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Under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 as amended by the
Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987, sports grounds
which are designated require a safety certificate issued by the
local authority. | |
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Matters concerning crowd safety, ground capacities and any
other safety matter can be discussed by contacting the, Building
Control Team Leader, on 01952 384545 or email
building control.
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
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
Stadia in Telford & Wrekin Council's Area
AFC Telford.
To ensure compliance with any conditions of the Certificate regular
inspections are carried out on match days.
Building control works to protect public safety, and co-ordinates
the Safety Advisory Group which includes other agencies:
- the police service
- the fire service,
- the ambulance service
Sports grounds can be divided into three categories which can be
outlined as:
- Designated sports stadia with a capacity for 10,000
spectators.
- Sports grounds with one or more regulated stands, with a
capacity of 500 spectators.
- Sports grounds which do not have regulated stands.
The Sports Ground Management Team must ensure public safety is
maintained and that defective infrastructure does not place crowd
safety at
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| Please note - Some documents published before
1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
numbers. |
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