standards and codes
Participate in the Process
PHTA seeks volunteers on a continual basis to contribute to the revision of existing standards and development of new standards initiatives. Participation on the PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC) or a Standard Writing Committee (SWC) does not require a PHTA membership. You must complete and submit the application form to be considered for the SCC or SWC. A list of current opportunities appears below.
PHTA-13 Standard Writing Committee (SWC)
Application Form
Deadline: May 14, 2025
PHTA-13 Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency in Residential and Public Pools, Spas, Portable Spas and Swim Spas
INTENT: The PHTA-13 SWC will revise the existing ANSI/APSP/ICC-13 2017 American National Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency in Residential and Public Pools, Spas, Portable Spas and Swim Spas, which addresses the efficient use and conservation of water for residential and public pools, spas, portable spas, and swim spas. The standard is intended to assist local jurisdictions and other regulatory bodies, where necessary, in their water conservation efforts during drought and impending drought conditions.
STAKEHOLDERS: Subject matter experts such as pool builders, manufacturers, pool service companies, testing laboratories, certifying bodies, pool designers, public health and building code officials, local municipalities, pool and spa operators, and the general public.
PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC)
Application Form
Deadline: Rolling
PHTA Standards Consensus Committee, PHTA's official consensus voting body
INTENT: The SCC is responsible for reviewing and voting on all pool, spa and hot tub standards to be approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Members of PHTA’s SCC are classified into one of four interest categories: Producer, User-Government, User-Consumer, or General Interest.
STAKEHOLDERS: Subject matter experts such as public health officials, architects, engineers, code officials, consultants, product manufacturers, representatives from other organizations, and individuals with expertise or interest in advancing the pool and hot tub industry.
CURRENT OPENINGS: All interest categories
