Non Ride On Games

Here at Inflatable PIPA Testing, we can now inspect non-ride-on games.

These include items like basketball shooters, Football goals, stick and kick dart board games, and any other non-ride-on games.

We cannot PIPA tag items like shelters, gladiator duels, bungee runs, human table footballs, and inflatable tracks for space hopers and didi cars, etc.

If you need help then please contact us for more information

We can even issue a PIPA tag for all qualifying inflatables that pass the inspection. great for your business to show you are having your inflatable inspected and looked after.

For new inflatables presented for inspection, we consider the below points.

Maximum number of users
User manuals – Operator paperwork – Post October 2023 – See below for pre-October 2023
Anchor points – Numbers and Condition
Unit pressure
Ancillary equipment – Manufacturer supplied or approved or CE, UKCA marked
Sharp edges
Condition, wear and tear, etc
Seam security
Stitching – length, and thread
Blower tube length
Entrapment
Air Loss
Stability
Markings and identification
Fabric FR and Strength
Zips
Ropes
Netting
Blower Suitability and PAT

For Pre 2023 manufactured the items require the controller to have adequate risk assessments and unit operating instructions to allow the inflatable to be operated safely. these will need to be seen before a pass can be obtained.

Ideally, the inflatable owner (Controller) should seek the manufacturer’s user manual prior to the inspection.

This should include the following information

Limitations on use – Not to be climbed on etc
Maximum / Minimum age size of users, where relevant
maximum wind speed – outdoor use
Minimum operating pressure Kps
List of equipment – balls, darts, etc- manufacturer-approved items – or CE, UKCA \marked for safe use
Type and size of blower
Operator/supervisor to maintain control of the game

The below pictures are some examples of the types of inflatables we can and cannot PIPA test.

The general rule for deciding if we can PIPA tag and inspect a non-ride-on game is if a person is contained or below the inflatable when it is being used it cannot be PIPA tagged yet. If the person is outside but sometimes interacts then it can be PIPA tagged as a non-ride-on game. Also, the inflatable has to be of the constant air type and not a sealed air type.