Whats the difference between Commercial and residential bouncers?
There are two main differences: Materials and regulations. We are aware that people buy our bounce houses for rental use, but blast Zone Bouncers are not recommended or certified for commercial use. We design our bouncers to be extremely durable, so you can get multiple uses out of them, so the tag “residential grade” is not an indication of quality, although commercial inflatables do take into account the rigors of regular rental abuse. Rental businesses, however, are subject to the the standards of governing bodies. This means that local codes, such as state law and fire code must be followed. Usually these are based on ASTM standards. Some states have special requirements for fire retardant materials, etc., and may even require inflatable devices to be registered with the governing body. Check IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) and ASTM regulations for “Amusement businesses.” Usually requirements include an attendant to monitor the device, a specifi
