LIPSA FAQs

What is NESPA, APSP Affiliate?
NESPA is the Northeast Affiliate of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) formerly known as NSPI, a worldwide professional trade association. NESPA, founded in 1958, represents the pool and spa industry in the Northeast and serves APSP members through education, promotion and representation. NESPA consist of five chapters, Capital, CONSPA, Long Island, Metro NY-NJ and PennJersey. Members include service companies, builders/installer, distributors, retail stores, manufacturer's agents, manufacturers, independent pool and spa service companies and sub-contractors.

What are the chapters in NESPA, APSP Affiliate?
NESPA consist of five chapters; Capital covering upstate NY, Connecticut Chapter covering the entire state of Connecticut, Long Island covering Long Island, Metro NY-NJ covering Southern New York and Northern Jersey and Penn-Jersey covering Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern Jersey.

Why Join LIPSA?
We are your best resource for networking, marketing tools, benefits, strategies and products that will help ensure the success of your business and your future. Members will benefit from our services, which are designed to provide you with information on the latest technology and keep you up to date with our educational programs.

What's the difference between APSP and NESPA, APSP Affiliate?
NESPA, APSP Affiliate membership is local, covering NJ, NY, PA and CT. All membership dues and programs are done locally. NESPA, APSP Affiliate is responsible for all swimming pool & spa/hot tub issues, questions and concerns regarding the industry.

What prerequisites are there to become a member of LIPSA Affiliate?
The only prerequisite is that your company has to be in business and in good standing for at least one year.

What is the process of becoming a member?
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Can non-members take part in LIPSA Affiliate activities?
Yes and No. Yes, non-members can participate in our Professional Training Institute but must pay 50% more in class fees. Yes, non-members attend and exhibit at the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show and must pay increased non-member fees for ticketed seminars. No, non-members can not participate in NESPA's Annual Design Awards Competition, NESPA's Annual Golf Outing, scholarship programs and special chapter outings. Non-members will not be able to access our member only website section, post free job postings using our job web site www.pooltechnician.com.

What direct benefits do members receive?

Education
As a member of LIPSA/NESPA, APSP Affiliate you can participate at special member discounted prices in our Education and Professional Development programs. We present a wide variety of educational opportunities that include seminars at the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show, The Professional Training Institute which provides hands-on-training courses in NESPA's Morganville facility and APSP Certification courses. Some programs lead to the CSP (Certified Service Professional) and the CBP (Certified Building Professional), designations the participants can use to tell the world about their high level of professional competence.

Technical Information and Standards
APSP has worked for decades to produce the most up to date, comprehensive technical standards for all types of pools and hot tubs all of which are approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). LIPSA/NESPA serves as an instant response source of technical, code and standard information for members who have concerns regarding their building, installing and service activities.  Legislative/Regulatory Representation and Advocacy
LIPSA/NESPA is the voice for pool and spa professionals in Long Island. NSPI is your voice in Washington DC. We provide you with up-to-date information on regulations governing your business, and monitor the latest legislative initiatives that impact the pool and spa industry. We investigate member problems at local and state levels and assist with regulation and code issues.


Chapter Meetings
Held in convenient locations across our region, these events provide opportunities for education, networking, and the cultivation of leadership skills in chapter members. Networking opportunities prevail at holiday parties, social events and golf outings

Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show
Created by NESPA in 1982, the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show has grown into the industry's largest, most productive regional trade show. The Show offers members an enormous selection of business and technical education, the ability to interface with professionals from over 400 exhibiting companies and the opportunity to network with over 8,000 industry peers.

Web Site Service
This website along with www.Nespapool.org offers the most current information on member benefits, educational opportunities, regulatory issues, awards programs, online event registration and related links. www.pooltechnician.com offers NESPA member's only free online job postings.

Can I, as a consumer, call LIPSA and request a referral for the best pool/spa service company or pool/spa builder in my area?
LIPSA cannot single out a service company or builder in your area as the best. What we can do, however, is provide you with a list of all service and builders in your area. They will all be LIPSA/NESPA, APSP Affiliate members which insures that you will get quality no matter which company you choose.