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Any sports ground with a capacity of more than 10,000 spectators must be certified by the Local Authority. This certificate is issued after inspections to ensure that the ground meets safety criteria laid down by the government. There is also an input by the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services. The local authority will advertise the application to invite any objections or comments from residents or potential spectators.
The service enforces the Safety at Sports Grounds Act 1975 and the subsequent Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987.
Building Control are responsible for enforcing the recommendations contained in the "Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds" published by the Home Office and often known as the Green Guide. The Guide lays down detailed advice related to such matters as adequate structure, provisions of gangways, fire escapes, crash barrier design and engineering services, all necessary to comply with the Acts. When all matters related to Safety are in place a Safety Certificate can be issued.
The Building Control section is responsible for providing advice and guidance on Safety at Sports Grounds, in relation to:
• Crowd Control
• Means of Escape
• Structural Stability
• Access for disabled
To ensure compliance with any conditions of the Certificate regular inspections are carried out on match days.
In order to ensure public safety, we co-ordinate the Safety Advisory Group which includes other agencies:
• the Police Service
• the Fire Service,
• the Ambulance Service,
• and may include,
• St Johns Ambulance Association
• Safety officer from the sports ground
Sports grounds can be divided into three categories which can be outlined as:
1. Designated sports stadia with a capacity for 10,000 spectators.
2. Sports grounds with one or more regulated stands, with a capacity of 500 spectators.
3. Sports grounds which do not have regulated stands and have temperory setting for events.
Eligibility
None.
Required Customer Information
Details plans and emergency procedures.
Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
Depends on issues such as planning permission.
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