UK Act of Parliament
1975
United Kingdom
Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975
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2 guidesWhat this Act requires
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†Safety certificates for large sports stadia.
Contents of safety certificates.
Applications for certificates.
Amendment etc. of certificates.
Safety certificates: fire safety
Appeals.
Regulations.
Determinations and appeals—supplementary.
Alterations and extensions.
Exclusion of other statutory requirements.
Special procedure in case of serious risk: prohibition notices.
Appeals against prohibition notices.
Enforcement.
Powers of entry and inspection.
Offences.
Civil liability.
Service of documents.
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Power to modify Act for classes of grounds.
Application to Crown.
Interpretation.
Orders and regulations.
Short title, extent and commencement.
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Fire safety - SGSA (opens in a new tab) from SGSA Detailed Guidance
- What events are covered by a safety certificate? - SGSA (opens in a new tab) from SGSA Detailed Guidance
- How do I apply for a ground to be designated or de-designated? - SGSA (opens in a new tab) from SGSA Detailed Guidance
- Sports Grounds Safety Authority (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Gambling Commission (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- HSE: swimming pools (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
- HSE: adventure activities (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
- HSE: fairgrounds and amusement parks (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Sports Grounds Safety Authority
Regulates safety at sports grounds in England and Wales. Issues safety certificates for designated grounds. Advises local authorities on spectator safety at …
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