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Practice green swimming pool policies

In the hospitality industry, practicing environmentally sensitive policies in the running and maintenance of swimming pools and spas is two-fold: it is socially responsible and makes smart business sense, too.

Green solutions available in the maintenance of pools and spas reduces costs from the moment installation is complete, and many of these solutions cost no more than less-efficient versions yet do not compromise quality. Green solutions, which are defined as saving water by the reduction of evaporation, energy savings, and reduction of pollutants, are all also environmentally helpful goals.

While there may be an initial investment to upgrade or add equipment, some initiatives, such as solar heating, can reduce energy bills significantly and can enjoy a return on investment in as fast as one to two years.

If marketed correctly, an additional advantage to those who switch to green products will distinguish themselves from the competition—consumers have great brand loyalty for businesses that champion environmental causes.

Here are some examples of how the hotel industry can achieve both goals—reduce expenses and improve the environment: read more....

For hoteliers, the perception of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act is just another expense foisted on an already beleaguered industry. Bringing pools and spas up to code can cost anywhere from $1,300 to $3,500, depending on work required. The threat hanging over the hotel industry’s head is pool closure and massive fines. Well, why not spin this to your advantage?

Think of the act as your moment to make safety the cornerstone of a guest's stay—a way for the hospitality industry to uphold the law while also demonstrating its commitment to protecting children and families. Indeed, no other industry reaches as many people—hotels and motels are destinations for an incredibly diverse group of individuals—and this fact is an invitation to strengthen (or initiate) relationships with guests who value this emphasis on quality and safety.

Use your compliance with VGBA as a “soft marketing” point. Add a simple statement to your advertisements, placards at the front desk or signage at the pool and spa: “This property is in compliance with the Virginia Pool and Spa Safety Act. It is our No. 1 priority to make your stay with us a safe one.” Commercial pools already post required signage, such as the “no lifeguard on duty” or “maximum occupancy.” Here is an opportunity to make safety the first and most important message guests see.
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Pool and Spa News: Still Not Enough Pool and Spa Safety Act Enforcement

Mike Stinson, who owns the "Mike the Poolman" shop in Folsom, California, was quoted in a new Pool and Spa News story on compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act as saying: “Many, many pool owners are doing nothing... They’re calling the bluff of the inspectors because they’ve heard there aren’t enough [personnel] to go around.”

This is just the latest evidence that enforcement of the important, life-saving law has been lax at best. The inspectors are simply not doing their job, and they are putting lives at risk at as a result. How many entrapment accidents -- and deaths -- are we going to see before that changes?

Gardner Pool Plastering Achieves 100% Compliance for the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act: Customers Emphasize Safety & Integrit·

Thu Aug 20, 3:01 am ET

Gardner Pool Plastering (www.gardnerpoolplastering.com), the premier resource in Southern California for residential and commercial pool remodeling, proudly announces its successful efforts on behalf of customers seeking to comply the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGBA). All of these customers now have the anti-entrapment drainage covers and are fully compliant with the Act's requirements, thanks to Gardner's expert professionals.

El Cajon, CA (PRWEB) August 20, 2009 -- Gardner Pool Plastering (www.gardnerpoolplastering.com), the premier resource in Southern California for residential and commercial pool remodeling, proudly announces its successful efforts on behalf of customers seeking to comply the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGBA). All of these customers now have the anti-entrapment drainage covers and are fully compliant with the Act's requirements, thanks to Gardner's expert professionals.

"We have a thorough understanding of the rules governing VGBA per the Federal Standard, which enables us to take the time to review and implement the changes necessary for this landmark legislation. All of our customers have an A+ grade, courtesy of our work, which fulfills both the spirit and letter of the Act. Our work stands as a model of excellence, compared to the thousands of public pools - in Southern California alone - which violate the Act's guidelines. Many of these same pools have the wrong drainage covers, despite having been serviced by so-called experts who lack the knowledge to address this issue. These pools deserve an F because they violate the very safety the Act upholds," says Scott McKenna, CEO of Gardner Pool Plastering.

"The owners of these pools should know that the penalties for non-compliance, including millions of dollars in fines and massive lawsuits, are too great to ignore. Children and families deserve to have access to a pool or spa that meets the standards established by this Act. We have a duty to help customers avoid the too-good-to-be-true promises of inexperienced technicians who are unable to address the importance of safety. Total compliance is our non-negotiable standard of success."

Decades of Leadership and Public Trust 
Gardner Pool Plastering continues to achieve new levels of success, based upon its commitment to professional innovation and public outreach. "The assignments we receive are a testament to our long-term success, credibility and name recognition. Few professionals enjoy this same level of respect, because we always emphasize quality as a first priority for everything we do. From major projects to small endeavors, quality is the hallmark of our work. That principle is at the heart of our efforts for VGBA-related issues, too," states Mr. McKenna.

About Gardner Pool Plastering 
Founded in 1969, Gardner Pool Plastering is one of the largest and most professional pool plastering, finishing and remodeling companies in Southern California. With more than 32,000 completed projects, Gardner Pool Plastering is a trusted brand for new pool builders, architects, designers and landscape professionals.

Practice green swimming pool policies

Use pool safety compliance as a marketing tool

Gardner Pool Plastering Encourages People to Look for the Gardner Seal of Approval: 100% Compliance for the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act

Pool and Spa News: Still Not Enough Pool and Spa Safety Act Enforcement