Our inspectors have many years of experience inspecting equipment in accordance with the regulations.

What we can do

The Institute actively participates in the European product safety committee CEN and the American product safety committee ASTM. As co-authors of various safety standards issued in Europe and America, we have direct access to the applicable safety regulations in the EU, USA and Canada well in advance of their implementation. Additionally, we have access to all interpretative documents from the various product safety committees, ensuring we are always informed of the latest safety initiatives and can seamlessly integrate them into our professional development.

Our course leader has extensive experience in training both inspectors and installers for the playground industry, as well as in issuing personal certificates.

Our inspectors are all certified according to the applicable safety standards, with their training regularly updated and their inspections monitored annually by management.

With many years of experience, our inspectors are proficient in inspecting equipment in accordance with the applicable regulations, including playgrounds, multi-sport equipment, parkour equipment, skating rinks, outdoor fitness, bouncy castles, and trampolines. Several of our inspectors also hold certification as safety inspectors according to the American and Canadian playground safety standards.

Our engineers can perform “calculations in steel,” conduct physical tests of load-bearing elements on site, and perform traction and stability tests for equipment. The Institute also possesses several HIC testers and can perform the required drop tests onto all kinds of falling surfaces, as well as certify falling surfaces.

Trusted Partner in Safety and Certification.

We are proud to partner with Europejskie Centrum Jakości i Promocji (ECJiP) – an internationally accredited inspection and certification body specializing in playground safety, product certification, and quality management systems.

Together, we set the highest standards for independent inspections and child safety.

Our Partnership with Europejskie Centrum Jakości i Promocji (ECJiP)

Nordic Playground Institute is proud to collaborate with Europejskie Centrum Jakości i Promocji Sp. z o.o. (ECJiP) – a respected Polish inspection and certification body with a strong international reach and experience.
Since 2007, ECJiP has specialized in:

Product certification for playground equipment, sports equipment, and furniture
Certification of management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001)
Quality promotion programs
CE markings
Inspections

ECJiP is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) under accreditation numbers AC 184 (product certification) and AK 035 (inspections) and recognized internationally by other national accreditation bodies.
Their commitment to impartiality, documented quality, and safety fully aligns with our own standards, ensuring that we can offer our clients even broader access to international expertise.

Contact ZORDE:

www.inspeccioneszorde.com
[email protected]
+34 960 72 78 17

Address:

Carrer Sèquia de Favara, 1, 46920 València, Valencia, Spanien

NPGI and ZORDE Join Forces Across Europe.

We are proud to announce a strategic partnership between Inspecciones ZORDE S.L., based in Valencia, Spain, and Nordic Playground Institute International — a move that significantly expands our joint ability to deliver high-quality inspection, certification, and training services for playgrounds, outdoor fitness areas, multisport courts, skateparks, and parkour facilities across Europe.

By combining ZORDE’s accredited, Type A independent inspections with NPGI’s Danish-rooted expertise in consultancy, HIC-testing, and certification, clients now benefit from a truly international yet locally grounded service model.

Here’s what the partnership brings:

Unmatched Technical Expertise
Multilingual teams fluent in Spanish, English, and Danish, trained and certified to meet the highest European and international safety standards.
Fast, Local Support
Efficient on-the-ground coverage for routine visual checks, functional inspections, and annual compliance reviews — across Spain, including Andalusia, Galicia, Portugal, and beyond — now supported by NPGI’s global network of inspectors and engineers.
Advanced Training & Certification
Practical, hands-on courses delivered by dual-accredited instructors, covering everything from motor skills–based playground design to international compliance with EN1176, ASTM F1487, and CSA standards.
Comprehensive Safety Management
A full-service approach that includes product certification, inspection services, maintenance planning, and actionable safety feedback for continuous improvement.

Strategic Partnership: NPGI & OctoCert

Nordic Playground Institute International (NPGI) is proud to operate in a formal strategic cooperation with OctoCert, a leading certification and inspection body based in Greece. This partnership represents a powerful convergence of Nordic technical rigor and Mediterranean market expertise, aimed at elevating the safety standards of play and activity environments across Southern Europe.

Through this cooperation, we provide a unified front for certified independent inspections of both indoor and outdoor activity areas. The partnership is built on a foundation of mutual technical exchange:
Technical Integration: NPGI provides specialized inspection frameworks and deep-domain expertise in European safety standards (EN 1176/1177).
Regional Compliance: OctoCert contributes its extensive certification infrastructure and localized knowledge of the Greek regulatory environment.
Shared Quality Assurance: Together, we offer a seamless inspection process that ensures every play space—from municipal parks to commercial indoor centers—is assessed with the highest level of objectivity and precision.
By combining our resources, NPGI and OctoCert offer clients the unique advantage of international safety prestige backed by local accessibility. Our joint mission is to ensure that “independent inspection” remains the gold standard for protecting children at play, regardless of geography.

Contact OctoCERT:

https://octocert.com/en/
[email protected]
+302394071860

Address:

P.O. Box 2029, Liti Thessaloniki, Postal Code 57200

Responsibility is crucial, which is why we’re going all-in on the World’s Most Important Plan: The UN Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG 3

We want to ensure a healthy life for all and promote the well-being of all people of all ages.

Target 3.4

We are committed to increasing the focus on improving motor challenges and developing motor skills in children and young people in order to help more people in this target group experience the joy of movement and achieve health and well-being in a playful way.

SDG 4

We want to ensure equal access to quality education for all and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Goal 4.b

At Nordic Playground Institute, we prioritize ensuring our employees are highly qualified to excel in their roles. We continuously enhance their pedagogical qualifications and skills to stay current, thereby supporting our commitment to advancing motor challenges and motor skill development.