Event sponsors should consider the following factors when deciding which inflatable is appropriate for an event.

• Bounce houses are never acceptable at events on university property, unless the Risk Management and Insurance grants an exception.
• Inflatable obstacle courses may not include water slides.
• There should be a very low likelihood that participants can collide with each other.
• Preparing to participate in the inflatable should be quick and easy.  It should not take a lot of time to put on protective gear or strap into harnesses.
• There should be no loose buckles or exposed metal pieces that can come into contact with participants.
• The goal of participating should not be to engage in competitive physical contact with other participants.
• Participation should include only a minimal amount of leaving the inflatable surface.

The following risk mitigation measures must also be in place:

• The sponsoring department or student organization must continuously supervise the event involving inflatables.
• The vendor should be a member of SIOTO (Safe Inflatable Operators Training Organization) and is required to supply staffing for every inflatable station.
• There must be a Contract in place with a Cornell approved vendor, which includes the following:

• • The vendor is responsible for setting up, controlling, and removing the bounce house during the event.
  • University is fully indemnified in the agreement.
  • Liability insurance requirements (GL, Auto, workers comp) and Cornell University named Additional Insured
  • COI on file for Procurement office
  • All Participants sign the attached liability waiver.  (If the event involves minors a Parental Permission waiver is required)
  • Provide a link to the university’s incident/injury reporting form