The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) is the international trade association representing companies and individuals in the swimming pool, hot tub, and recreational water industries.
APSP members adhere to a code of ethics in business and technical practices and share a strong commitment to the safe, healthful, and enjoyable use of industry products.
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The APSP Code of Ethics:
All members of The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals agree to observe and be dedicated to the following principles and policies:
- To promote the concepts of free enterprise and service to the public and the industry.
- To strive continually to gain respect for the industry, both in the local community and on the regional and national levels.
- To contribute to the health, safety and welfare of the public in the installation, maintenance and operation of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, and to comply with applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.
- To support efforts to improve swimming pool, spa and hot tub products and services, and to encourage research and development of new materials, techniques and methods.
- To avoid statements which will mislead customers in advertising and other efforts to sell products.
The APSP Certified Building (CBP) and Certified Service Professional (CSP) Program
For many families, a backyard pool or spa can be a dream come true. Choosing a CBP means you're hiring a builder who has demonstrated knowledge of state-of-the-art pool and spa information, including:
- Construction standards approved by the American National Standards Institute.
- APSP workmanship standards.
- Government regulatory requirements.
- Compaction, excavation and soil.
- Stabilization techniques.
- Heaters, decks and other accessories.
Click here for a list of APSP Region 3 Certified Building Professionals (CBP) and Certified Service Professionals (CSP) in your area.
Member Locator
Type in your zip code to find APSP members located in your area.
Pool and Spa Search Engine
Use this link above to search for a wide variety of pool and spa
related goods and services.
The APSP Member Focus on Consumer and User Safety
The safe and enjoyable use of pools, spas, hot tubs, and recreational water facilities comes first with APSP members. Each year APSP members fund an extensive public service communication campaign to educate the public in safe behaviors in recreational water settings. APSP water safety messages reach over 32 million U.S. households – an effort that APSP members take pride in.
Health and Safety Links
Important Water Safety Checklist
Recreation Guides Index
Swim CD | CDC Healthy Swimming
APSP Consumer Web Sites
Our four web sites, TheAPSP.org, PoolPeopleUSA.com, HotTubLiving.com, and SplashZoneUSA.com (the very best kids’ water site combining hot tub and swimming pool safety in a fun and educational environment) successfully connect consumers to APSP members. APSP members are a consumers’ best assurance of safe and enjoyable recreational water experiences – over and over again! Jump in – water is great!
The APSP.org site is dedicated to providing essential services and membership values to APSP members. The site also provides important safety, maintenance, and purchasing information to consumers, as well as serving as an information resource for the industry at large, the media, and government officials.
PoolPeopleUSA.com and HotTubLiving.com are consumer-directed sites offering consumers and end-users the information and tools they are looking for to purchase industry products. Both sites generate qualified leads to consumers ready to buy -- from you, APSP members.
SplashZoneUSA.com is directed to children delivering safety messages via games and fun, making buying and using industry products a family experience.
