This document specifies safety requirements@ test methods and operational requirements for nonfloating water play equipment@ features and structures in areas intended for water activities for public use (non-domestic). Water is an integral part in the use of the play equipment/feature/structures covered in this document. The purpose of this document is to ensure a proper level of safety when playing in@ on or around water play equipment/feature(s)@ and at the same time to promote activities and features known to benefit children because they provide valuable experiences that will enable them to cope with situations outside the water play equipment/feature(s). This document also applies for spray parks. The following are excluded: 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 walls used in the swimming pool surround according to prEN 17164. f) Water equipment/features (e.g. fountains) not intended for playing.