Login
Istock 665004950 Ext

Raising Standards - Maintaining Trust

The UK’s not-for-profit, safety and inspection scheme
exclusively for inflatable play



We oversee registered PIPA inspectors, their training, and provide
safety advice to the wider industry



Check the status of a PIPA tag or find an inspection report
using the boxes below!

Check a Tag

Understand our Tags

PIPA Tags are the registration plate of inflatables which fall under the PIPA inspection scheme.

Check a Report

Understand our Reports

Inspection reports are issued by PIPA inspectors against tagged devices

Do you need your inflatable inspecting? Find a PIPA inspector near you!

Search for a PIPA Inspector
Inspector

The Professional Inflatable Play Association

PIPA is a safety scheme set up by the inflatable play industry. Our purpose is to provide assurance that inflatable play devices are safe to use. We do this by:

  • Maintaining an inspection framework, aligned to recognised British Safety Standards
  • Ensuring registered PIPA inspectors follow the PIPA scheme rules when inspecting inflatables
  • Creating training and resources for the inflatable and leisure industry

Click to find out more about our scheme

Learn More About PIPA
Shutterstock 612037550

How to ensure your inflatable is safe

Own an inflatable or a bouncy castle? Or thinking of buying an inflatable?

Find out more about:

  • How to keep your inflatable safe during its lifespan
  • Setting up inflatables safely
  • Your responsibilities as an owner of an inflatable
  • What to look our for when purchasing an inflatable 
Learn More About Owning an Inflatable
Istock 876910148

PIPA Updates

Check out PIPA's latest news, updates and press releases:

01/07/2025 Letter to Manufacturers of Bungee Run Type Devices

This letter is currently under review.

17/06/2025 - Public Notice, BSEN14960 Part 4 Devices

This letter is currently under review.

 

 

17/06/2025 - Public Notice, Industry Guidance Notes

Today PIPA has released the following public notice in relation to Industry Guidance Notes.

 

20250617PU02 Industry Guidance Notes

21/03/2025 Industry Newsletter 2025

We are excited to share our first quarterly PIPA Industry Newsletter -   https://heyzine.com/flip-book/b8a05bc353.html

 

Including:

- Sign up for updates (controllers and manufacturers)

- What is PIPA

- How to link your device

- TB011

- UKAS journey

- PIPA's role with HSE

- TB08

- Shared Learning

- Annual plan progress

- Why does PIPA refer to controllers

- Website update

- Operator Training

- Bungee Runs BS EN14960:Part 4

- Hirer’s Infographic

 

This is the first industry newsletter which we hope to publish every 3 months. If there is more specific information you want to see in our newsletters, please let us know.

 

 

31/12/2024 - Annual 2025 Plan Published

PIPA has published its annual plan for 2025. This sets out what PIPA's objectives are for the following year to keep all stakeholders updated about the work PIPA does, and plans to do. 

Throughout the year we will provide a progress report on PIPA is progressing with its objectives.

Click Here to Read: PIPA Annual Plan 2025

18/12/2024 Joint letter HSE RPII and PIPA

Please use the following link to view the joint letter issued to those undertaking inspections of inflatable play equipment 

https://www.pipa.org.uk/media/yevdobcq/joint-letter-hse-rpii-and-pipa.pdf

06/12/2024 Parent Kind
PIPA have teamed up with ParentKind to raise awareness to Schools and PTA groups that are looking to hire inflatable devices for events/activities.
We have our very own page on their website and will be featuring in the ParentKind magazines throughout 2025!!

Our aim is to raise awareness of how important inflatable device safety is, ensuring the children have lots of fun along the way.
Please take a look at our page on their website - https://www.parentkind.org.uk/for.../supplier-directory/pipa

17/10/2024 - Inflatable Play Parks

This update is important for all controllers, operators and inspectors of inflatable play parks.

Following the AGM on 16th October 2024, PIPA has commenced its work on developing an inspection framework specifically for inflatable play parks.

Please click on the following link for more information:

PIPA Update: Inflatable Play Parks

06/09/2024 - Public Notice - Y & G Inflatable

We have been informed of a manufacture company named Y & G Inflatable who claim products made are certified by PIPA

We would like to confirm PIPA has NO affiliation and have never certified products made by this company.

Products may be PIPA tagged post manufacture by independent pipa inspectors if they fall within the scheme rules - but this is not a blanket certification and should not be purchased on this false information provided.

www.yginflatable.com

03/09/2024 - Leisure Supply Show 2024

20/08/2024 - Recruitment
PIPA is now recruiting public/lay members for its investigating outcome committee (IOC).
The IOC is a committee and is part of PIPA who have the following responsibilities:
  • Ensuring the PIPA complaint procedure has been followed when reviewing an investigation case.
  • Considering the allegations against a PIPA member, ensuring PIPA has jurisdiction to correctly consider the allegations.
  • Establish whether there is sufficient evidence to support the allegations on the balance of probabilities.
  • To ensure proportionality in any mitigating or aggravating factors which alleviate the actions of the PIPA member.
  • Considering the proposed recommendation of disposal for the case, and ensuring it is fair and justified.
  • Acting as an appeals committee within PIPA's work.
The IOC is formed of three people:
  1. One PIPA inspector who is also a member of the PIPA leadership group
  2. One PIPA inspector who is not a member of the PIPA leadership group
  3. One lay person (regardless of PLG membership)
We are now recruiting members of the IOC and the current positions are available:
  1. One lay member
  2. One PIPA inspector (not a member of the PIPA Leadership Group)
To become a member of the IOC we would expect your to have (or undergo training) of the following knowledge:
  • PIPA complaints and concerns procedure
  • PIPA IOC procedure
And you would be expected to:
  • Uphold the same standards of a PLG member
  • Respond to queries and requests by the PIPA office in a timely manner (within 72 hours - unless out of office)


Renumeration and Frequency:
The IOC will meet as and when is necessary. It would not be expected to be more than a handful of times per year.
IOC members are renumerated at a standard hourly rate of £40 per hour. IOC members are set a renumeration time for pre-reading materials, and attending committee meetings.
Training time will also be re-imbursed at a set rate by the PIPA office.


To apply:
Please email the PIPA office info@pipa.org.uk with a CV of your experience relevant to the IOC position (lay member or inspector). 
Please also describe any experience which may help to the role, such as relevant or similar experience.



18/06/2024 - The PIPA Consultation is now live!

We are inviting everyone to take part in our consultation survey, and be in the chance of winning a £250 Amazon voucher.

PIPA wants to hear your views on what the scheme should like like, and the training of PIPA inspectors.

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FIND OUT MORE!

30/05/2024 - Fake Certificate Identified

PIPA has been contacted to verify whether the following image is a recognised PIPA inspection certificate (see below).  


We can confirm this image is not a true inflatable inspection certificate. 


The certificate and inspection does not conform to a PIPA inspection. It is also not a certificate issued by the named inspection body, and the RPII (Register of Play Inspectors Internation) have also confirmed that it is improper use of their logo and seal. 


We ask members of the public, controllers, and industry members to look out for any improper use of the PIPA certification or collective marks (an industry type of protected trademark). Or to spot fake inspection certificates, to allow PIPA to take action where 
possible. 


All PIPA inspections will be recorded on the PIPA website, and if you are unsure, please 
contact us by email: info@pipa.org.uk

 

More than just inspecting.

PIPA is working towards being the 'One Voice' of the inflatable industry. Recently we have introduced Operator Training for the industry, and an expansion in what can be inpsected under the PIPA scheme. We continue to move forward with developing the scheme and ensuring it meets the demands of all its stakeholders.

PIPA Operator Training

Find out more about PIPA's Operator Training Course provided by PIPA inspectors who are approved accredited trainers.
Learn More

Scope of PIPA Scheme

What devices are included within the PIPA testing scheme and can be tagged and inspected by trained PIPA inspectors.
Learn More

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Cookie Policy