The Pool & Spa Industry Just Keeps on Improving

            In the Northeast there has been a lot of movement towards an industry-specific licensing for pool and spa builders along with service firms. In Massachusetts the bill will go into effect July 1, 2012 while in Connecticut and Nassau County, NY continuous work on a bill of their own.  Penalties for the law in Massachusetts will be fines of up to $3,000, regardless if you are performing the work or hired an unlicensed professional. The man in charge of putting this bill together was Chris Callanan who represents Region 9 on the Associations of Pool & Spa Professional Board of Directors. His belief is to begin professionalizing the industry further. To maintain the license builders must complete at least 6 hours of continuing education. While each law differs in each state overall, the industry is looking towards further improvements and professionalism.