Wednesday, 08 May 2013 09:00
Could artificial intelligence be used to replace lifeguards in swimming pools and open water?
Written by James Atlas
AI Air Bags For Water Safety from Aqua Inventors dream about new technologies or new applications that could make the world more comfortable or safer. The dream is the most important part, because often the step between a dream and a new product is a small one. With that in…
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Commercial Pool Service
Tuesday, 09 April 2013 11:25
ADA regulations becoming a legal issue for public swimming pool facilities
Written by James Atlas
Identical lawsuits filed against eight hotels under recent pool lift regulation from lexology.com (the association of corporate counsel) USA March 21 2013 The first eight reported lawsuits have been filed against eight different hotels over their alleged failure to install pool lifts for the disabled. It didn't take long. The…
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Friday, 08 February 2013 15:00
Tougher Pool Rules Could Lead Schools To Abandon Swim Instruction
Written by James Atlas
This is happening all over the country with the advent of increased public swimming pool regulation. via hartford courant HARTFORD, CN —— A bill mandating more stringent safety requirements for school swimming programs could wind up putting more children at risk, a physical education supervisor told lawmakers Thursday. That's because…
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Commercial Pool Service
Friday, 22 June 2012 14:26
Great Article on Commercial Swimming Pool Safety Compliance
Written by James Atlas
The Moving Target of Swimming Pool Safety Compliance by John Gitzinger, Director of Commercial Service, Platinum Poolcare The current state of affairs The relationship between condominium/townhome associations and their swimming pools has become more and more complicated over the last 3 to 4 years. Many factors have contributed to…
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Commercial Pool Service
Friday, 20 April 2012 16:28
Is your pool threatening to shut down because of legislation?
Written by James Atlas
You Gotta FIGHT, for your RIGHT, to SWIIIMMM! "The funding isn't there. That's the reality of it," said Mike Conway, city spokesperson. It's the second year in a row that all three of Merced's city pools will remain closed to the public, officials say. That's frustrating some Merced residents, as…
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