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Use the search below to find an article that may help resolve your pool question. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. If you are not finding the answer to your question, feel free to email us at [support@poolsharkh2o.com](mailto:support@poolsharkh2o.com) and we can try to help. [![Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations for HOAs](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/swimming%20pool%20rules%20and%20regulations%20for%20hoa.jpeg)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/swimming-pool-rules-and-regulations-for-hoa) # [Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations for HOAs](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/swimming-pool-rules-and-regulations-for-hoa) Apr 15, 2024 Did you know that some States, such as California, are considering HOA community pools and spas as “Commercial” bodies of water? It’s only a matter of time before all States get on board with this. There is a ton to do to maintain commercial bodies of water. You have to make sure all equipment is in proper working order and replace, as needed, with the newest technology. We need to make sure the... [![Essential Information if You’re Responsible for Maintaining Commercial Swimming Pool and Spa Logs](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/pool%20chemical%20burn.jpg)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-chemical-burns) # [Essential Information if You’re Responsible for Maintaining Commercial Swimming Pool and Spa Logs](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/pool-chemical-burns) Apr 02, 2024 Why Do We Need Accurate Swimming Pool Chemical Logs? First off, it’s the law in most places. Understanding the potential implications to you personally and to the business that manages or owns a commercial swimming pool or spa that is not in compliance will be discussed later in this article. But be forewarned, the penalties for improper management of a commercial swimming pool or spa can be... 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[![As a Pool Service Company Owner - Why You Want to Service Commercial Pools](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/pool%20maintenance%20company.jpeg)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/as-a-pool-service-company-owner-why-you-want-to-service-commercial-pools) # [As a Pool Service Company Owner - Why You Want to Service Commercial Pools](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/as-a-pool-service-company-owner-why-you-want-to-service-commercial-pools) Mar 18, 2024 Believe it or not, there seems to be a stigma about servicing commercial swimming pools. Pool service companies want to stick to just residential pool service routes because they are “easier”. Commercial pools require all the same things you do on your residential pools. The pool walls need to be brushed. The water needs to be netted. You need to vacuum. You need to make sure the equipment is in... 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[![Florida Health Department Pool Regulations](https://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20Images/digital%20pool%20tester.png)](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/florida-health-department-pool-regulations) # [Florida Health Department Pool Regulations](http://blog.poolsharkh2o.com/florida-health-department-pool-regulations) Feb 26, 2024 As commercial pool operators, we have to do a lot of things to not only maintain our bodies of water, but do it according to our State’s regulations. Keeping the water clean is just not enough. Safety is, and always should be, our number one concern. Things that pertain to safety are water cleanliness, secure and safe handrails and steps, a safe surface and intact mastic. Compliant and functional... 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Having the proper safety precautions in place help protect the bathers and the staff. We need to make sure we have all the proper safety equipment such as shepherd's hooks, ADA chair lifts, secure handrails and even trained lifeguards where applicable. Besides... 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