scope:

This document specifies safety requirements, test methods and operational requirements for water play equipment, features and structures: - intended for playing, and - in areas intended for water activities for public use (non-domestic), typically in swimming pool facilities, and - where water is an integral part in the use of the play equipment/feature/structures. This document also applies for spray parks. This document does not apply to: a) floating leisure articles according to EN ISO 25649 series; b) artificial climbing walls according to EN 12572 series; c) toys according to EN 71 series; d) water slides according to EN 1069 series; e) climbing/bouldering walls used in the swimming pool surround according to EN 17164; f) water equipment/features (e.g. ornamental fountains) not intended for playing; g) water play equipment/features installed in swimming pools for domestic use. h) playground equipment according to EN 1176 series.