Bounce House Setup and Anchoring Checklist

Bounce House and Party Rental | PublicProof Academy working document

The on-site sequence a crew runs at every stop, built from the manufacturer's manual and the CPSC inflatable bulletin, so anchoring is never improvised.

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Site survey before anything comes off the trailer

Surface identified: grass, dirt, concrete, asphalt, indoor (anchoring method changes)
Overhead wires, tree limbs and eaves checked for clearance
Sprinkler heads, septic lids, utility markings and buried lines located
Slope checked; unit sited level
Gate and path width measured against the rolled unit
Distance to a grounded outlet measured; cord length and cord ramp planned
Generator sited away from doors and windows with a fire extinguisher present
Water units: hose bib located and drainage path away from the unit confirmed

Anchoring, per the manufacturer's manual

Manufacturer's manual open and the required anchor count and type read out loud
Every anchor point used, not a subset
Straight stakes 18 to 42 inches, installed vertically, at least 75 percent of length in the ground
Auger stakes used where soil is sandy, loose or wet
Exposed stake ends covered to prevent trips
Sandbags or ballast used ONLY where the manual permits, at the stated weight
Tie-downs attached so they cannot slip off the top of the stake
Rope rated at least 3,700 lb tensile strength where the manufacturer supplies none
NOT anchored to any vehicle, trailer, ATV or other non-stationary object
Non-load-bearing positioning loops NOT used as anchor points

Inflate and verify

Blower on GFCI-protected circuit; GFCI tested
Unit fully inflated with no sagging walls or pillars
Blower caged or coned off and cords ramped or taped
Entry mats placed; safety signage posted at the entrance
Current permit sticker, seal or certificate present and visible
Wind meter reading logged and the manufacturer's wind limit written on the log

Customer briefing and handover

Rider rules covered: no shoes, no glasses, no sharp objects, no food, similar sizes only
Maximum occupancy and maximum rider weight stated and posted
Wind abort rule explained with the number, and who makes the call
What to do if the blower stops or power fails
Emergency contact and your phone number left with the customer
Operation manual or training material handed over
Signed renter statement collected
Photographs taken of the anchored setup from four sides

Use rule: Education and organization only. Record the agency, official source, checked date, cost, proof saved and responsible person for every consequential requirement. Unknown means stop and confirm. Example rows are labeled EXAMPLE and are not your data.