Welcome to the Inflatable Testing and Training Service (ITATS)

Nationwide service with Clients in:

Hertfordshire - East Sussex - Surrey - Hampshire - West Sussex - Oxfordshire - Lincolnshire - Cambridgeshire - Isle of Man - London - Buckinghamshire - Bedfordshire - Middlesex - Cumbria - Staffordshire - Dorset - North Wales - Devon - Avon - Norfolk - Suffolk - Cornwall - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Scotland - Belfast - Jersey - Yorkshire

The Inflatable Testing And Training Service (ITATS) is a division of Grand Affairs Group which has been involved in the inflatable industry for over 40 years . With a comprehensive knowledge of the inflatable play industry ITATS has become one of the leading Inflatable Testing And Training Companies in the UK.

ITATS is headed up by Peter Grand who is a registered PIPA Inspector and Trainer. ITATS offers a professional and friendly service that is second to none and offers up to date advice regarding all aspects of the inflatable play industry.

All inflatable hire businesses are required to ensure that their equipment and staff comply with all current legislation and operate in a safe manner.

ITATS provides annual inspection to BS EN 14960 (all parts) as applicable. ITATS is able to provide PIPA Inspection Reports (essential) or our own ITATS Inspection Reports for units that fall outside of the PIPA scheme (some games, pool inflatables etc).

ITATS also provides industry related training courses including all PIPA training courses.

Our Clients include:

Bouncy Castle Operators ,Local Authorities, Fairgrounds, Event Companies, Leisure Facilities, Swimming Pools, Theme Parks, Manufacturers.

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ITATS also provides training days for Controllers/Operators and Attendants of inflatable play equipment to BS EN 14960 and each successful candidate receives a certificate of attendance.

ITATS delivers the new PIPA Operators Course at several venues Nationwide. If you are interested in this new course register via email today and you will be notified of dates/venues as they are confirmed.

For any enquiries or questions do not hesitate to contact us!

Telephone: 07940 183600

Email: office@itats.co.uk

Alternatively, submit a message using the handy form on our contact page and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!

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LATEST NEWS

All the latest news displayed here and on NEWS page

26th January 2026

2026 is going to see several changes within the industry

All PIPA registered inspectors will be required to undertake re-examination as part of PIPA's application to become UKAS accredited in line with HSE requirements
It is anticipated that the revised version of HSG 175 will be released. This document will be used alongside EN 14960 and likely to be the first document that HSE will use in event of prosecution. When available it will be available to download for free from the HSE website. ITATS strongly recommends Operators obtain a copy.
Greater emphasis is going to be on Operators having the correct paperwork/documentation. You should have a copy of the Manufacturers 'Operators Manual' and annual safety inspection report as a must. Documentation can be stored as a hard copy, on a computer or any other suitable method but, you must be able to provide them if asked by any agency.
For those operating in southern Ireland. On the 2nd October 2025 the Irish Government issued SI 457 (copy available here) which states that inspection reports must be issues by a registered Suitably Qualified Individual (SQI). It also states that inflatables are included as Fairground Equipment. Operators should take time to read this legislation.
PIPA intends to extend the scope of the PIPA Scheme to include more inflatables. At this time there are no indications as to which items and release dates. As soon as we are aware we will share here and on our Facebook page.

3rd January 2025

Changes in PIPA

2025 is going to see major changes in the way that PIPA will be operated. A number of these changes are being implemented following requests from HSE and other industry stakeholders.

PIPA is currently working towards UKAS accreditation and whilst this will no affect operators directly it is a further tool to ensure that your inspections are of the highest quality. You can read PIPA's plan for 2025 here.

All ITATS inspectors will be undergoing any required additional training both within PIPA or any other organisation that will enable us to provide the best available procedures for our customers.

All customers will be provided with the latest information available through our TIPE service, which is offered FREE to our customers.

In addition PIPA has launched a new company 'PCERT' and you can get all the details here

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