Safe Fun: Inspection and certification of water parks and recreational pools
The Fun Lab is an international inspection entity ISO/IEC 17020 accredited by ENAC (National Accreditation Entity), for the official inspection and certification of safety in water leisure facilities according to applicable European EN and American ASTM regulations.
Safe Fun: Inspection and certification of water parks and recreational pools
The Fun Lab is an international inspection entity ISO/IEC 17020 accredited by ENAC (National Accreditation Entity), for the official inspection and certification of safety in water leisure facilities according to applicable European EN and American ASTM regulations.
We approach safety and the good condition of facilities from a perspective of comprehensive safety, both from the initial stages of project conceptualization, through document review, thorough inspection of physical facilities, as well as providing expert and specialized support for incident resolution.
Advantages of having a certified facility:
- Receipt of a certificate from an international official inspection entity (ISO/IEC 17020) with legal validity for users and recognition by tour operators and other industry stakeholders.
- Minimization of establishment liabilities.
- Accident prevention and mitigation of consequences in case of claims.
- Guarantee of international regulatory compliance.
- Enhanced reputation and brand visibility. Customer trust.
We approach safety and the good condition of facilities from a perspective of comprehensive safety, both from the initial stages of project conceptualization, through document review, thorough inspection of physical facilities, as well as providing expert and specialized support for incident resolution.
Advantages of having a certified facility:
- Receipt of a certificate from an international official inspection entity (ISO/IEC 17020) with legal validity for users and recognition by tour operators and other industry stakeholders.
- Minimization of establishment liabilities.
- Accident prevention and mitigation of consequences in case of claims.
- Guarantee of international regulatory compliance.
- Enhanced reputation and brand visibility. Customer trust.
About Safe Fun quality seal
About Safe Fun quality seal
Safe Fun, Aquatic Leisure Certification, is an exclusive seal from The Fun Lab that is awarded to establishments that have certified their water leisure facilities in accordance with the applicable international standards.
This mark of quality and excellence serves as the perfect tool for facility management companies to promote that they meet the highest safety standards. As a result, both users and stakeholders in the tourism industry, both public and private, can have full confidence in certified establishments, thereby enhancing their reputation and attracting more visitors.
Safe Fun, Aquatic Leisure Certification, is an exclusive seal from The Fun Lab that is awarded to establishments that have certified their water leisure facilities in accordance with the applicable international standards.
This mark of quality and excellence serves as the perfect tool for facility management companies to promote that they meet the highest safety standards. As a result, both users and stakeholders in the tourism industry, both public and private, can have full confidence in certified establishments, thereby enhancing their reputation and attracting more visitors.
Regulations and official qualification
Our ENAC accreditation No 532 / EI829 for the inspection of water leisure facilities covers inspection
under either of the two predominant international standard systems:
Water slides
EN 1069:2017 (part 1 and 2)
ASTM F-2376
These standards cover all types of water slides, regardless of their dimensions
Water play equipment
EN 17232 and ASTM F2461-09
This standard inspects any installation with water play equipment or water parks in pools and splash areas with no depth
Regulations and official qualification
Our ENAC accreditation No 532 / EI829 for the inspection of water leisure facilities covers inspection under either of the two predominant international standard systems:
Water slides
EN 1069:2017 (part 1 and 2)
ASTM F-2376
These standards cover all types of water slides, regardless of their dimensions
Water play equipment
EN 17232 / ASTM F2461-09
This standard inspects any installation with water play equipment or water parks in pools and splash areas with no depth
International
validity
As ENAC is a member of the European Co-operation for Accreditation (EA) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), with mutual recognition for the certificates and reports issued by their respective accredited entities, our inspection and certification work for aquatic leisure areas is suitable for any establishment worldwide that wishes to adhere to European (EN) or American (ASTM) standards and whose country is part of the ILAC agreement, such as Mexico (EMA – Mexican Accreditation Entity) or ODAC (ODAC – Dominican Accreditation Organization).
You can click here to see the list of accreditation bodies by country that are part of ILAC.
EN regulations for safety in public swimming pools
We conduct safety audits and certifications* for pools following the applicable EN regulations:
Public swimming pools
EN 15288 (Parts 1 and 2)
These standards focus on the design, installation, and operation of public swimming pools (tourist resorts, water parks, municipal complexes, etc.).
Pool equipment
EN 13451 (Parts 1, 2, and 3)
These regulations focus on general safety requirements and testing. They include general safety requirements for equipment in public swimming pools, such as railings and ladders, as well as specific requirements for water/air inlet and outlet devices within the pool.
*Activity not included in the scope of our ENAC accreditation
International validity
As ENAC is a member of the European Co-operation for Accreditation (EA) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation (ILAC), with mutual recognition for certificates and reports issued by their respective accredited entities, our inspection and certification work for aquatic leisure areas is suitable for any establishment worldwide that wishes to adhere to European (EN) or American (ASTM) standards and whose country is part of the ILAC agreement, such as TURKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency), ESYD (Hellenic Accreditation System), EGAC (Egypt Accreditation Council), among others.
You can click here to see the list of accreditation bodies by country that are part of ILAC.
TUI's Health & Safety partner
Since 2022, we have been working as technical advisors and safety auditors for water parks and aquatic leisure facilities for TUI, one of the world’s leading tourism groups.
TUI recognizes and trusts our safety inspections and certifications of water parks globally.
Jet2holidays' Risk & Safety partner
Since 2024, we have been working as technical advisors and safety auditors for water parks and aquatic leisure facilities for Jet2holidays, the leading tour operator in the UK.
Jet2holidays recognizes and endorses our safety certifications for water parks and recreational pools, as well as the ‘Safe Fun’ distinctive seal.
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TUI's H&S partner
Since 2022, we have been working as technical advisors and safety auditors for water parks and aquatic leisure facilities for TUI, one of the world’s leading tourism groups.
TUI recognizes and trusts our safety inspections and certifications of water parks globally.
Jet2holidays' Risk & Safety partner
Since 2024, we have been working as technical advisors and safety auditors for water parks and aquatic leisure facilities for Jet2holidays, the leading tour operator in the UK.
Jet2holidays recognizes and endorses our safety certifications for water parks and recreational pools, as well as the ‘Safe Fun’ distinctive seal.
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Establishments we work with
Establishments
we work with
- Camping
- Hotel
- Municipal and sport centers
- Others
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Appraisal
Our accreditation as an official inspection entity for aquatic leisure facilities enables us, beyond our main activity, to prepare expert reports in the event of incidents or accidents occurring in such facilities.
We have expert engineering appraisers specialized in aquatic installations, knowledgeable about design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance, who are specialists in detecting the three possible defects that can be found in these facilities: construction defects, equipment installation defects, and management and maintenance defects.
Peritaje
Nuestra acreditación como entidad de inspección oficial para instalaciones de ocio acuático nos capacita, más allá de nuestra actividad principal, para elaborar informes periciales en caso de incidentes o accidentes producidos en este tipo de instalaciones.
Contamos con peritos ingenieros expertos en instalaciones acuáticas con conocimientos sobre diseño, construcción, instalación, funcionamiento y mantenimiento, que son especialistas en la detección de los tres posibles defectos que se pueden encontrar en ellas: defectos constructivos, defectos en la instalación de los equipamientos y defectos de gestión y mantenimiento.
Peritaje
Nuestra acreditación como entidad de inspección oficial para instalaciones de ocio acuático nos capacita, más allá de nuestra actividad principal, para elaborar informes periciales en caso de incidentes o accidentes producidos en este tipo de instalaciones.
Contamos con peritos ingenieros expertos en instalaciones acuáticas con conocimientos sobre diseño, construcción, instalación, funcionamiento y mantenimiento, que son especialistas en la detección de los tres posibles defectos que se pueden encontrar en ellas: defectos constructivos, defectos en la instalación de los equipamientos y defectos de gestión y mantenimiento.
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