What is this BS EN 13200‑8 - Safety of spectator facilities about?
BS EN 13200‑8 discusses spectator facilities in stadiums and playing fields.BS EN 13200‑8 is the eighth part of the BS EN 13200 multi-series on spectator facilities. Event safety shall be managed by ensuring that there is in place a safety management team that has no other responsibilities, except to manage the safety of spectators during the event.
BS EN 13200‑8 specifies general characteristics of safety management in spectator facilities. BS EN 13200‑8 specifies the layout and the planning of the management, the criteria to maintain this planning before, during, and after any event.
BS EN 13200‑8 covers the following:
- The safety personnel
- Safety policy
- Safety procedures
Note: BS EN 13200‑8 does not apply to the roles and responsibilities of those who are part of the security system (police and security companies).
Who is BS EN 13200‑8 - Safety of spectator facilities for?
BS EN 13200‑8 on the safety of spectator facilities is useful for:
- Sport’s governing bodies like BCCI, FIFA
- Architects
- Contractors of stadiums
Why should you use BS EN 13200‑8 - Safety of spectator facilities?
Sporting venues are places where many people gather and enjoy a common activity in harmony. Attending a sporting event is a leisure activity for people and should be considered an inclusive activity. The sporting venues should be safe, comfortable, and easy to load and evacuate.
BS EN 13200‑8 specifies the general criteria for spectator safety management. BS EN 13200‑8 is appropriate to all events regardless of size, activity, or audience profile. BS EN 13200‑8 recommends the safety management of every spectator facility and/or event organizer shall produce a written spectator safety policy. This demonstrates that management has devoted thought and effort towards the safety and welfare of spectators.