BS EN 17232:2020 PDF Download

The safety criteria, test procedures, and operating specifications for water play objects, features, and structures are described in the standard known as BS EN 17232:2020. This standard primarily applies to water play structures and equipment that are meant for public use in locations set aside for water activities, such as spray parks and swimming pool facilities. It is important to note that other types of equipment, such as floating leisure items, artificial climbing walls, toys, water slides, climbing or bouldering walls around swimming pools, water features not intended for play, water play features in domestic swimming pools, and playground equipment, are not covered by this standard.

By defining particular requirements that must be satisfied, this standard aims to assure the safety of people utilizing water play equipment and features. It contains recommendations for the equipment's design and manufacture as well as the testing techniques that ought to be applied to determine its safety. The standard also covers operational standards, which are crucial for preserving the equipment's safety while it is in use.