What is PIPA Testing?

PIPA is an annual inspection scheme for health and safety endorsed by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive). The scheme ensures that inflatable play equipment is regularly inspected, properly maintained, and safe for public use.

Our inspections follow the EU standard BS EN 14960, which sets out the safety requirements and test methods for inflatable play equipment. All operators of inflatable play equipment used for commercial purposes require annual PIPA inspections to comply with health and safety regulations.

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Our Inspection Process

  • Structural Integrity

    We examine seams, fabric condition, anchor points, and overall structural soundness.

  • Air Retention Testing

    Verify inflatables maintain appropriate pressure for safe operation.

  • Electrical Safety

    Check blowers and connections for safety and proper operation, including PAT testing.

  • Certification & Report

    Passing equipment receives a PIPA certificate and full inspection report.

Equipment We Inspect

Our PIPA inspection service covers all continuous flow land inflatables including:

  • Bouncy castles of all sizes and designs
  • Assault courses and obstacle runs
  • Slides including combination units
  • Disco domes and party inflatables
  • Flat play beds and soft play areas
  • Multi-play combination equipment

We also provide annual safety inspections for equipment outside PIPA's remit, including pole joust, pool inflatables, gladiator duels, and human table football.

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How It Works

Get in Touch
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Written Quote
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Inspection Visit
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Certificate & Report
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  1. Get in touch — phone or email with the number and types of inflatables, your location, and any access requirements.
  2. Written quote — we send a written quote by email so pricing and scope are clear up front.
  3. Inspection — our certified PIPA inspector visits at a mutually convenient time (including out-of-hours where needed).
  4. Certificate & report — passing equipment receives a PIPA certificate and a full inspection report. Any issues identified can be quoted for repair at our facility.

Our Inspection Team

Our inspection team consists of certified PIPA inspectors with extensive experience in inflatable equipment safety. We currently have one qualified PIPA inspector on our team, with plans to expand to two or three inspectors to meet growing demand.

All our inspectors are certified under the PIPA scheme and regularly update their training. We maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and follow all safety protocols. Our team also holds PAT test certification.

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