Bounce House and Inflatable Safety Standards

How does PartyZone keep New Orleans inflatables safe?

PartyZone inspects, cleans, and sanitizes every unit before and after each rental, anchors each one to the surface it sits on, and sets up to full manufacturer and industry standards. Our SIOTO-certified crew handles delivery and takedown, and a $2 million insurance policy backs events at parks, schools, and churches. This page lays out the standards behind every booking.

Setup and anchoring

Every unit is set up by our own crew. On grass, inflatables are anchored with ground stakes; on concrete, pavement, or a park pad, they are ballasted with sandbags or weights. Our crew confirms the footprint, clearance from fences and overhead lines, and a level setup area before delivery. We follow the manufacturer’s design, operation, and anchoring instructions and the guidance in ASTM F2374, the recognized standard for inflatable amusement devices.

Supervision guidance

  1. Keep an adult attendant watching the unit any time children are inside.
  2. Group riders by similar size and age, and avoid mixing large and small children at the same time.
  3. Remove shoes, glasses, and any sharp or hard objects before entering.
  4. No flips, no climbing on walls or netting, and no rough play.
  5. Exit the unit if wind picks up or weather changes, and do not allow use during rain or high wind.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes general guidance on supervising inflatable amusements; the points above reflect that common guidance and standard manufacturer instructions.

Age and capacity guidance

  • Every unit lists a rider capacity and weight limit; the posted number depends on unit size and the riders’ size.
  • Water slides and dry slides are used one rider at a time.
  • Follow the age and weight limits posted by the manufacturer on each unit; those limits take priority over any general rule.
  • Toddlers and older children should have a unit made for their age group, such as our toddler learning-club bouncer.

Weather policy

New Orleans weather can change quickly. Inflatables are never run in rain, storms, or sustained high wind. PartyZone works with you on rescheduling when the forecast turns, and units are never pushed to run in unsafe conditions. Talk to us as early as possible if the weather looks rough.

Cleaning and sanitation

Every unit is cleaned and sanitized after each rental and inspected before the next one, including netting, blowers, and seams, so it arrives fresh and ready for your guests rather than coming straight off a previous job.

Insurance and documentation

PartyZone carries commercial liability insurance on the whole fleet, with a $2 million policy above the minimum required for parks, schools, and churches. A certificate of insurance is available on request for venues that require proof of coverage. Requirements vary by venue and parish, so confirm what your site needs when you book.

Safety questions

Are bounce houses safe?

Yes, when they are anchored correctly, supervised by an adult, used within the posted age and capacity limits, and not used in rain or high wind. PartyZone sets up and anchors every unit and reviews safe use with the host.

It depends on the unit’s posted capacity and the size of the riders. Each listing on pznola.com shows the rider and weight limit; our crew confirms it at setup.

Inflatables should not be used in rain, lightning, or sustained high wind. When the forecast turns, we reschedule rather than run a unit in unsafe conditions.

A designated adult host should supervise the unit. For larger events like festivals and fundraisers, ask about attendant options when you book on pznola.com.

Plan a safe event

For sizing, space, and power and water needs, see our planning Resources. To book with the safety standards above, find your city on the Locations page and reserve with PartyZone on pznola.com, or call or text 504-416-3911.