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What we inspect

If it inflates and children play on it or with it, we can almost certainly test it. Here's the list, and what to do about the things that fall outside it. For what the inspection itself involves, see what we check.

Inspected to BS EN 14960-1:2019

These are inflatables where bouncing or sliding is the main activity, which is what the standard covers.

  • Bouncy castles

    Children's castles, themed castles and disco-enabled inflatables.

  • Slides and bounce-and-slide

    Combi units, platform slides and standalone inflatable slides at every platform height.

  • Obstacle and assault courses

    Single and double-lane courses, fun runs, and long multi-section units.

  • Disco domes

    Enclosed domes with lighting and sound, including the electrical side of the fit-out.

  • Multiplay and combi units

    Units combining bounce area, slide, climb and basketball features.

  • Toddler units and inflatable soft play

    Toddler bouncers and inflatable soft play units for the under-fives.

Outside BS EN 14960-1

Still inspected, still reported, still evidence of due diligence.

  • Soft play and ball pools

    Soft play sets, ball pits and toddler areas, checked against the relevant standards for the equipment.

  • Games, bungee runs and adult units

    Shootouts, hoopla and target games, bungee runs, gladiator duels and adult-sized castles, inspected using EN 14960 as a guide.

  • Sealed inflatables

    Constant-air and sealed units that sit outside EN 14960, inspected on a bespoke basis.

  • Gazebos and structures

    Frame gazebos and event structures assessed for condition, ballast and safe erection.

  • Pool and water inflatables

    Aqua parks, pool floats and water-based units, which have their own hazards and their own checks.

  • Bouncing pillows and jump bags

    Airbags, jump bags and bouncing pillows, including the fencing, fall zones and clearances around them.

Also on the day

PAT testing while we're there

Every blower we inspect gets PAT tested as part of the job. If you've got other electricals in the van or the store, whether that's extension leads, candy floss machines, sound gear or lighting rigs, say so when you book and we'll do those at the same time.

It's cheaper than a separate call-out, and it means one folder of certificates rather than three.

One blower and lead per castle is included free. Extra items are £3 each, see our prices.

PAT testing

Blowers, leads and the rest of your kit.

Midland Play Inspections

Annual inspections, booked round your season

We test bouncy castles, slides, obstacle courses, disco domes, and inflatable 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.

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