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The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) was a United States 501(c)(3)[1] non-profit organization,[2] mostly known for selling the Certified Pool Operator[3] certifications, amongst many other less known products.
| Company type | 501(c)(3) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Fate | Merged |
| Successor | Pool & Hot Tub Alliance |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Website | www |
Overview
editThe Certified Pool Operator certification is a credential that could be considered a quasi license to professionally care for and maintain swimming pools in recreational water environments.[4]
In 2019, the NSPF completed a merger with the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), founding the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA).[5][6]
Background
editNSPF was primarily a publishing company; which sells books and online courses through over 1,000 instructors.[7] In 2003, Tom Lachocki was named APSP CEO.[8][9]
Though, for many years the Certified Pool Operator certification was the only certification for someone wishing to work in the pool industry, the CDC now recognizes at least seven similar pool operations courses.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Application for Authority to Conduct Affairs for a Foreign Nonprofit Corporation". Sos.state.co.us. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
- ^ "Nonprofit organization", Wikipedia, 2022-08-31, retrieved 2022-09-01
- ^ "Certified Pool and Spa Operator Certification Courses". Nspf.org. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
- ^ "CPO Certification". Swimpoolsafe.com. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
- ^ Rebecca Robledo. "UPDATED: NSPF Officially Merges with APSP". Hanley Wood Media, Inc. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ Belk, Mike (2024-09-04). "Blue Pool Tile Trends: Stylish Designs for Oasis". Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "National Swimming Pool Foundation | Aquatic Training Courses | Pool & Spa Compliance". Nspf.org. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
- ^ "Tom Lachocki". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
- ^ "Company History". Nspf.org. Archived from the original on 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
- ^ "CDC - Pool Operator Training - Certification, Training, & Education for Professionals". Cdc.gov. 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
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