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Florida code to retain single-wire bonding

2026 Florida building code unchanged: HB-405 requiring equipotential bonding grids defeated

April 14, 2026

By Marcelle Dibrell Two proposed bills that drew opposition from the pool and spa industry failed to advance before the close of the 2026 Florida Legi...

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Manage water using informed tests

April 14, 2026

Water testing should drive nearly every decision on a service route — yet in practice, it is often rushed, minimized, or skipped altogether. When it i...

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Family sues Hayward for suction entrapment

April 14, 2026

A 3-year-old Pennsylvania girl suffered catastrophic injuries — including evisceration — after becoming trapped by a pool drain during a family vacati...

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Drowning hazard recall alert from CPSC

April 14, 2026

More than 30,000 hydromassage jets used in residential hot tubs have been recalled due to a potential drowning hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer ...

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TX drought tightens new pool permits

April 14, 2026

Ongoing drought conditions in South Texas are creating uncertainty for the pool and spa industry, particularly in Corpus Christi and surrounding commu...

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How to guard against suction entrapment

April 14, 2026

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and guidance tied to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, several key checks ca...