June 09.indd - Florida Swimming Pool Association

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June 2009
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The relationship between privilege and responsibility
By Derek Proffi tt, Harbor Bay Pools, Inc.
Privilege - to have special governing body of that industry. When Now is the time when a our voice in the democratic process
advantages or benefi ts. viewed as such, those who realize the commitment to do the right thing and have our future dictated to us by
Responsibility - to hold one’s self aforementioned privileges become becomes paramount. When those who would have a much different
accountable for a debt or obligation. grouped not as members and non- commitment is defi ned as doing what purpose behind their agenda.
As members of FSPA, we all members, but rather as those who you said you would, long after the So in closing, I pledge for myself,
share the inherent privileges which accept the responsibility that comes spirit in which you said it has passed, and implore from all of you, the
come along with membership. There along with such privilege and those and when doing the right thing needs following: As a member, not just of
are, however, many privileges realized who yet have not. no justification other than simply the FSPA but rather of the swimming
by the members of FSPA which are All be it a harsh analogy, I profess being the right thing to do, it becomes pool industry as a whole, I recognize
able to be utilized by all industry this thought not with contempt, for amazingly clear to all resolved that a the privileges of which I have been
professionals at large, regardless of we have all known the tough times great organization can truly only show a benefactor through the hard work
“membership” status. which dictate hard decisions, but its strength in tough times. So let us of the FSPA and therefore dutifully
This situation, as it is, should rather as a call to action. Regardless welcome the opportunity to prove our pledge my responsibility in return
bring us back to the question of how of membership status, we have strength. to my local chapter, to my state
membership should be defined. all profited from the works of our Like a clay pot, which can only organization, to PIPAC, to community
When defi ned as one’s belonging to governing body. We have all benefi ted show the true worth of its creation awareness and to all those who
a professional organization where all from legislation which could have when put through the fi re, so must have invested one minute or one
those involved share common goals ended up much less favorable had we hold it all together if we wish to dollar towards the preservation and
and interests, membership could be we not had the forethought to invest come out glorious on the other side. betterment of our industry.
looked at in terms of the industry proactively when investing in anything Otherwise, it was all for naught. The Start acting on this pledge, join or
as a whole as opposed to just the was an easier decision. only other option would be to give up renew your membership in FSPA.
FSPA scores successful
session
By Jennifer Hatfi eld, Director of Government & Public Affairs and Kari Hebrank,
News Splash
FSPA Lobbyist
FSPA once again had a very budget differences and allow time for
successful session and I appreciate the the mandatory 72-hour waiting period
• Insurance Update: Control commercial auto insurance costs.
continued support of the membership prior to a final vote. The gaming
in helping to make this happen. One conference reached agreement on Evaluate your policy for things such as correct vehicle classifi cations.
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very important priority to FSPA, May 6 which will provide additional
curbing unlicensed activity, passed revenue for the state. All in all, the
in the form of a homeowner warning Legislature passed the least amount • Energy Talk: Education, education, education. The key is keeping up
bill that was drafted by FSPA. We of bills since the 1992 Session---196 with the times when it comes to energy effi ciency. Page 3
also continued to keep at bay any general bills---refl ective of the state of
legislation that would expand public the economy and the huge focus on • Service Scoop: Salt pools continue to grow in popularity. They are
pool exemptions from Department of the state budget. less expensive and just as effective but they are not any less diffi cult to
Health regulation or be inconsistent FSPA scored an extremely maintain. Page 5
with the federal Virginia Graeme successful Session with its top
Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act and the legislative priority passing - the • Enter to win free CE! See back page.
ANSI/APSP-7 Suction Entrapment homeowner warning bill which was
Avoidance Standard. crafted by FSPA to prevent unlicensed
I would strongly encourage you contractor activity. Additionally,
to read the fi nal report for a complete other victories include workers’
understanding of what occurred and compensation legislation to cap
ultimately passed. I also want to attorneys’ fees; impact fees burden
thank everyone who responds to call of proof legislation; affordable housing
to action alerts, requesting that you bill; growth management reform which
contact your legislators. Know that includes a two-year extension on all
your action and support help make the permits and development orders; and
FSPA Government Relations Program a bill to help eliminate the abundance
a success. of foreclosed homes through reduced
Thank you, property taxes.
Jennifer Hatfi eld Note: Bills marked PASSED still
await approval by the Governor.
Budget conference negotiations
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after a weekend of back and forth SR 1334 by Detert (R-Venice)/HR 06243 noitaicossA looP gnimmiwS adirolF
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months you will from our scholarship program.
be reading and Participation in committees and
hearing about task forces gives us the opportunity
this subject to shape and set the direction for our
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quite often. A organization. Also, taking leadership
number of you roles in these groups allow us to grow Melbourne, FL 32903
Alan Cooper will become as individuals.
FSPA President tired of it since How many have benefi ted from
Thursday, June 18
you will already have renewed and serving as a Board member? Some
you will wonder why others haven’t. members had never spoken in front
4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Executive Committee
We all know how the economy of an audience as large as our
has affected our industry. However, Board and the experience gave them
look at how FSPA has a positive the confidence to take additional
Friday, June 19
effect on our communities, industry, leadership roles at work and other
businesses and personal lives. volunteer organizations. Knowing that
The swim meet gives the your voice is heard and counts does 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Service Council
opportunity for schools and swimmers wonders for your self-esteem.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Safety Council &
to compete against each other. It Where would we be without our
Consumer Awareness Committee
gives our members the opportunity to government relations program? I will
be around young people who use and not go into detail about all the things 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Energy Committee
love swimming pools. In the future we have achieved with this program
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bylaws Review Task
these young swimmers will be our since a number of other articles have
customers. Our safety programs allow and will be written about this program. Force
us to give information to the public on Keep reading the Florida Pool Prosm.
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. lunch
how to safely use our products. These Last but defi nitely not least, how
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Builders Council
programs provide us the audience to valuable is your local chapter to
disseminate information on how to you? What is the value of fellowship, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. GR Update
make pools safer. It also allows us to networking and all the programs held
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Membership Committee
inform them of new products. at your chapter? Many of the same
Educational classes help keep opportunities offered at the state level 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Trade Show & Education
us updated on new items affecting for leadership training and individual
Committee
our industry and business. Some growth are offered in the chapters.
5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Presidents & Executive
classes assist us in learning how to You might be wondering, “What is
better and more profi tability operate the purpose of this article?” As I stated Committee
our businesses. They also allow in the beginning, the economy has
contractors to get the education credits affected us, however, I believe that if
needed to maintain their licenses. you are in the pool industry the value of Saturday, June 20
Also, members receive discounts on membership in FSPA is much greater
the classes offered. These are just than the dues you pay. I urge you to
8:30 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting
some examples of how our classes renew your membership. I encourage
are an asset to members. those who are not members to join
All meetings are open to FSPA members.
The Orlando Pool & Spa Show and receive more benefi ts and value
gives all of our members a chance to than the cost of membership.

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Tri-FL Water Treatment M & M Pools, Inc.
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Auburndale
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Treasurer
Executive Director Mark Hetzel, Margate
Rick Howard
Wendy Parker Barsell, APR, CEM,
Rick’s Pool Service, Inc. Ext. 102
Northeast Florida
Clearwater
Director of Government & Public Affairs
Jennifer Hatfi eld, Ext. 111 First Coast Pools & Spas (Builder / Installer) CPC1457547
2555 Porter Lake Drive, Ste. 106 Tony Abernathy, Jacksonville
Technical Training Coordinator
Sarasota, Florida 34240
Bernice Ryder-Smit, Ext. 109
[phone] Florida West Coast
Toll-free: (866) 930-FSPA
Communications Specialist
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Samuel Liberatore, Clearwater
Administrative Assistant
Valerie Swika-Bundy, Ext. 100
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In sur ance Update Energy Talk
Education, education,
Controlling commercial
education
auto insurance costs?
By Fred Horowitz, Pentair Water Pool and Spa
By Debra Tomaselli, CPCU, ARM, Insurance by Ken Brown, Inc.
The mantra in opening a business of these new products may come at
Everyone is looking to conserve The motor vehicle records of is location, location, location. We’ve a relatively high price at the time of
resources and seeking ways get your drivers can have an impact on all seen the results from good and purchase but will return every penny
through a challenging economy. your costs. Take the time to review bad locations. Pool equipment of that investment. With detailed
One way is to review your insurance their records. Drivers with numerous manufacturers today are churning knowledge you will be able to point
programs. Here are ways to evaluate points generally need to be written out so many products geared towards to a time on the calendar when that
a commercial automobile insurance in specialty markets with escalated energy effi ciency that the mantra in investment will start putting money
policy to make it cost-effective. premiums. If someone is headed in the swimming pool industry is now back in the customer’s pocket.
One of the key factors that affect that direction, remind them to drive education, education, education. The key is keeping up with the
these premiums is how the vehicles are responsibly. Another mantra, knowledge is power, times, learning about new products
classifi ed. On a business automobile In fact, now is a good time to has never been more true than in and understanding how they contribute
policy, vehicles are rated according to implement safety programs that will help today’s swimming pool marketplace. to effi ciency. Contractors that have
use. Typical classifi cations include reduce the likelihood of an accident, Everyone, from pool contractors to been building pools for 20 years
service, retail or commercial, and keep your experience favorable and service companies to retail stores, shouldn’t build them like they did 20
these directly impact premiums. Talk maintain competitive premiums. must focus on getting up to speed as years ago. Service companies and
to your agent and be sure each vehicle Your carrier can provide materials quickly as possible when it comes to retail stores should not be offering the
has the proper classifi cation. and guide you in implementing driver this new technology. same products they did when they met
You may also want to review safety programs. Speaking the lingo of energy their customer for the fi rst time.
the values of older vehicles and While reducing your Bodily Injury effi ciency is exactly what people are Whatever your politics, it’s a great
determine whether or not you want or Property Damage coverage may ready to hear and your company thing that Florida has passed laws
to carry collision coverage. Based look like an easy way to cut costs, must be prepared. Knowledge of the regarding swimming pools and energy
on the blue book value, you may wish this is not the time to lower your limits entire swimming pool as a system is effi ciency. In a short period of time we
to pay to repair or replace them after of liability. Today more than ever, the beginning. At the same time a all have to understand how these laws
an accident and eliminate the cost of organizations are likely to get sued. pool is giving relaxation and fun it is will change the way we heat water,
insuring them for collision. So, the need to carry adequate limits consuming electricity, chemicals, etc. plumb pools, circulate water, etc.
Even on aging vehicles, however, of liability is greater than ever. We must always be on the lookout Seek out training classes, go to
comprehensive coverage can be Remember, insurance is an asset, for ways to minimize a pool system’s trade shows, attend product seminars,
valuable. In addition to providing a shield, to help an organization survive costs as a way to maximize its long- talk with manufacturer representatives
coverage for losses such as theft, diffi cult times. Claims personnel are term effi ciency. and look for distributor counter days.
vandalism and explosion, in Florida responding quickly when a loss The last few years have brought Most of the information is free but it
it will replace a damaged windshield occurs and underwriters are creating us new pumps and fi lters, heaters, takes interest.
without applying a deductible. If one innovative, fl exible, affordable pay sanitizers, lighting, etc. Automation Consumers are waiting to learn
rock hits a windshield, the cost of the plans to meet the needs of today’s systems are now designed to run high- from us how they can save money on
coverage has paid for itself. clients. Together we will succeed. technology products on schedules their pool. Let’s tell them exactly what
that keep costs to a minimum. Some they need to hear.
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Bay County 12 10
Brevard County 60 35
Broward County 42 45
Calhoun County 0 0
Charlotte County 12 18 m
Citrus County 27 15
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Clay County 8 14
Collier County 44 27 c
Dade County 116 57 .
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Duval County 41 16
Escambia County 15 11 kl
Flagler County 14 9
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Indian River County 20 13
Jackson County 3 2
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Jefferson County 0 1
Lake County 22 9 w
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Leon County 9 6
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Manatee County 40 20
Marion County 26 11
Martin County 18 7 B
Nassau County 8 1 H
Okaloosa County 12 13
Orange County 93 28
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Osceola County 38 10
Palm Beach County 103 44 b
Pasco County 35 27
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Pinellas County 32 21
Polk County 48 26 e
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Santa Rosa County 20 13
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Sarasota County 16 11 v
Seminole County 26 12 o
St Johns County 44 30
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St Lucie County 32 16 P
Sumter County 19 11
Volusia County 25 14
Wakulla County 1 1
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FSPA scholarship
The SSccooop on Servviiccee
winner update
What ddo you think about salt?
William H. Rippard was awarded Wiliam
FSPA scholarships in the early 1990’s. Rippard at
By Mack Crumpler, Florida Waterscapes
Today, he is the recipient of a 2007 the awards
Presidential Early Career Award ceremony on
Ok Mr. or Ms. Pool Service hassle for the service company.
for Scientists and Engineers as Dec. 19, 2008
Contractor, listen up. Here’s all you Toting a 40 pound bag of salt out to the
announced by the White House on
need to know about saltwater pools. pool is the only down side, but let your
December 19, 2008.
Well, maybe not everything but the son or daughter handle that part, they
These awards are given out to importance of these fields to the
most important stuff. need the exercise. Besides, you don’t
honor the most promising researchers Nation’s future.
The number one question have to do it every visit. Once the salt
and are based on nominations William works at the National
customers ask these days seems to level is established at around 3,000
from federal departments. This Institute for Standards and Technology
be, “What do you think about salt?” ppm, it should be easy to maintain that
is the highest honor bestowed by on creating new forms of electronic
No doubt salt pools continue to grow level; most of the year you don’t even
the government on scientists and devices based on the quantum-
in popularity over non-salt. The cost have to measure it every visit.
engineers beginning their independent mechanical spin of the electron. He
of installation is about 1/30 of the total Disadvantages: This is important,
careers. The purpose of the award is was also chosen in part for this award
cost of a new pool so it really isn’t a salt pools are not less difficult to
to foster innovative development in for his continuous work as a regional
big deal. It is a slightly bigger deal in maintain. All pool operators need
science and technology, increase judge for the Christopher Columbus
the remodeling or add-on project; thus to watch this; there are signifi cantly
awareness of careers in these fi elds, Foundation fellowship competition for
we service contractors must be armed different things to do with a salt pool.
give recognition to the missions middle-school students.
with the right stuff. So, when your I’ve serviced salt pools for a long
of the agencies and highlight the Congratulations, William!
customer asks the “salt” question, you time and it took a while to become
can’t just say, “I like them,” because one with the system as I guessed at
the next series of questions will have runtime, perhaps the biggest factor
NSPF® awards research
to do with why, how much does it cost, other than salt ppm. The only time
how does it work and so on. Let’s look chlorine is generated is when water
at some of those questions, from the is fl owing through it. In the name of grants total $415,282
service aspect. green, this is a good time to suggest
Advantages: Simply stated, less to your customer that the variable
The National Swimming Pool package – without taking on debt,”
hassle, less expensive and just as speed pump would be a good idea
Foundation® (NSPF®) board of remarks Bill Kent, Chairman NSPF
effective. Effective disinfection is too. Another factor that some will
directors awarded six grants totaling Grant Review Committee.
measured by the amount of chlorine consider a disadvantage is chemistry.
$415,282 to continue efforts to Four health benefi t grants were
you have in the pool according to the Ever wondered why you have to add
study the health benefi ts unique to awarded to University of South
Department of Health. It is possible acid to your salt pool every visit? The
aquatic exercise and immersion in Carolina, Utah State University, West
to make more chlorine with salt pools chemical decomposition of pool salt
hot/warm water and to reduce injury Virginia University and Washington
than the DOH wants as a minimum (sodium chloride – same as table salt)
and disease in and around the water. State University - National Aquatic
and you can do it cheaper. Cheaper is chlorine and sodium hydroxide.
Research results will be reported and Sports Medicine Institute. Two
is sometimes relative and that is the Sodium hydroxide, a byproduct of
at the 2009 World Aquatic Health™ injury prevention grants were awarded
case here because the chemical generating chlorine, is what causes
Conference October 28-30 in Atlanta. to Purdue University and University
requirements change with the season your pool to always be at high ph. I
“Research helps spur long-term of North Carolina - Charlotte and
– more in the summer, less in the routinely had a gallon of acid to every
growth. Providing these grants is will help sustain ongoing research
winter. On average, salt is a cheaper salt pool I maintain just to keep the ph
our version of an economic stimulus supported by NSPF in recent years.
way to disinfect a residential pool than within range. Once sodium hydroxide
stabalized chlorine tablets. True, the is in solution, the only thing that can
cost of a bag of salt has gone up but change it is acid. So, single speed
not as much as a bucket of stabalized pump runtime and high ph are two
chlorine tablets. Salt is also less disadvantages, both easily handled.
Code Commentary and
ANSI/APSP Standards are
available!
Call the FSPA offi ce at 800-548-6774
to order your copies.
Code Commentary: Includes commentary with
the complete text of the code
FSPA Members: $30
provisions for swimming
+ shipping + tax
pools from the 2007 Florida
Non-members: $60
Building Codes.
+ shipping + tax
ANSI/APSP Standards:
FSPA Members: $42
+ shipping + tax
Non-members: $69
+ shipping + tax
O r d e r y o u r s
t o d a y !
6 Florida Pool Prosm • June 2009
FSPA scores successful session law. FSPA appreciates Rep. Ambler’s authorizing counties to use tax
efforts in highlighting the importance revenues to provide workforce,
Continued from front page of pool safety in his bill. affordable and employee housing.
STATUS: PASSED.
pool contractors, building offi cials and new residential construction which * Workers’ Compensation
consumers on swimming pool safety has mandatory membership in SB 2072 by Richter (R-Fort Myers)/ *Impact Fees
measures and designate April as a condominium, cooperative, or HB 903 by Flores (R-Miami) SB 580 by Haridopolos (R-Melbourne)/
“Swimming Pool Safety Month.” homeowner association to comply These must-pass bills address the HB 227 by Aubuchon (R-Cape Coral)
STATUS: Both the House and Senate with the federal Virginia Graeme limitation on attorney fees to correct This began as an initiative to level
resolutions and FSPA members Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. FSPA a Supreme Court ruling in Murray the playing field for the burden of
were recognized on the fl oor of their supported this amendment that vs. Mariner that overturned the proof standard when impact fees are
respective chambers on April 16 and simply cited the federal law. HB 2003 workers compensation reform challenged, was favorably amended to
the resolutions were spread upon the 27 passed the full House and was measures relative to “reasonable” place a two-year freeze on all impact
House and Senate Journals. awaiting action in Senate Messages. attorney fees. Passage of HB 903 will fees. Unfortunately, the Senate would
SB 880 was on Special Order to mean reduced workers’ compensation not agree to the two-year freeze, so
*Residential Properties/Community be taken up and amended with rates for employers. HB 227 was amended to remove it.
Associations similar language, but continued to STATUS: PASSED. Many thanks to STATUS: PASSED.
SB/880 by Fasano (R-New Port be temporarily postponed. These FSPA members who contacted their
Richey)/HB 27 by Ambler (R-Tampa) bills DIED. The good news is even legislators to urge passage! *Beach Water Contamination—
These bills make changes to laws without the reference to the federal Public Swimming Pool Definition
regulating both condominiums and VGB Act, Florida already requires *Homeowner Warning Notice/ SB 1296 by Bennett (R-Bradenton)/
homeowner associations. all new residential pool construction Unlicensed Contractor Activity HB 707 by Aubuchon (R-Cape
STATUS: HB 27 was amended to be built in accordance with ANSI/ SB 674 by Constantine (R-Altamonte Coral)
to include a requirement for all APSP-7, consistent with the federal Springs)/SB 1422 by Baker (R-Eustis)/ These bills require the Dept. of
HB 1327 by Gonzalez (R-Hialeah Health to notify the local government
n
Gardens) and the local offi ce of the Dept. of
hhee o
y wwiiiitthh tt r An initiative designed to curb Environmental Protection when it
l a unlicensed contractor activity as part issues a health advisory against
F B of the FSPA legislative agenda, these swimming in beach waters due to
d bills strengthen the existing disclosure elevated levels of bacteria. By adding
e
statement for any property owner a defi nition for beach water under
R
who applies for a residential owner- chapter 514, F.S., it also corrects a
20" WIDE X 20" DEEP builder building permit. They require cross-reference for the public swimming
TAPERED BAG applicants to read and sign off on a pool defi nition under chapter 515, F.S.
DESIGNED FOR DURABILITY multi-page form warning homeowners STATUS: PASSED.
of the serious legal and financial
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liabilities they face when acting as *Public Swimming & Bathing Facilities
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their own contractor. SB 1910 by Gardiner (R-Orlando) /HB
DTUUFTFY LCEHAAFS ER RBAAGG (PICTURED) STATUS: PASSED. 1011 by Precourt (R-Winter Garden)
These bills direct the Dept. of Health
Nobody’s more serious about nets than we are! * Affordable Housing to assign specifi c functions relating
SB 1040 by Bennett (R-Bradenton)/HB to the regulation of public swimming
161 by Aubuchon (R-Cape Coral) facilities to certain special districts
1-800-257-1961 These proposals are aimed at that have qualified engineering
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at Disney World. The bills were amendment process. HB 7127 bond, notice of commencement, of “renewables,” allowing for a 25%
revised to be more narrowly drawn also includes a provision to extend warning to owner and lien process. allocation for nuclear, and reducing
to relate more specifi cally to Reedy construction, building permits, STATUS: These bills never received solar and wind energy allocations
Creek rather than all special districts. development orders and environmental traction and DIED in committee. from 75% to 50%. It also includes
STATUS: PASSED. permits for a period of two years. many of the provisions from the House
STATUS: PASSED. *Automatic Service Contracts energy bill.
*Building Codes/Product Approval SB 660 by Justice (D-St. Petersburg)/ STATUS: FAILED TO PASS HOUSE.
SB 2100 by Bennett (R-Bradenton)/ *Construction Defects HB 15 by McBurney (R-Jacksonville) Passed the Senate 37-1 but the House
HB7143 by Williams SB 2064 by Altman (R-Melbourne)/HB Require anyone who sells services refused to take up the measure.
SB 2100 is a deals with several 709 by Aubuchon (R-Cape Coral) to consumers to clearly disclose
building code and product approval These revise the construction defects automatic renewal provisions contained *Cranes
issues. Among other provisions, the law to clarify notice procedures and in service contracts for services sold SB 1654 by Altman (R-Melbourne)/
bill will reduce the time period for opportunity to repair construction or leased to consumers. HB 923 by Evers (R-Milton)
product approvals from the current defects and specify there are no lien STATUS: These bills DIED. These bills preempt the regulation
four-month process down to 10 days; rights for destructive testing. of “hoisting equipment” used
will add equivalency of standards STATUS: PASSED. *Renewable Portfolio Standard- in construction, demolition or
to the criteria for determining Energy excavation work to the state,
glitch amendments; and, adds the *Department of Business & SB 1154 by King (R-Jacksonville) consistent with OSHA requirements.
International Association of Plumbing Professional Regulation (DBPR) Intended to implement the Public STATUS: These bills DIED.
& Mechanical Offi cials to the list of SB 2262 by Gaetz (R-Ft.Walton Beach)/ Service Commission’s (PSC)
*Arbitration
approved product evaluation entities. HB 425 by Plakon (R-Longwood) Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
SB 2192 by Ring (D-Margate) / HB
SB 2100 also grants rule authority for These bills revamp the Dept. of which came out of the Governor’s
1135 by Poppell (R-Titusville)
the commission to establish voting Business & Professional Regulation executive order for 20% renewable
These unfriendly bills say mandatory
requirements, such as super majority, in an effort to eliminate unnecessary energy by the year 2020. It strays
arbitration is void and unenforceable
for commission actions, authorizes the regulatory burdens for licensed from the PSC’s recommended rule
except as provided by federal law.
commission to charge a fee for non- individuals and applicants. by including nuclear energy in the mix
STATUS: These bills DIED.
binding interpretations, and eliminates STATUS: PASSED.
the archaic building code core course
requirement for all licensees. *Property Insurance
STATUS: FAILED TO PASS SENATE. SB 1950 by Richter (R-Fort Myers)/
Passed the House twice, but failed to HB 1495 by Nelson (R-Orlando)
be taken up on the Senate fl oor. These bills make reforms to property
insurance provisions and specifi cally
* Growth Management/Dept. of require a 10% rate increase for
Community Affairs Citizen’s property insurance holders
SB 360, SB 362, and SB 1306 by to move the company to more of an
Bennett (R-Bradenton) actuarily sound entity.
HB 7127 by Hukill (R-Port Orange) and STATUS: PASSED.
Economic Development & Community
Affairs Committee *Construction Bonds/Lien Law
These bills address transportation SB 560 by Bennett (R-Bradenton)/
concurrency, transportation concurrency HB 299 by Tobia (R-Melbourne)/SB
exception areas, proportionate fair 466 by Wise
share, alternative review processes These proposals make significant
for local government comprehensive changes to construction bonds and
plans, and a streamlined plan lien law provisions, including payment
8 Florida Pool Prosm • June 2009
It’s time to take that great leap forward.
Pleatco
Discover the new
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Florida Pool Prosm • June 2009 9
Chapter News
Check out Chapter Web sites for current information!
Broward Charlotte Harbor
Executive Director: Kathy Bohlander Executive Director: Andy Mallison
[phone] [phone] Ext. 11
[email protected] [email protected]
www.FSPABroward.com www.FSPACharlotteHarbor.com Florida West Coast Chapter President Rick Florida West Coast Chapter Golf
Howard with Golf Tournament winners Jim Tournament. The Solar Source team:
Broward Chapter had a Many thanks to Connie Sue Justice, Corey Heffernan and Matt Pippin Rick Gilbert, David DeSilva, Matt
membership booth at HornerXpress’ Centrella, HornerXpress, for her of Pip’s Pool. Krul and Brent Welkner
40th anniversary event. The Chapter CE presentation to the Charlotte
would like to thank Rick Myers, Aqua- Harbor Chapter members in May. the luncheon. The next Board of Pool Service, AAA Solar Source and
Cal; Jim Smith, LaGasse Pools; The June Chapter Board of Director’s Directors meeting will be held at noon The Pool Works. Congratulations to
Dolly Imbert, Regency Pools; Don Meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, at Applebee’s, the fi rst place team from Pip’s Pool,
Cesarone Jr., Van Kirk and Sons, on Wednesday, June 24 at 258 5110 East Bay Drive, Clearwater (Tri Inc. – Matt Pippin, Jim Justice and
and last but not least Wendy Parker Bangsberg Road, Port Charlotte. City Plaza). The Chapter is pleased to Corey Heffernan. Thank you to
welcome Sean Dastur, Florida Leak everyone who participated.
Barsell, FSPA Executive Director, for
Locators, as the newest member Kick off the Independence Day
volunteering their time to make this
of the Board! Remember that any weekend by joining the Florida
happen.
East Central Florida
Chapter member can sit on the Board West Coast Chapter for a night at
The annual “Fishin Mission” was
of Directors and every member is the ballpark on Friday, July 3 at
at the end of May and everyone had a Executive Director: Lynn Hecklinger
encouraged to attend Board meetings. Bright House Field in the Big Shark
good time. Look for the winners in the [phone]
Please call Malinda if you plan to Café. Come watch the Clearwater
next edition of Florida Pool Prosm.
[email protected]
attend. Threshers play the Dunedin Blue Jays
We are really geared up for our
www.FSPAEastCentral.com
The Chapter held its Annual Golf in a luxurious covered group area with
Government Relations Dinner on
Tournament on Saturday, May 9, padded seats. The gates open at 5:30
June 2. Please don’t forget to get
The Chapter will hold its 2009
at The Eagles Golf Club of Tampa p.m. and the game starts at 7:00 p.m.
those PIPAC donations in. We have
“fun-raiser” on Wednesday, June
Bay. We had 21 teams, with a total Tickets are $20 for adults and $16
seen so many changes and this is only
17 at River Grille on the Tomoka,
of 81 golfers! The Chapter would for children ages 5-12. Included in
possible with your donations.
Ormond Beach. Billed “The Great
like to especially thank the sponsors admission is three hours (5:30 p.m.
Broward Chapter will take a
FSPA Auction,” the event will feature
who helped make this event such – 8:30 p.m.) of all-you-care-to-eat hot
summer break in the month of July.
scores of items, both big and small
a success: A Pool’s Best Friend, dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers,
The next Board Meeting will be August
and both pool-related and not. Items
Anchor Pool Service, Flagstone pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans,
4 at Ruby Tuesdays, Pompano.
were donated by members and area
Pavers, Florida Leak Locators, ice cream sandwiches, chips, peanuts,
businesses, for both a silent auction
Gorman Company – Clearwater, cookies, soft drinks and bottled water.
and a live auction.
Gorman Company – Largo/St. Pete, Also, 16 oz. draft beer will be only $2
Central Florida Chairmen for the auction are
Gunn Sales Inc., HornerXpress, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Post-game
Pat and Wayne Phillips, Wayne’s
Insurance by Ken Brown, Jack’s fi reworks show included!
Executive Director: Mary Manion Solar; Shirley and Billy Moore,
Magic Products, Paver Source,
[phone] Gorman Company; and Lori Bryant,
Pentair Water Pool & Spa, Rick’s
[email protected] Bryant Pools. Chapter members
www.FSPACentralFlorida.com are encouraged to bring friends,
family and employees to the auction
Your Chapter Board of Directors – guests are most defi nitely welcome!
sponsored a special think tank The auction will be the last scheduled
meeting in May which brought get-together of the Chapter before our
together Rick McKee, Government two-month summer hiatus.
Relations Director of the Home Thanks of the Chapter go to Tim
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Association; and our Chapter pumps at the May 17 meeting and to
members. The purpose of the event Shannon Smith, SCP, for making the (cid:115)(cid:0)(cid:40)(cid:69)(cid:65)(cid:84)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:0)
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both groups are facing and how to
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ideas were exchanged and everyone
was amazed to see how really alike Ex ec u tive Director: Mitch Brooks (cid:115)(cid:0)(cid:55)(cid:65)(cid:84)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:0)(cid:48)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:108)(cid:67)(cid:65)(cid:84)(cid:73)(cid:79)(cid:78)(cid:0)(cid:0)(cid:0)
our problem are. It was decided to [phone] Ext. 12
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join hands and include both factions [email protected]
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how the each association works and
to share and compare ideas. The Chapter Board of Directors (cid:115)(cid:0)(cid:55)(cid:65)(cid:84)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:0)(cid:44)(cid:69)(cid:86)(cid:69)(cid:76)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:71)(cid:0)
The Board of Directors has voted is planning a Texas Hold’ em Poker (cid:115)(cid:0)(cid:35)(cid:76)(cid:69)(cid:65)(cid:78)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:0)
to not host Chapter meetings in the Tournament for sometime during
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chance to go home after what we all participating as a committee member CCheckout the new Versa Plumb™
hope will be busy days and taking or in the actual tournament, please
contact the Chapter office. The system by Jandy.
some extra family time to relax.
Chapter is also planning a skeet
This does not mean you should put
shoot. Save Time,
FSPA on a shelf and forget about
The next Chapter meeting is
it. One of the main reasons that
scheduled for September, after the
pool professionals join this trade Save Money,
summer break. Have a safe and
organization is for assistance when happy summer!
needed. The Chapter offi ce will be Save Energy!
open and the Board is continuing to
hold summer meetings. Please, if you
Florida West Coast
are having a problem and need help,
call the Chapter offi ce. This is a huge
Executive Director: Malinda Howard
member benefi t.
[phone]
Don’t forget to watch your mail for
[email protected]
the Florida Pool Prosm every month,
www.FSPAWestCoast.com
read the e-newsletter, see the new Contact your local Jandy representative
look on the Chapter Web site, www. for more information.
The Chapter Board of Directors
wateruwaiting4.com, and watch for
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the Chapter newsletter. Have a safe (cid:165)(cid:18)(cid:16)(cid:16)(cid:24)(cid:0)(cid:42)(cid:65)(cid:78)(cid:68)(cid:89)(cid:0)(cid:48)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:0)(cid:48)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:67)(cid:84)(cid:83)(cid:12)(cid:0)(cid:41)(cid:78)(cid:67)(cid:14)(cid:0)
Belleair Pool Supply for sponsoring
and prosperous summer.
10 Florida Pool Prosm • June 2009
Manasota Northwest Flor i da dinner and refreshments. Don’t forget Our booth purchase helped with the
to bring your photo identifi cation for overall goal to raise $10,000 for the
Executive Director: Andy Mallison Chapter President: Mack Crumpler the CE; it is mandatory. The program kids. We provided 8-10 swim lessons
[phone] Ext. 11 [phone] will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. Don’t through our purchase.
[email protected] [email protected] be late; to receive CE credit you must Thank you to all the board
www.FSPAManasota.com www.FSPANorthwest.com be in attendance for the entire class. members and volunteers that
Member rates are terrifi c at $20 attended and also donated items
Our June Board of Directors No news this month. for CE credit and $10 without CE for the sale. Kim Allert, Southern
meeting will be held on Thursday, credit. Non-members are always Pool Plasterers, deserves a huge
June 11 at the Holiday Inn, Lakewood welcome with registration rates at applause for all of her efforts. Prior
Ranch beginning at 11:45 a.m. There Palm Beach $35 with CE credit and $20 without to the event she collected donated
are no Chapter membership meetings CE credit. Call or e-mail the Chapter items. She also brought with her two
currently planned for July or August Executive Director: Doris Rohner offi ce for a registration form. The family members, Chris and Brandon,
due to a busy summer schedule. [phone] meeting will be at Contractors and an employee, Mary, to help with
Board meetings for those months will [email protected] Business Park. Standing room only set up and sales. Hats off to Kim.
be announced as scheduled. Have www.FSPAPalmBeach.com is expected; register early to ensure Steve Hackl, Hackl Pool
a safe and happy summer! your admittance. Construction, helped tremendously
Marc Gordon, HornerXpress, by supplying the tables and chairs
The next membership meeting
was a great speaker at the May as well as working the early shift and
is June 3. Jennifer Hatfi eld, Director
North Cen tral Flor i da
6 meeting. Thank you, Marc, for helping with the fi nal cleanup.
of Government & Public Affairs,
presenting two hours of continuing Lisa Galan, Fountain Blue Pool
Chapter President: Randy Taylor will be instructing a one-hour CE
education. After the presentation, Ron Service, showed up at 5:30 a.m.
[phone] class on “Chapter 489 - Contractor’s
Stehman, Broward Pool Company, toting coffee and donuts for everyone
[email protected] Responsibilities” (CILB course
pulled the ticket of the raffl e winner. plus an armful of items for the sale.
#0010147, one hour, Florida Pool
www.FSPANorthCentral.com
It belonged to Chapter President Jim We all appreciated the caffeine and
& Spa Association d/b/a Florida
we watched her sort and organize
Swimming Pool Association CILB
No news this month.
the clothing.
providership #0000917).
Steve Hackl, Marc Gordon and Jim
Dan Welsh, SCP Distributors,
The Chapter Board meeting will be
Stevens at a Palm Beach Chapter
was awesome with his sales technique,
held at 5:30 p.m. followed by member
meeting.
Northeast Flor i da registration and a social period starting “the larger the item the cheaper
the price.” Dan sold an entire bed,
at 6:30 p.m. This will include a light
Chapter President: John Garner mattress, box spring and frame, and
[phone] bags of items all to one person.
State offi ce: [phone] Dave Ballard, Horizon Pool &
[email protected] Patio, worked several hours on the
www.FSPANortheast.com morning shift and was our keeper of
sold items for several customers as
they continued to shop and enjoy the
No news this month.
festivities.
Jim Stevens, FL Pool Tech,
donated a large box of items and
worked the afternoon shift along
with Scott Kaufman, Proline
Distributors. Scott can talk just about
Northeast Florida Chapter Safety anyone into a purchase. George
Event, May 2. Stephanie Mitchell, Rohner also turned out to be a pretty
Susan Landragan and Greg Hand good salesman and kept our money
in a safe place after getting up at 3:00
a.m. to drive to the event.
Stay tuned. We’re planning more
exciting events for late summer and
Palm Beach Chapter at the rummage fall to benefi t those in need.
sale to provide swim lessons to kids with
autism in the area.
Polk County
Stevens, FL Pool Tech, giving him
Executive Director: Mary Manion
the opportunity to spin the “Wheel for
Success.” He won $64 and donated [phone]
half of it back to the Chapter. [email protected]
The rummage sale benefiting www.FSPAPolkCounty.com
swim lessons for Palm Beach kids
with autism was April 25. We pulled At the April 28, Polk County
together and made it happen. Let’s Builder/Service Committee meeting,
all join together in thanking each other the members welcomed over 35 plans
for all the effort put forth in making this examiners and building inspectors
event happen. We helped the Palm to the first Hands-on Workshop
Beach Drowning Coalition and the sponsored by the Chapter. Ed
Palm Beach School for Children with Delafi eld, Griffi n Pools, and Tracy
Autism provide these swim lessons. Thompson, Regional Manager of