What is PIPA?
PIPA is an inspection scheme set up by the inflatable play industry to ensure that children’s inflatable play equipment conforms to recognised standards.
Do I need it?
While inflatable play equipment is normally a very safe and pleasurable way for children to exercise whilst having fun, poorly designed or badly worn equipment can increase the risk of injury to its users.
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, manufacturers, hirers, operators, and users have a responsibility to ensure minimum risk. PIPA provides a means for everyone in the supply chain to know that the equipment itself is safe, both on initial use and thereafter.
How does it worK?
Each piece of conforming equipment supplied by a reputable manufacturer or importer is “tagged” with a unique number that is attached to the inflatable throughout its life.
The tag number is logged on a central database where the results of its initial test and subsequent annual tests are recorded. In addition, a report is issued with each test.
What is the RPII?
The Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) is the official UK body for examining, accrediting and certificating inflatable, indoor and outdoor play inspectors. The RPII also accredits courses for the training of inspectors to ensure that playground safety standards are met and adhered to for your complete peace of mind.
RPII playground safety and equipment inspections include Annual Safety Inspection and Reports, Post-Installation Safety Inspection, Operational and Routine Inspections.