What is BS EN 13200‑6 about?
BS EN 13200 discusses spectator facilities in stadiums and playing fields. BS EN 13200‑6 is the sixth part of the multi-series on spectator facilities. Demountable stands are used for a wide spectrum of events both indoors and outdoors ranging from minor local events to major international events accommodating thousands of spectators. BS EN 13200‑6 specifies product characteristics for demountable stands at permanent or temporary entertainment venues, sports stadiums, sports halls, and indoor and outdoor facilities.
Note 1: BS EN 13200‑6 does not apply to stands of a moveable type where the last row of places for spectators is under 1 m in height from the ground.
Note 2: It is recalled the attention to the fact that demountable stands used in Fairground and amusement park machinery and structures — Safety are covered by EN 13814:2004.
Who is BS EN 13200‑6 for?
BS EN 13200‑6 on spectator facilities is useful for:
- Manufacturers of spectator stands
- Sport’s governing bodies like BCCI, FIFA
- Architects
- Contractors who install spectator stands
Why should you use BS EN 13200‑6?
Sporting venues are places where many people gather and experience 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 13200‑6 has been prepared to specify the general design criteria for spectator facilities (permanent, movable, demountable, and telescopic) to enable their functionality. Within BS EN 13200‑6, minimum and recommended values for dimensions are occasionally presented. BS EN 13200‑6 guides you to make your sporting venue compatible with differently-abled individuals’ requirements also.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13200‑6:2020 supersedes BS EN 13200‑6:2012, which is withdrawn. BS EN 13200‑6:2020 has been editorially revised.
