Why Join IPSSA?
IPSSA Membership Benefits
By joining IPSSA, you will become professionally affiliated with the largest pool service industry organization in the world.
IPSSA’s 2,800 members strong…
To qualify for membership, you must meet the following standards:
All IPSSA members are encouraged to maintain current business and professional licenses required in their geographic locations.
No chapter in your area? In states where we already have chapters established, it only takes ten people to start a new chapter. Please contact the regional director for information and assistance.
How do I apply for membership?
Contact the chapter nearest your route for specific information on its requirements. This may include a written test or oral interview.
Click here to find the chapter nearest you.
What is the cost of joining IPSSA?
Chapter dues and national dues. Chapter dues very. But what is a few dollars a month, the price of two Chocolate Mochas. In the long run, having someone to help you when you are sick, can save you thousands.
IPSSA Water Chemistry Exam - Defined
The IPSSA Water Chemistry Certification Exam is based on IPSSA’s Basic Training Manual-Part 1. To order a copy of this book email info@ipssa.com. Payment for telephone orders can be made by Visa or MasterCard.
The exam is offered on-line at no cost.
To take the exam on-line, email info@ipssa.com to obtain a log-in ID and password.
IPSSA’s 2,800 members strong…
- Help each other in time of illness or injury by covering each other’s routes, through the IPSSA Sick Route Coverage plan.
- Experience educational opportunities through chapter meetings where IPSSA’s Associate Members (major manufacturers, distributors, service-related companies) provide presentations and assistance to members.
- Qualify for industry rebates through Pentair Rebate Program as one example
- Advertising in the IPSSAN (available only to Associate members except for insert flyers)
- Priority speaking engagements at the chapters. The Program Chair of the individual chapter should be contacted.
- Feature new products in the IPSSAN, members' only exclusive
- Showcase your company as a member, 500 words or less bio and photo
- IPSSA members can purchase group general liability and life insurance through Arrow/HUB Insurance Service, which is IPSSA’s Exclusive Endorsement Partner. For more details about the program call (800)833-3433 or click here to visit their website.
- Have access to sample forms to promote and grow your business
- Subscription to, The IPSSAN, that includes important industry updates, tech tips and educational articles.
- Get free water safety materials to share with customers.
- Peer-to-peer networking opportunities
To qualify for membership, you must meet the following standards:
- Be self-employed or employed in the pool and spa service and repair business and derive more than 50% of your income from it.
- Attend as a prospective member a chapter meeting you seek to join (the one in the closest proximity to your route). Click here to find the chapter nearest you.
- Agree to and participate in sick route coverage pursuant to your chapter’s Standing Rules.
- Maintain liability insurance, at a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage
- Pass IPSSA’s Water Chemistry Certification Examination. Check the information to the left for more details on the exam. Read below for more information on test taking.
All IPSSA members are encouraged to maintain current business and professional licenses required in their geographic locations.
No chapter in your area? In states where we already have chapters established, it only takes ten people to start a new chapter. Please contact the regional director for information and assistance.
How do I apply for membership?
Contact the chapter nearest your route for specific information on its requirements. This may include a written test or oral interview.
Click here to find the chapter nearest you.
What is the cost of joining IPSSA?
Chapter dues and national dues. Chapter dues very. But what is a few dollars a month, the price of two Chocolate Mochas. In the long run, having someone to help you when you are sick, can save you thousands.
IPSSA Water Chemistry Exam - Defined
The IPSSA Water Chemistry Certification Exam is based on IPSSA’s Basic Training Manual-Part 1. To order a copy of this book email info@ipssa.com. Payment for telephone orders can be made by Visa or MasterCard.
The exam is offered on-line at no cost.
To take the exam on-line, email info@ipssa.com to obtain a log-in ID and password.
- When requesting a log-in ID and password, we will need your full name, company name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, and the name of the chapter you wish to join (if known).
- You will receive your log-in ID and password no later than the next business day.
- The IPSSA Water Chemistry Certification Exam contains 50 questions.
You may refer to your copy of the IPSSA Basic Training Manual-Part 1 when taking the exam, but you only have 60 minutes in which to complete it. - During the 60 minutes you can go back and change answers. You will not be able to answer any questions after your 60 minutes expire.
- You must get 90% or more of the questions right in order to pass. After you have completed the exam on-line, you will be notified of the results immediately.
- There are a limited number of times you can take the exam with the same log-in ID and password.
- Click here to request a login ID and password.
