahead of the peak summer swim season. A national coalition of water safety partners—the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the World Waterpark Association (WWA)—shares important safety information and resources throughout the month and works closely with state and local governments to encourage nationwide support.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the International Code Council (ICC), and the National Plasterers Council (NPC) are pleased to announce the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and publication of ANSI/APSP/ICC/NPC-12 2025 American National Standard for the Plastering of Swimming Pools and Spas (PHTA-12).

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-13 2017 American National Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency in Residential and Public Pools, Spas, Portable Spas and Swim Spas, and calls for Subject Matter Expert (SME) participation in the new PHTA-13 Standard Writing Committee (SWC).

Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, is pleased to announce partnerships with BioLab, Solenis, Periodic Products, and Teserra Outdoors. These four partners are donating a total of $85,000, which will help Step Into Swim gift grants to learn-to-swim providers across the country and fund swim lessons for over 1,000 children while lowering the drowning rate.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce RB Retail & Service Solutions as its newest Strategic Partner. The PHTA Strategic Partnership Program creates special opportunities for companies that promote the association’s initiatives, including education, advocacy, and market outreach.