Testing of Crowd Control Barriers and Inspection of Sports GroundsCrush Barriers and other structures play an essential part in crowd control and safety at Sports Stadia. Stringent testing and inspection is therefore essential to ensure that their performance satisfies the Home Office requirements. Guidelines for testing and inspection are given in the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds, published by HMSO, which details the test and performance requirements. Additional requirements are given in Appraisal of Sports Grounds, issued by the Institution of Structural Engineers, and in BS6180:1982, Code of Practice for protective barriers in and about buildings. Twenty five percent of all crush barriers, handrails and perimeter walls are required to be tested annually, with different barriers tested each year over a four year cycle. Sandberg provide a testing service which is in strict accordance with the Home Office and Institution of Structural Engineers' procedures and accuracy requirements. Testing is conducted by qualified personnel with experience in this field, using electronic load measuring cells and high precision dial gauges to monitor deflection. The work is carried out for the Club itself or for its professional adviser.
Also required is an annual detailed inspection of all boundary walls, fences, gates and all components and installations. Services in this broader field are provided by our Building Inspection Department. Work to date includes the following stadia: |
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