The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and the International Code Council have released their first standard covering the operation and maintenance of public pools and spas.
Like all other PHTA standards, it has received American National Standards Institute approval.
ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2023 American National Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance is written to provide public health officials, industry professionals and code officials with guidelines that can easily be incorporated into local codes. It covers various types of public aquatic venues. Topics include inspections, operating permits, water quality, hygiene facilities and indoor/outdoor environments.
“This new standard will play an important role in keeping our public pools and spas safe for all communities,” says Dominic Sims, CBO, CEO of ICC.
PHTA officials say the standard serves as a logical companion to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
“The ANSI approval and publication of PHTA-2 is a huge win for our industry,” says Sabeena Hickman, CAE, President and CEO of PHTA. “This standard is the result of hundreds of hours of volunteer expert work and is a significant move toward healthy and safe aquatics venues.”
The ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2023 can be purchased on PHTA’s website.