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HISTORY/PURPOSE

The History of the FSPA
  • The Florida Pool and Spa Association, Inc. operates as the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA)
  • Founded in 1959
  • The FSPA operates as an independent not-for-profit organization serving Florida’s pool and spa industry. It was originally created by a national organization’s Chapters in Florida to serve as the coordinating and administrative support office to carry out projects, programs and services which could be best accomplished on a state-wide level.
  • Committed to fair business practices and standards of health and safety excellence
  • Serves as industry educator, promoter, and information bank
  • All members must be properly licensed and insured and abide by the Code of Ethics
The Purpose of the FSPA

When it comes to building, maintaining, or repairing a backyard swimming pool, let the Florida Swimming Pool Association help you. The 16 local Chapters review each member carefully to be sure they are properly licensed and insured for the work they perform. Click on “Find a Pool Prosm” to find a professional in your area. We encourage you to talk to more than one to find the right company to meet your needs.

FSPA Mission Statement: Advancing Florida’s swimming pool industry.

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Choose an FSPA Member For Your Pool or Spa

When making a major purchasing decision you shop around, ask friends, and family for referrals, and weigh your options. When it comes to investing in your home by building and maintaining a pool or spa, choose a company committed to superior quality, innovation, and customer service. Of all the home improvements you can make, the […]

It’s All in the Fine Print

Reading contracts is an important part of building a pool.  Be sure you understand what you are paying for and what you will get. So you are getting ready to build your backyard oasis and you couldn’t be more excited. What exactly does that all look like anyway? First, make sure you carefully review your […]

Dr. John Doherty: Children Should Learn to Swim Once They Can Walk

The following is from the Florida Swims Foundation’s Blog:   By Mike Madry, FSPA/The Florida Swims Foundation Staff.     Dr. John Doherty knows first-hand how dangerous the water can be if you can’t swim. At age 11 he witnessed it firsthand, rescuing a young boy from a crowded and lively community pool during the middle […]