What is the Site Requirements for Operating Inflatable Amusement Equipment

Inflatable amusement equipment, such as inflatable castles, slides, games, obstacles, water parks, etc. are not only loved by kids with their attractive designs, bright colors, varied and exciting playing experiences, but also popular with park and rental owners. Compared with permanent amusement equipment, inflatable are more easily to be transported, installed, removed, and relocated.

However, to ensure safe operation, good entertainment experience, and long-term business success, choosing a suitable site is essential. A good site should not only consider how to attract customers, convenient facilities & reasonable operating costs, but also meet the specific installation condition of inflatable amusement equipment.

Here are the key site requirements for operating the inflatable amusement equipment, suggested by HeyJump Inflatable reference from EN14960 standard.

1) The inflatable amusement equipment shall be installed well away from possible hazards such as overhead power lines or other obstacles with hazardous projections (e.g. fences and/or trees).

2) The inflatable equipment shall not be operated on a site with more than a 5 % slope in any direction.

3) The site shall be cleared of debris and/or sharp objects on, or embedded in, the surface of inflatable equipment.

4) If a perimeter fence is used for crowd-control purposes, the fence shall be at least 1.8 m away from each wall of inflatable and at least 3.5 m away from open side. The gateway shall be 1.0 m wide.

5) If no wall around, there shall be clear area around the inflatable amusement equipment, free of any obstacle that could cause injury. The extent of this clear area shall be established by dividing the height of the highest inflatable platform by 2. The minimum clear area shall be 1.8 m.

6) When inflatable is sited directly against a solid wall, for example the walls of a building, the wall must be 2.0 m higher than the highest platform height.

7) And play spaces shall be well ventilated.

By understanding the requirements of installing inflatable amusement equipment and selecting the right site, operators can create a safer, better entertainment experience for kids, and more profitable business.

When you plan to start an inflatable amusement equipment business, no matter for park operation, festival events, party rentals, etc., HeyJump Inflatable will provide comprehensive professional solutions not just products!