Instructions: Participant’s Qualifications and Agreement
The application consists of a series of qualifying questions and commitments, which the applicant must fill in and affirm, and a statement of the agreement between PHTA and the applicant. All portions (or subparts) must be signed by the applicant, and all statements must be affirmed. This part is not valid until accepted and countersigned by an authorized PHTA staff representative and does not confer any right or benefit unless the applicant successfully completes the multiple-choice exam.

Participant’s Qualifications and Commitments
Receiving the ECBP/MCBP designation is based not merely on the knowledge of how to build pools and spas. To be an ECBP/MCBP , you must also demonstrate business competence in areas such as budgeting, profit and loss, and customer relations. In order to determine your eligibility for the designation of ECBP/MCBP, you are required to answer the following questions. PHTA may require you to provide additional information to clarify your answers before PHTA can grant your certification even though you may obtain a successful, passing grade on the exam. Any information found to be false, now or in the future, will constitute grounds for the denial or termination of your certification. For the following questions, complete by checking the appropriate boxes and providing explanation when requested.

PHTA Code of Ethics and Required Signature
All members of The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance® shall be requested to observe and be dedicated to the following principles and policies:

• To contribute to the health, safety and welfare of the public in the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and operation of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs by complying with all applicable laws, ordinances or regulations and refraining from engaging in fraudulent or deceptive acts or practices.

• To be aware of, and make reasonable attempts to comply with, all applicable federal, state, county, and city codes including, but not limited to, International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, National Electric Code, International Swimming Pool & Spa Code; acquire licenses; file permits; and, maintain proper insurance, as required.

• To respect and not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others and to refrain from using the property of others without their prior, written consent.

• To advertise products, services and prices truthfully and consistently with all federal, state and local advertising practices requirements.

• To establish prices in a manner that does not involve collusion with a competitor and to clearly communicate such prices to potential customers or clients prior to providing such products or services.

• To provide written sales agreements when such are requested by customers or required by law.

• To comply with the terms of all agreements, oral or written, regarding the provision of products or services.

• To respond to any consumer complaints made to any governmental authority, Better Business Bureau or equivalent nongovernmental authority.

• To exclude from company ownership or senior management any person or entity who or which, within the past three (3) years, has been convicted of or pleaded no contest (or its equivalent) to any felony or other crime involving business or financial practices.

• To use the PHTA name, logo and other intellectual property only when and as permitted by PHTA, and to cease all such use upon suspension from or termination of membership in PHTA.

• To file a complaint with PHTA regarding a potential violation of this Code of Ethics only when in possession of credible evidence of such potential violation.

• To cooperate fully with any PHTA investigation of a potential violation of this Code of Ethics.

• Violations of the Code of Ethics are investigated and evaluated by processes outlined in the Governance Policies approved by the PHTA Board of Directors.

I affirm, that to the best of my knowledge, all statements made within this document are both true and accurate. I further acknowledge that I have read, understood, and am committed to adhere to the PHTA Code of Ethics. I have reviewed ANSI/PHTA standards and the PHTA Workmanship Guidelines. I commit to build all my pools and spas to meet or exceed the appropriate ANSI minimum standards, as well as the PHTA Workmanship Guidelines.
Furthermore, I have read, understood, and will comply with the conditions set forth in this agreement. I understand and agree that if I do not complete all the re-certification requirements promulgated by PHTA for the ECBP/MCBP program by the expiration date, my ECBP/MCBP credential, registration, and advertising privileges will be terminated.

Participant’s Agreement with PHTA
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) agrees to the following for the participant seeking the ECBP/MCBP credential:
• To inform the participant via email, to the email address listed on this application, whether he/she has successfully completed the examination and met the certification requirements.
• Successful participants will receive a wall certificate, wallet certificate and logo patch recognizing them as a ECBP/MCBP to the listed home address.
• PHTA will allow employing organizations of ECBP/MCBP's to advertise this level of professionalism to the public in conformance with the advertising guidelines published by PHTA.
• PHTA will not publish the examination scores but will keep a record as to whether participants passed or failed the examination.
• PHTA will not release scores to employers or other third parties. It is at the discretion of the candidate to disclose that information.

The participant agrees to the following conditions:
After initial certification, the participant agrees to re-certify by meeting the following requirements once every three (3) years:

1. Completing a new Recertification Form.
2. Providing PHTA with evidence the participant has completed 24 Continuing Education Hours and
3. Paying a recertification fee.

I have read and understand the conditions and agree to the same:

• In order for a participant, or participant’s employer, to advertise that the participant has earned the  ECBP/MCBP designation or that the company employs an ECBP/MCBP , the participant or participant’s employer must be licensed and bonded as required by applicable state and local laws.

• ECBP/MCBP and organizations agree to conform to the guidelines established by PHTA in regard to advertising and displaying any designations of the ECBP/MCBP Program.
• All participants who successfully obtain the designation of ECBP/MCBP, as the owner or employee of one PHTA member company, are required to notify PHTA in writing within six (6) months of the date that he/she becomes the owner or employee of a different company, as well as the mailing address of the different company.
• A firm is permitted to advertise the ECBP/MCBP  credential only so long as a ECBP/MCBP remains with that firm. If all ECBP/MCBP have left the firm, the company loses the right to advertise, promote, or display the ECBP/MCBP credential.
• Use of any certificate, wallet ID card, or ECBP/MCBP designation or logo in violation of these rules may result in revocation of all rights under the program and will be considered trademark infringement subject to legal action.
• Participant acknowledges that the ECBP/MCBP program is designed to provide generalized instruction concerning a variety of topics in the pool and spa industry. The manner, method, instrumentalities, and/or persons used by Participant in providing products and services to customers are in the sole discretion and determination of the Participant. When working on specific equipment, the Participant understands that each product has specific instructions on installation and operation. It is recommended that the Participant attend the product-specific instruction classes for the said products. Participants cannot rely on the ECBP/MCBP Program for product-specific building, repair and installation information. Participant further acknowledges that he or she will not hold PHTA, its directors, officers, staff, committee members, instructors, agents, employees, participating manufacturer and/or distributor representatives responsible for the results of the Participant’s conduct, including any liability for personal injury.
• Participant, by signing this agreement, agrees to indemnify PHTA, its agents and/or employees, for all losses or damages and expenses, including litigation expenses and attorney’s fees, resulting from or arising out of any conduct or activity, or failure to act by Participant [including, but not limited to, misuse or unauthorized use of the registered designation, certification, emblem and/or other reference to the ECBP/MCBP program]. This document is intended by Participant and PHTA to be construed under, and be governed by, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to choice of law principles.

I have read and understand the conditions of this document and agree to the same:

PHTA Authorized Signature

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