Implementation of Geneva Conventions Act, 2012
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Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, 2010 (Act No. 2 of 2010)Chapter 2 : Ensuring Responsibility for Safety and Security at Events9. New stadium or venue design safety certificate |
| (1) | A stadium or venue owner, as the case may be, must at least three months before the projected commencement date of construction of a new stadium or venue apply in the prescribed manner to a local authority for a certificate in respect of the safety of the design of the new stadium or venue. |
| (2) | A stadium or venue owner involved in planning and designing a new stadium or venue, must comply with— |
| (a) | prescribed safety and security requirements and any conditions stated in the certificate contemplated in subsection (1); |
| (b) | applicable building legislation and local authority by-laws and guidelines; |
| (c) | applicable building design guidelines of the South African Bureau of Standards; |
| (d) | applicable stadium or venue infrastructure requirements stipulated in writing by a recognised international controlling body; |
| (e) | applicable stadium or venue infrastructure requirements stipulated in writing by a controlling body, event organiser or stadium or venue owner; |
| (f) | applicable requirements relating to medical facilities; and |
| (g) | any other prescribed criteria relating to safety and security regarding the suitability of a planned stadium or venue to hold events. |
