Posts by SPMC Lifeguard
How to Choose the Right Pool Plaster for Your Commercial Pool
Resurfacing your commercial pool is a significant investment, and selecting the right type of plaster is a key decision in the process. Whether you manage a neighborhood pool, hotel, or municipal facility, it’s important to know what you’re going to get with each pool plaster option. Let’s explore the most popular types of pool plaster…
Read MoreTop 5 Most Common Commercial Pool Repairs
Managing a commercial pool, whether it’s in a neighborhood, condominium complex, hotel, or public park, comes with its fair share of maintenance challenges. To ensure that guests and residents enjoy a safe, clean, and fully functional swimming environment, it’s essential to stay on top of common pool repairs. Identifying issues early can help prevent costly…
Read MoreDo You Have to Drain an Inground Pool for Winter?
Winterizing your inground pool is essential to keeping it in great condition year after year. Some people believe that draining a pool for winter is necessary, but do you have to drain an inground pool for winter? In most cases, the answer is no—it’s neither required nor recommended. In northern states, winterization practices may differ…
Read MoreSpray Sunscreen vs Regular Lotion Sunscreen
Spray sunscreen vs regular lotion sunscreen is an age old questions! Sunscreen is an essential component of a healthy skincare routine, especially for people living in areas with high levels of sun exposure. When it comes to sunscreen, there are two popular options: spray sunscreen and regular lotion. In this article, we will discuss the…
Read More5 Best Practices for Spring Pool Opening
Spring pool opening is an exciting time for the whole community. The weather is warming up, school is winding down, and families are looking forward to spending time at the community swimming pool. A lot has to happen in order for your pool to open successfully. While your pool service provider should handle most of…
Read More3 Steps for Managing Unexpected Expenses During Pool Renovations
There is a common saying about pools and boats. A pool or boat owner’s two favorite days are the day they buy their pool or boat and the day they sell it. As enjoyable as pools and boats are, they require a good deal of maintenance to keep them operating and in good order. That…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of What it Takes to Become a Lifeguard
2022 brought a number of new challenges with it, including many that affected community associations. One such challenge was a massive lifeguard shortage that affected not only community associations, but aquatic facilities of all types nationwide. Most industries experienced staffing shortages. What made the lifeguard shortage so unique and acute? The answer is complex, and…
Read MoreTeaming Up With Your Pool Company For a Winning Pool Season
2022 is here and it is time to plan for another pool season. However, rapid inflation, staffing challenges, and supply chain issues threaten what should otherwise be an exciting time for everyone, the opening of the community pool.
Read MoreHow Long Is Lifeguard Certification Valid?
We receive the question “how long is lifeguard certification valid” quite often and the answer is, it depends. There are three primary certifying agencies in the US for swimming pool lifeguards: the American Red Cross, StarGuard, and Ellis & Associates. American Red Cross certification is valid for 2 years from the last date of class, whereas…
Read MoreThe Critical Importance of Reserve Studies and Funds
This article was sourced from: https://www.bjmco.com/blog/2021/12/02/the-critical-importance-of-reserve-studies-and-funds/ Thanks to Neal Bach of BJM Duluth and Nick Brenneman of Reserve Advisors for authorizing us to post this article. The tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, FL, has left condo owners and HOA boards wondering how such a thing could happen. Following the incident, countless news stories pointed…
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