If you operate a sports ground in England,Scotland or Wales that holds more than 10,000 spectators, you may be required to hold a safety certificate.
A safety certificate may be either:
- a general safety certificate issued for the use of a sports ground for a specified activity, or activities, during an indefinite period;
- a special safety certificate for the use of a sports ground for a specified activity or activities on a specified occasion or occasions.
Safety certificate for sports stands
If you operate a sports ground in England, Scotland or Wales which is not designated as requiring a safety certificate, you will still require a safety certificate for any covered stand that holds 500 or more spectators.
A safety certificate may be either:
- a general safety certificate which covers the use of the stand for viewing an activity,or a number of activities, specified in the certificate for an indefinite period which starts on a specified date
- a special safety certificate which covers the use of the stand for viewing a certain specified activity or activities on a certain specified occasion or occasions
One certificate may cover more than one stand.
You must comply with any conditions attached to a certificate.
Contact us to apply.