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normativa ASTM, ASTM standard

Classification of water slides according to ASTM standards

On previous occasions, we have discussed the characteristics that allow for the classification of the different types of water slides covered by the applicable European standard UNE-EN 1069-1:2017 + A1:2020. This standard establishes 13 types of water slides, although this number will soon be reduced, grouped into two main categories: Delving now into the international […]

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documentación técnica, Technical documentation

Guide to the Technical Documentation Required for a Water Park

When investing in a new water leisure area, the focus is usually on design and construction. However, once the project is completed, the real challenge begins: management. For this, having comprehensive technical and operational documentation is essential. But doubts often arise. Which documents should I request from the manufacturer, and which ones am I, as

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Auditoría de socorrismo, Lifeguard audit, Lifeguard Auditing

Best Practices in Lifeguard Auditing, Management, and Documentation in Water Parks and Resort Pools

During our lifeguard audits, we have identified a common pattern: many resorts and water parks show operational failures resulting from the outsourcing of lifeguard services. Although hiring an external provider may seem like a solution, in practice operators often lose control over procedures, coordination, and the actual implementation of safety protocols. Likewise, we have encountered

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Safe Fun en el Algarve, Safe Fun in the Algarve

Safe Fun in the Algarve: Jupiter Albufeira Hotel’s water park becomes the first in Portugal to earn Safe Fun certification

The Jupiter Albufeira Hotel, located in the sunny Portuguese city of Albufeira (Algarve), has achieved a pioneering milestone: it is now the first hotel resort in Portugal to be awarded the Safe Fun – Aquatic Leisure Certification, which recognizes the safety of its water facilities. This water park, known as Jupiter Aqua Park, successfully passed

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parque acuático de Gran Canaria, water park in Gran Canaria

Servatur Puerto Azul is the first hotel with a water park in Gran Canaria to certify the safety of its aquatic facilities with the Safe Fun seal

The Servatur Puerto Azul hotel, located in the Gran Canarian municipality of Mogán, has become the first resort on the island to be awarded the Safe Fun – Aquatic Leisure Certification, a recognition that certifies the safety of its aquatic facilities in accordance with current European regulations. This makes its water park the first in

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Report: Study on Families Perception of Safety in Tourist Accommodations

We now have the results of the “Study on Families Perception of Safety in Children’s Leisure Spaces within Tourist Accommodations” in its international version. Developed in collaboration with our partners at KID’S CLUSTER, the study’s main objective is to understand families’ opinions on perceived safety in the different areas of tourist establishments—hotels, campsites, resorts, etc.—that

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errores comunes en la gestión de seguridad acuática

How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Aquatic Safety Management

Aquatic safety management is a critical aspect that must be taken seriously when it comes to water parks and public-use pools. For operators and professionals involved in these areas, establishing guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe environment is essential for customer satisfaction and business success. In this post, we share some common mistakes in

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Normativa parques acuáticos, Water park regulations

Water park regulations: how to comply with applicable international standards

If you manage a water park or a resort with aquatic facilities, you know that safety is non-negotiable… especially when it comes to areas designed for families. Your visitors come to have fun, but they also expect to find flawless, safe, and reliable facilities. International water park regulations lay the foundation to ensure that every

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UNE-EN 13451

EN 13451: Safety Requirements for Equipment for Public Swimming Pools

In the previous post about safety in public swimming pools, we detailed the main aspects related to the design and operation of these types of facilities, based on the EN 15288 standard specifically for this purpose. In this post, we will analyze the second of the European standards that addresses safety in the design of

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