What SGSA does
Regulates safety at sports grounds in England and Wales. Issues safety certificates for designated grounds. Advises local authorities on spectator safety at sports events.
Contact SGSA
- info@sgsa.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7930 6693
Official guidance from SGSA
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Fire safety - SGSA (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
How do I apply for a ground to be designated or de-designated? - SGSA (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
What events are covered by a safety certificate? - SGSA (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
Advice for sports grounds - SGSA (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
Annual inspections and structural appraisals - SGSA (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
Barriers and separating elements - SGSA (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
Calculating safe capacity - SGSA (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
Can in-house stewards and SIA licensed agency stewards do the same roles? - SGSA (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
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Legal framework
Legislation that SGSA directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
Related legislation
Legislation connected to SGSA’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.