Sport stands require a safety certificate for any covered stand that holds 500 or more spectators. This is known as a regulated stand.
You will still need the safety certificate for the stand even if the sports ground itself doesn't need a safety certificate.
"Stand", in relation to a sports ground, means an artificial structure (not merely temporary) which provides accommodation for spectators. It must be wholly or partly covered by a roof.
In relation to the number of spectators in a stand provided with covered accommodation, "covered" means covered by the roof or other part of the structure which constitutes the stand.
A safety certificate may be either:
- A general safety certificate
- 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
- 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.
Contact the Licensing Team to find out whether you need a safety certificate and how to apply.