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A competent person has the knowledge, training and practical experience needed to safely test and inspect inflatable play equipment, such as bouncy castles, against the relevant requirements of BS EN 14960-1.
Theory alone is not enough. They also need hands-on experience with inflatable equipment and the ability to recognise defects, carry out appropriate tests and interpret the results.
Inspector assessments and registration schemes help provide evidence of competence. RPII, PIPA and ADIPS have different roles in inspector assessment and inflatable inspection.
A competent person carries out a thorough annual inspection of the inflatable and its associated equipment. This includes checking the structure, anchor points, seams, internal air pressure and blowers for defects that could affect safe operation.
They assess the equipment against the relevant requirements of BS EN 14960 and the manufacturer’s instructions. New equipment requires an initial test, while repaired equipment may need further inspection or testing before returning to use.
Their role includes identifying worn fabric, damaged stitching, weakened anchor points, and other defects that could lead to an incident.
Midland Play Inspections
We test bouncy castles, slides, obstacle courses, disco domes, soft play and ball pools to BS EN 14960-1:2019, and we come to you anywhere across the Midlands. One unit or a full fleet, and we work all year round so your kit is tested when it isn't earning.
Tell us what you've got and roughly where it's stored, and you'll get a fixed price and the next free date.