Inflatable amusement facilities such as bouncy castles are common in parks and playgrounds, and are also loved by children, but in recent years, such facilities have overturned and leaked from time to time, and even caused child casualties, and safety problems have become prominent.
On April 4, 2021, an inflatable castle that was operating in a square in Zaozhuang, Shandong Province, was overturned by strong winds, resulting in the tragic death of a little girl.
On April 8, 2023, the bouncy castle inside an amusement park in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, was blown over by strong winds, crushing children playing in a nearby sand pit, and the accident injured four children and two adults.
Illustration of accidents that keep happening
A lot of bouncy castles in the face of windy weather
It has a great safety hazard
To this end, the State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standards Committee) issued a mandatory national standard "Safety Code for Inflatable Amusement Facilities", which has been implemented since July 1.
First, in view of the problem of easy overturning, the requirements for fixed and ballast systems have been strengthened.
For the first time, the new standard proposes that inflatable amusement facilities must be operated outdoors with a fixed foundation or a ballast device fixed to its body, and equipped with an anemometer. At the same time, the new standard further clarifies the number, location and force requirements of fixed points, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of gale overturning accidents.
Second, in view of the problems of air leakage and overpressure, new technical early warning measures are proposed.
The new standard requires that inflatable amusement facilities should have an internal air pressure monitoring device, which can give an alarm in time in case of accidental air leakage failure. The inflatable fan should have an automatic alarm function for unexpected shutdown to prevent the deformation and collapse of the facility caused by insufficient air supply. In addition, the new standard also requires that non-continuously inflatable amusement rides should be equipped with at least one safety pressure reducing valve to avoid the danger of overpressure.
3. In view of the problem that the use management is not in place, further clarify and refine the use management requirements.
The new standard proposes comprehensive routine inspection and maintenance requirements, detailing 14 items such as air leakage inspection, fixed and ballast system inspection, inflatable fan inspection, and flexible fabric wear and tear inspection. For the operating procedures and precautions, specific requirements such as weather influence, personnel allocation, and inflatable fan settings are put forward, which further consolidates the safety responsibilities of users and operators.
In this regard, the reporter visited the large bouncy castle in the Xihua Park of our city.
(Abnormal shooting) reporter dialogue staff:
"I'm not the boss, you have to ask the boss."
"Did you notice that?"
"I don't know."
"There is a safety tip below, I think the above regulations are quite clear, do you usually strictly follow the safety tips below the bouncy castle to do these work?"
"You're going to ask the boss."
"Where's the boss?"
"The boss didn't come today."
The reporter noticed that the multi-fixed points of the inflatable castle are evenly distributed around, and they are all fixed on the columns and trees on the side with safety ropes, but there are still a few pull rings used for fixing that have not been fixed, and the safety tips of the inflatable castle have also clarified windproof, fixed, maintenance management and emergency rescue and other related matters, which are basically consistent with the content of the new regulations.
Citizen: "I don't know that standard, anyway, it's safe for us to come here to play, so it shouldn't be a big problem." ”
Journalists talk to citizens:
"Are you worried about the safety of the bouncy castle itself?"
"Yes."
"Do you pay attention to it, and what are the focus points?"
"For example, if there are hard items on the bouncy castle, or whether they are fixed or unstable."
Journalists talk to citizens:
"We've seen news reports about it, so I'm still a little worried."
"Will (the child) go out of his way to pay attention to whether it is safe before going up?"
"That's for sure, see if it's installed strong, or if there is any leakage, or if it's deflated."
In the interview, most of the citizens are particularly concerned about the safety of bouncy castles, and the citizens said frankly that after the implementation of the new standard, the safety measures taken by manufacturers and operators are required, and it is a national mandatory standard, and it will be more assured to take children to play such amusement facilities in the future.
Citizen: "It must be very good, parents can rest assured that their children are also having fun, this is a matter of safety, and it must be the most important." ”
Citizen: "With these regulations, it should be more standardized and can further ensure the safety of children." ”
In addition, the new standard includes emerging wading inflatable rides and non-continuous inflatable rides within the scope of the standard. The promulgation and implementation of the "Safety Code for Inflatable Amusement Facilities" standard will play an important role in technical support for ensuring the safe operation of inflatable amusement facilities and protecting the personal safety of children.
In the next step, the State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standards Committee) will carry out the publicity and implementation of inflatable amusement facility standards in various forms, and at the same time, together with relevant departments such as education and culture and tourism at all levels, promote the implementation and application of standards, and use standardized means to build a solid bottom line for amusement safety.
Reminder @ parents
Please be vigilant and take precautions to keep your children away from risks!
(1) Be sure to choose a regular, safe and hygienic amusement place.
(2) On windy days, you should stay away from bouncy castles and other amusement facilities to avoid the amusement facilities being folded, overturned or even blown away by the wind due to their large size.
(3) Try to avoid peak periods. Because more children play at the same time, in addition to being more likely to step on and crush, it is also possible to break the bouncy castle due to being overweight.
(4) It is best to keep the child in sight, do not let the child turn over or lie down in the field, and do not let the child eat in it to avoid accidents.
Reminder @ operator
Please implement the main responsibility for safety production, do a good job of safety control, regularly inspect amusement facilities, and investigate potential safety hazards in a timely manner.
Source: 8099999 Streets and Alleys
Part of the source: Changsha market supervision
Editor: Li Yingna
Editor: Lin Shuaichao
Final review: Zhao Wen