The policy should set out safety objectives and the means for achieving them. The guide provides detailed guidance to ground management, technical specialists such as architects and engineers and all relevant authorities to assist them assess how many spectators can be safely. Safety at sports grounds and temporary raised structures. Under the provision of this act, county councils, unitary authorities, metropolitan or london boroughs are responsible for the issuing and enforcing. Under the 1975 act, grounds which were known to have held crowds in excess of 10,000 have been designated by the secretary of state and require a general safety certificate for the whole ground 5,000 for football league stadiums. What is the safety of sports ground act of 1975 answers.
Safety of sports grounds policy north yorkshire county. See end of document for details terms and conditions which ought to be included in any certificate issued in response to his application. Dec 17, 2009 ssss asked in sports other sports 1 decade ago safety at sports ground act 1975. Section 10 safety of sports ground act 1975 as amended. In accordance with the provisions of section 1 subsections 3 and 4 of the safety of sports grounds act 1975, the city of bradford metropolitan district council hereby issues, to the. In 1987 further legislation was introduced covering stands at sports grounds with accommodation for more than 500 spectators. It has no statutory force but many of its recommendations will be given force of law at individual grounds by their inclusion in general safety certificates issued under the safety of sports grounds act 1975 or the fire safety and safety of places of sports act 1987. The sports grounds safety authority sgsa is a nondepartmental public body in the united kingdom funded by the department for culture, media and sport dcms. The legislation covering this is the safety at sports grounds act 1975 as amended by the fire safety and safety of places of sport act 1987. The distinction should be abolished between a stadium, as defined above, and a sports ground where sports took place before spectators in the open air. Under the provisions of the safety of sports grounds act 1975 the 1975 act, county councils, unitary authorities, metropolitan or london boroughs are responsible for issuing and enforcing a safety certificates in respect of any sports ground in their area which has been designated by the secretary of state. Such grounds are defined under the safety at sports ground act 1975 as designated grounds. Safety at sports grounds evaluations are assessed via various legislation requirements. Sports ground safety certificate if you operate a sports ground that holds more than 10,000 spectators, you may be required to hold a safety certificate under the safety of sports grounds act 1975.
Contact the local council if you want a safety certificate to run a sports ground in england, scotland or wales. Under the provisions of section 1 of the 1975 act the secretary of state for culture, media and sport may designate as requiring a safety certificate any sports ground that has accommodation for more than 10,000 spectators, or 5,000 in the case of premier league and football league grounds in england and wales. Introduction middlesbrough council recognises its statutory duty for the safety certification of sports grounds under safety of sports grounds act 1975 as amended 1975 act and the fire safety and safety of places of sport act 1987 1987 act, and also. You must have a safety certificate for sports grounds which can hold. The building standards section is responsible for inspecting stadia and issuing safety certificates under the safety of sports grounds act 1975 and the fire safety and safety of places of sports act 1987. Legislation and guidance on sports ground safety torfaen. The club has three allseater stands and one standing area.
The sports grounds safety authority sgsa is the leader in spectator safety at sports grounds. Events and stadia related legislation festival security. Section 36 fire safety and safety of places of sport act 1987 generally where we consider the condition to be such that the public will be at serious risk, a notice prohibiting or restricting the use of all or part of the ground may be issued. An overview of the regulatory and legislative framework for. Specified activity means an activity or activities specified in schedule 4. It is written by the sports grounds safety authority formally the football. Building types sportsrecreational facilities sports facilities information nbs. Changes to legislation revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. F2 1a the secretary of state may by order substitute, for the number for. The designation function is performed by the secretary of state for culture, media and sport, dcms. We operate a licensing scheme to regulate the spectator viewer accommodation at premier, championship and football league grounds, as well as wembley and the principality stadium as set out in part 1 of the football spectators act 1989 1989 act.
The safety of spectators who visit sports grounds to watch sport or events is controlled by specific legislation. Safety of sports grounds act 1975 sports grounds safety authority. A safety certificate must contain such terms and conditions as the local authority consider necessary to secure reasonable safety. Safety of sports grounds act 1975 the construction. Safety of sports grounds act 1975 chelsea football club. Safety at sports grounds and sporting events london borough. The safety of sports grounds act 1975 applied to stadia that catered. Further guidance on the regulatory reform fire safety order 2005 is obtainable from. Portman road is a football stadium in ipswich, suffolk, england, which has been the home ground of ipswich town f. Their role is to offer help to spectators and to assist the police in crowd control. There are currently no known outstanding effects for the safety of sports grounds act 1975.
Following the 1971 disaster the british government commissioned the lord wheatley investigation wheatley, 1972 the result of which was the enactment of the safety at sports grounds act 1975 with the principal aim of providing guidance on spectators egress from sports ground and crowd control wheatley, 1972. The stadium has also hosted many england youth international matches, and one senior england friendly international match, against croatia in 2003. Summary of sports grounds safety requirements safety in. The sports grounds dealt with by the act of 1975 was too limited and the problem of crowd safety was serious at many other grounds. We regulate local authorities in their oversight of safety at all football grounds in the premier, championship and football leagues and issue licences to these stadia.
Sports ground safety certificates vale of glamorgan. It staged several other sporting events, including athletics meetings and international hockey matches. The guide to safety at sports grounds, colloquially known as the green guide is a uk. Safety certification sports grounds safety authority. Safety at sports grounds and sporting events london. The act means the safety of sports grounds act 1975 as amended by the. List of mentions of the safety of sports grounds act 1975 in parliament in the period 1803 to 2005 search help hansard 18032005 acts s. The primary legislation covering designated grounds is the safety at sports ground act 1975 what is a regulated stand. The guide to safety at sports grounds, colloquially known as the green guide is a uk governmentfunded guidance book on spectator safety at sports grounds. Summary of sports grounds safety requirements safety in sports. The safety of sports grounds act 1975 makes provision for the secretary of state.
The safety of sports grounds act 1975 was passed following the disaster at ibrox stadium in 1971 and lord wheatleys subsequent report. Football club, ltd being a qualified person as defined by section 31 of the safety of sports grounds act 1975. The sgsa was established through the sports grounds safety authority act 2011, which received royal assent in july. Safety in sports grounds royal borough of greenwich. List of mentions of the safety of sports ground act 1975 in parliament in the period 1803 to 2005 search help hansard 18032005 acts s. The act means the safety of sports grounds act 1975 as amended by the fire safety and. The building standards section is responsible for inspecting stadia and issuing safety certificates under the safety of sports grounds act 1975 and the fire. Except in so far as this act otherwise expressly provides, and subject to f1 section 18 of the m1 interpretation act 1978 offences under two or more laws, the provisions of this act shall not be construed as a conferring a right of action in any civil proceedings other than proceedings for the recovery of a fine in respect of any contravention. Sports stadiums with a spectator capacity of more than 10,000 people 5,000 in the case of premiership or football league grounds are designated by the government and must be certified under the safety at sports grounds act 1975. A safety certificate is required for all stadia with a. The act transformed the football licensing authority into the sports. The safety of sports grounds act 1975 and the fire safety and safety of places of sport act 1987, require certain sports grounds to apply to the local authority for a safety certificate generally this means sports grounds with a capacity for more than 10,000 spectators designated stadium, or stands in sports grounds providing covered. The safety of sports grounds act 1975 makes provision for the secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport to designate any sports ground with accommodation for more than 10,000 spectators or more than 5,000 spectators for grounds hosting premier league english football league matches as requiring a safety certificate to admit spectators.
Apr 01, 2015 the sports grounds safety authority sgsa is a government body that took over the responsibilities of the football licensing authority and the critical role it played in transforming spectator. A safety certificate is required for football or other sports grounds with a capacity to accommodate more than 10,000 spectators, in the case of premiership or football league grounds in england and wales. My dad no longer felt that it was safe to take me to football matches and. An act to make provision for safety at sports stadia and other sports grounds.
Amateur sports clubs guidance on running a safe sports. We issue and enforce a general safety certificate to grounds or stands. It makes provisions for safety in sports stadiums and other sporting grounds and venues. Nbs has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry. Stephanie waterford licensing officer residents services summary this is the annual report to inform the committee of the action taken by officers in respect of the councils responsibilities under the safety at sports grounds act 1975 and the fire and safety at places of sport act 1987. A safety certificate is required for all stadia with a capacity of 10,000 or more spectators. List of mentions of the safety of sports grounds act 1975 in parliament in the period 1803 to 2005. Until 2011 it was known as the football licensing authority, having been set up under the football spectators act 1989.
The subsequent popplewell inquiry and report considered the safety of sports ground act 1975, which at that time was considered to be limited in football grounds. Following the introduction of the safety of sports grounds act, 1975, many football stadia in scotland were designated as requiring safety certificates, including ayr united football clubs somerset park, ayr. Safety of sports grounds act 1975 sports grounds safety. Definitions the 1975 act defines a sports ground as a place where sports and other competitive. A general safety certificate will cover use of the stadium for certain specified activities. These are sports grounds that, in his opinion, have accommodation for more than 10,000 spectators.
This small professional football club holds 16 000, but on most match days the attendance is much smaller. An overview of the regulatory and legislative framework. We also provide advice and support for other sports. May 30, 2017 sports ground safety certificate if you operate a sports ground that holds more than 10,000 spectators, you may be required to hold a safety certificate under the safety of sports grounds act 1975. Sports grounds safety authority sports grounds safety.
Hillsborough investigators pass 23 cases to cps for. Sports ground safety certificate westminster city council. General safety certification policy safety at sports grounds. The safety of sports grounds act 1975 placed this control with local authorities, and the fire safety and safety of places of sports act 1987 made it a duty of local authorities to enforce the acts. This act came into force on 1 september 1975 and applies to england, scotland and wales. Summary this is the annual report, to inform the committee, of the action taken by officers, with respect to the councils responsibilities under the safety at sports grounds act 1975 and the fire and safety at places of sport act 1987.
Page 1 of 16 cfc sag july 2016 safety of sports grounds act 1975 chelsea football club safety advisory group sag wednesday 6th july 2016, 9. An overview of the regulatory and legislative framework for sports. Health and safety laws should not be a barrier to organising and running amateur sports activities that are an important part of community life. The owner of the certificate is responsible for the safety of. Jun 25, 2019 5 section 171 of the safety at sports grounds act 1975.
The safety of sports grounds act 1975 extension to football grounds order 1986 designated grounds safety certificate under the safety at sports ground act 1975 a safety certificate is required for any stadium regardless of its capacity where league football premiership or championship, league one or league two matches are to be played. The health and safety at work act 1974 the act and the regulations made under it, apply to club organisers. Safety at sports grounds we are responsible for the safety of people attending sports grounds. Sports stadia with a spectator capacity of more than 10,000 people 5,000 in the case of premiership or football league grounds are designated. It was introduced to address primarily the issue of safety of spectators at sports football stadia where large numbers of people attend. The act means the safety of sports grounds act 1975 as amended by the fire safety and safety of places of sport act 1987. Football league grounds must be certified under the safety at sports grounds act 1975 commonly referred to as a safety at sports ground. Employersselfemployedvolunteer organisations with employees running sports clubs. Monitoring and inspection policy so as to provide a full understanding of the safety at sports ground role carried out by middlesbrough council 2. Safety at sports grounds act 1975 renfrewshire website. Building control are responsible for enforcing the recommendations contained in the guide to safety at sports grounds published by the stationery office and often known as the. The safety at sports grounds act 1975 and the subsequent fire safety and safety of places of sport act 1987 are two pieces of legislation of which few people are aware.
Following a series of major accidents and deaths at sports grounds, the need to ensure the safety of sports grounds became apparent. Hillsborough investigators pass 23 cases to cps for possible charges. The act came about following several major accidents at safety grounds and it was brought to attention that the safety of sports grounds needed improving. Safety at sports grounds london borough of hillingdon. The sports grounds safety authority sgsa is a government body that took over the responsibilities of the football licensing authority and the critical role it played in transforming spectator. Tottenham hotspur football club is a designated sports stadium within haringey. Sports stadia with a spectator capacity of more than 10,000 people 5,000 in the case of premiership or football league grounds are designated by the government and must be certified under the safety at sports grounds act 1975.
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