Under-Declaration of Inflatables
Dear Member, It has come to our attention that some operators may not be accurately declaring the full number of inflatables they own or operate when arranging insurance. I need to remind you that under-declaring equipment is considered a material misrepresentation to the insurer. This is extremely serious and can have significant consequences. 1. Your […]
Why Proper Insurance Matters: A Real Example From Our Industry
It could be you Legal claims involving inflatable equipment can take years to resolve. Even when an operator is fully insured, the process can be stressful, time-consuming, and emotionally draining. Recently, the IIHF supported an operator who received notification of a potential claim following an alleged incident. The legal process continued for seven years, with […]
IHF Notice: Insurance Misrepresentation Warning
IIHF Notice: Confirmed Forged Insurance Document in Circulation The Irish Inflatable Hirers Federation (IIHF) has confirmed that a forged insurance document has recently been circulated within the inflatable hire sector. The document was presented to give the impression that inflatable hire was insured under a policy — however, the insurer has verified that the document […]
New Bouncy castle law : The actual wording
New Law Commenced — Legal Requirement for Inflatable Safety Certificates
Effective from 2 October 2025 The Irish Inflatable Hirers Federation (IIHF) wishes to inform all members and the wider inflatable hire industry that new national legislation governing the operation of inflatables and fairground equipment is now in force. ⚖️ Legal Commencement The Planning and Development Act 2024 (Commencement) (No. 4) Order 2025 (S.I. No. 452 […]
New legislation follow up
🏰 New Legislation Regarding Bouncy Castle Hire Dear Members, Following up on our previous news update from 11 October 2024 (Read here), we would like to provide you with the latest developments regarding the new legislation on safety testing and the hiring of inflatable units. Although the law has been passed, its commencement has been […]
Your basic IIHF insurance requirments
Dear Member, We hope this message finds you well. As we move through the busy season, we’d like to remind all IIHF members of the basic requirements under the IIHF Insurance Scheme to ensure continued compliance and cover. ⚠️ Failure to comply with IIHF guidelines may result in insurance being invalidated. ✅ Your Basic IIHF […]
Do You Consider Your Children’s Health and Safety?
When planning a special occasion, do you truly consider your children’s safety when hiring a bouncy castle?Would you risk bypassing a safety-regulated, insured inflatable hire company to save a few euros — and instead rent equipment that may not be fit for purpose?Would you knowingly increase the risk injury or worse by using unregulated, uninsured […]
Personal Stress caused by a legal notification of a pending claim and possible court case.
Coping with the Stress of a Legal Claim: A Guide for Inflatable Operators Coping with the Stress of a Legal Claim: A Guide for Inflatable Operators Receiving a solicitor’s letter notifying you of a pending claim or possible court case can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. It often arrives looking like any other piece […]
What are your FSAI responsibilities if you hire out Slush, Popcorn and Candy Floss machine – including the food product.
I IIHF Information regarding supplying slush puppy, popcorn, candy floss machines and or related product. Following communication between the HSE and the IIHF, it has been established that any company or individual who hires out slush puppy, popcorn candy floss or any similar food dispensing machine and also supplies the food product must register […]
The History of Bouncy Castles
Both the Americans and the British have a claim to have invented bounce houses. The British claim is circumstantial. Invention of Inflatable Moonwalks In 1962 John Scurlock was experimenting with inflatable solutions for tennis court covers, swimming pools, and other enclosures. He noticed that employees had fun walking on the inflatables. The loss and refilling […]