Our industry is constantly changing, and we like keeping our members updated on the most recent news and events. ICC Adopts ANSI/APSP-7 Anti-Entrapment Standard On September 21 in Minneapolis, MN, code official members of the International Code Council (ICC) overwhelmingly approved the proposal of APSP to incorporate the ANSI/APSP-7 Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance into both the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC). APSP senior technical director Carvin DiGiovanni said, “This victory is a major step for pool and spa safety, and it reinforces APSP‘s safety core value proposition. Adoption into the ICC codes will greatly facilitate implementation of the ANSI/APSP-7 standard nationwide. The IBC code (public pools and spas) has been adopted by all 50 states and 46 states have adopted the IRC (residential pool and spas).” "The ICC's action is the culmination of a great deal of effort by APSP staff and many dedicated APSP volunteers over a long period of time,” adds APSP President & CEO, Bill Weber.  “It underscores the power of the industry when we speak with one voice, as we did here with the APSP proposals to the ICC. It affirms the integrity of the ANSI consensus process in approving the ANSI/APSP-7standard. And, most of all, it affirms what will truly protect the public from future risk of suction entrapment.  It is one of the most significant pool and spa safety advances ever!" Click HERE to view a press release on the ICC decision.  Below are links to all the major pool and spa publications. Industry Publications AQ (APSP Quarterly) Aqua Pool & Spa Living Pool & Spa Marketing Pool & Spa News WaterShapes