Questions to ask an operator when hiring a bouncy castle or other inflatable play equipment

• Are you conforming to the PIPA Scheme?
• Have you carried out the daily checks on the equipment as required by EIS7
• When was the equipment last fully inspected?
• Will I get full instructions on its SAFE operation?
• What is the inflatable's PIPA tag?
• Can I see the current PIPA test certificate for this equipment?
• If I set it up with the blower unit at 1.2 metres distance will it still fit on my site?
• Is the equipment clearly marked as to its limitations of use (max. user height etc.)
• Are you a member of a relevant association (AIMODS, TIPE or BIHA)?
  (Check this against the relevant web site listing (See Participating Organisations)
• Do you have Public Liability Insurance?

Simply asking these questions will show the hirer that you are informed and it will help your children and their friends play safer

The industry has devoted 1000's of hours to make play safe - now it's up to you to ensure that all the hard work pays off - Don't be afraid to ask these questions and don't compromise when it comes to children's safety

PIPA tags are uniquely numbered and can be checked for validity on this site (Here). They were first made available in mid September 2004. All eligible inflatables be subjected to annual test and have been tagged.