Pool and Water Feature Design: Full Series
Agenda
Attend all five courses in this full program series and save 25% ($225)!
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Full Series Course Agendas:
Complying with Codes and Standards for Pools and Water Features
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
9:00 am – 12:20 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Melissa Zeis, PE
- What is The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA)
- National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Certification
- The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) vs. International Swimming
- Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- State codes
- Discrepancies between codes and how to deal with it
Splash Pad Design and Construction
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9:00 am – 12:20 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Melissa Zeis, PE
- Design considerations
- Types of splash pads
- Materials
- Type of operation
- Recirculation and equipment
- Common problems and their solutions
Infinity Edge Design and Construction
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
9:00 am – 12:20 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Melissa Zeis, PE
- Skimmer vs gutter vs. knife edge
- Inlet placement
- Main drains
- Recirculation & equipment
- Catch basin vs surge tank
- Shape and angle of overflow wall
Pool and Spa Design and Construction
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9:00 am – 12:20 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Melissa Zeis, PE
- Code requirements
- What is The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA)
- Equipment basics
- Clearance requirements
- Water treatment & testing
Recirculation: Design and Maintenance
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
9:00 am – 12:20 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Melissa Zeis, PE
- The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA) requirements
- National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) listings and drain requirements
- Equipment sizing
- Recirculation calculations
- Discrepancies in codes
- Most common review questions and how to address them
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Credits
Engineers
15.0 PDHs (3.0 per course)
Architects
15.0 HSW CE Hours (3.0 per course)
AIA - American Institute of Architects
15.0 HSW LUs (3.0 per course)
Landscape Architects
15.0 HSW CE Hours (3.0 per course)
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
15.0 HSW PDHs (3.0 per course)
ICC - International Code Council
1.5 CEUs (Building) (0.3 per course)
Continuing Education Information
These webinars are open to the public and is designed to qualify for 15.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 15.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 15.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved these courses for 15.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved these courses for 15.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved these events for 1.5 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
15.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
15.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Melissa Zeis, PE
CEO/Principal Engineer, Aquatic Engineering Consultants, LLCMs. Zeis graduated in December of 2007 with a BS degree in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University. She began her career in the swimming pool industry in 2008 while working for a hospitality architecture design firm. Her role was to provide the engineering to help the firm, and its clients, navigate the new federal laws addressing water safety and accessibility. Ms. Zeis provided guidance to several states in their development of legislation to address the Virginia Graeme Baker Act, ADA and ANSI Regulations. After leaving the architecture firm, she continued to provide consulting and design services to her clients and grew her client base to include municipalities, HOAs, resort and community pool associations. As she grew in her experience, her company has grown and provides design for everything from high-end residential projects to large water parks. In April of 2018 Ms. Zeis founded Aquatic Engineering Consultants, LLC (AEC), where she and her staff have adopted the mantra of “Solutions. Integrity. Excellence.” AEC strives to provide the best engineering solutions that meet the client’s vision while providing the best user experience. Licensed in over 21 states and with 16+ years in the industry, Ms. Zeis has experience with all types of site challenges, evolving regulations, advances in equipment and related technologies.
