Safety of Sports Grounds
If you operate a sports ground in England , Scotland or Wales that holds more than 10,000 spectators, you may be required to hold a safety certificate.
A safety certificate may be either:
- a general safety certificate issued for the use of a sports ground for a specified activity, or activities, during an indefinite period
- a special safety certificate for the use of a sports ground for a specified activity or activities on a specified occasion or occasions
Safety certificates are obtained from your local authority.
You must comply with any terms or conditions attached to a certificate.