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Electrical Licensing Procedures
October 15, 2009
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BULLETIN
Electrical Licensing
September 1, 2009
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
DSHS Public Swimming Pools and Spas Update

CLICK HERE for new Information Available on the DSHS Public Swimming Polls and Spas Web Site.

The following information has been posted to the Texas Department of State Health Services Public Swimming Pools and Spas Web site:

Stateholder Meetings Scheduled for the rule rewrite of 25 TAC §§265.181 – 265.208 - Standards for Public Swimming Pools and Spas

Information entitled: "A New Law in Texas That Affects all Public Pools and Spas"

Please click on the link to the Public Swimming Pools and Spas Web site in order to view the information.

DSHS Public Swimming Pools and Spas Program Posts Draft and Emergency Rules for Interactive Water Features and Fountains

The public interactive water featureand fountain emergency rules are now posted on the website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/poolspa/draft.shtm.

These rules went into effect Wednesday, July 8th and will remain in effect for 120 days. An extension of these emergency rules will be filed and will extend them until December 29, 2009.

The draft of the proposed permanent rules for public interactive water featuresand fountains (PWIF's) are also available at the same Web site. Public comment and suggestions are being accepted now and until October 31, 2009.

APSP NATIONAL NEWS

NOTE: To keep abreast on the latest APSP national
updates visit the "What's New" and "Stay Informed"
sections on the APSP home page, www.apsp.org

WWW.MYAPSP.ORG, the free on-line industry social networking website launched March 30th and provides you with the power of community at your fingertips.

Learn More

The APSP SmartBrief is HERE!
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APSP's VGB Central:
Ongoing updates and resources on the VGB Safety Act can be found here

NEW APSP Consumer Suction Entrapment Avoidance Brochure: Protect Your Customers
The new APSP “Entrapment Avoidance Guidelines” inform consumers about the new pool / spa drain covers and lists backup systems for single main drains. View the brochure. Place your order here.

It's HERE! 35 Ways to Generate Leads / Increase Sales.
In challenging times how do you attract prospects and close deals? Get 35 tips from savvy pool, spa, and hot tub marketing experts.

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REGIONAL NEWS:

TEXAS VGB Compliance Information

TEXAS PUBLIC POOL AND SPA CODE WEBSITE

Download the latest compliance chart here

The 2009 Southwest Pool and Spa Show,
presented by the APSP Region 3 chapters and IPSSA Region 9 was a great success. Mark your calendars for 2010, we are San Antonio Riverwalk bound! Dates: February 12-13th, 2010.

2009 APSP Region 3
"Volunteer of the Year" Announced!
Pat Walsh, President of the Above Ground Pool and Spa Company, San Antonio, Texas, was the 2009 APSP Region 3 "Volunteer of the Year" award recipient. Learn More

Congratulations to the 2009 APSP
Region 3 Design Award winners!
The on-line photo gallery and list of award winners by
category can be found here

Special thanks to Our Region's Platinum Level Supporter

Independent Insurance Group
For more information on General Liability coverage
click here.

(for corporate support opportunites,
please contact Ralph Bloch)

Above photos courtesy of Atlantis Pools & Spas of Arrow, OK; Star Pools of Houston, TX; and Robertson Pools of Coppell, TX.