If you operate a sports ground 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.
For more information on sports ground safety certificates visit www.sgsa.org.uk/safety-certification/
Email publicprotection@blackburn.gov.uk to apply.