standards and codes
PHTA Standards
Current Standards Activities
- Call for participation: PHTA-6 Standard Writing Committee
Deadline: July 11 - Call for participation: PHTA-3 Standard Writing Committee
Deadline: August 8 - Call for change requests: PHTA-6 Standard for Residential Portable Spas
Deadline: August 31 - Call for change requests: PHTA-3 Standard for Residential Portable Spas
Deadline: September 12 - Newly published! PHTA-5 Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools
- Newly published! PHTA-4 Standard for Aboveground/Onground Residential Swimming Pools
- Newly published! PHTA-12 Standard for the Plastering of Swimming Pools and Spas
- Call for change requests: PHTA-11 Standard for Water Quality for Public Pools and Spas
Deadline: Rolling
Requests for change will be accepted on a continuous basis. For information or to submit a request for change, go to the Submit a Change Request page. - Call for participation: PHTA Standards Consensus Committee
Application Deadline: Rolling - Upcoming Meetings:
Meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in attending, please submit this Observer/Guest Policy form.- PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC)
Dates: July 24, October 23, online - PHTA-1 Standard Writing Committee for Public Pool and Spa Design and Construction
Dates: June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20, online - PHTA-11 Standard Writing Committee for Water Quality in Public Pools and Spas
Dates: August 7, October 2, December 4, online - PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Dates: June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27, online
- PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC)
About
At PHTA's core is the development of consensus-based standards and codes. The Technical Advisory Council oversees the technical committees governing PHTA's technical offerings such as standards, codes, and scientifically backed resources that inform all areas of the industry. The technical committees are guided by pool, spa, and hot tub leaders that ensure PHTA's technical activities and initiatives are at the forefront of the industry.
ANSI Accredited Standards Developer
As an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer, PHTA follows procedures defined in the ANSI Essential Requirements: Due process requirements for American National Standards. PHTA's Procedures for American National Standards (ANS) was approved by ANSI on December 1, 2023, a revision that replaced the previous published procedures approved on February 22, 2023.
PHTA is celebrating 40 years of being an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer.
A Catalog of PHTA Standards & Codes
PHTA is the leading industry organization recognized by ANSI to develop and promote national consensus standards for residential and public swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. PHTA is proud to have published 15 ANSI standards over the last 40 years, as well as several other codes published in partnership with the International Code Council (ICC). Compliance with these standards and codes is critical for operators, technicians, and builders. PHTA recently published a full catalog of our industry standards and codes. Download the catalog here.
Policies
PHTA seeks participation on new standards initiatives and standards revisions. If selected to serve as a member on the SCC or a SWC, it is understood that PHTA is granted all and full rights in copyright for any proposed language or information that you provide the committee and understand that you have no rights in any publication of PHTA that uses this information in any form. In addition, committee members agree to abide by PHTA’s Antitrust Policy, PHTA’s Procedures for American National Standards, PHTA's Standard Writing Committee (SWC) Operating Guidelines, PHTA's Conflict of Interest Policy, and PHTA’s Volunteer Code of Conduct.
