EN 13200-1:2012
(Main)Spectator facilities - Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area
Spectator facilities - Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area
This European Standard specifies design and management requirements for spectator facilities at permanent or temporary entertainment venues including sport stadia, sport halls, indoor and outdoor facilities for the purpose of enabling their functionality.
This European Standard is not applicable to other permanent venues such as theatres, cinemas, opera houses, auditoriums, lecture halls and similar places where persons congregate.
NOTE Provisions for media facilities are not included in this standard.
Zuschaueranlagen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Merkmale für Zuschauerplätze
Diese Europäische Norm legt Konstruktions und Managementanforderungen an Zuschaueranlagen für ortsfeste oder provisorische Veranstaltungsorte wie Stadien, Sporthallen sowie Anlagen in Gebäuden und im Freien fest, um deren Funktionalität sicherzustellen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für andere ortsfeste Veranstaltungsorte wie Theater, Kinos, Opernhäuser, Aulas, Hörsäle und ähnliche Stätten, an denen Menschen zusammenkommen.
ANMERKUNG Bestimmungen für mediale Anlagen sind nicht in dieser Norm enthalten.
Installations pour spectateurs - Partie 1: Caractéristiques générales des espaces d'observation pour spectateurs
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de conception et de gestion relatives aux installations pour spectateurs en des lieux de divertissement permanents ou temporaires, y compris les stades sportifs, les salles de sport, les installations intérieures et extérieures, l’objectif visé étant d’en assurer la fonctionnalité.
D’autres lieux permanents comme les théâtres, les salles de cinéma, les opéras, les amphithéâtres et autres salles similaires où des personnes se rassemblent sont exclus de la présente Norme européenne.
NOTE La présente norme ne traite pas des installations pour les médias.
Prostori za gledalce - 1. del: Splošne značilnosti za vidno polje gledalcev
Ta evropski standard določa zahteve načrtovanja in upravljanja prostorov za gledalce na trajnih ali začasnih prireditvenih prizoriščih, vključno s športnimi stadioni, športnimi dvoranami ter drugimi notranjimi in zunanjimi prostori, za namene zagotavljanja njihove funkcionalnosti. Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za druga trajna prizorišča, kot so gledališča, kinodvorane, operne hiše, avditoriji, predavalnice in druga podobna mesta, kjer se zbirajo ljudje.
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 28-Aug-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 315 - Spectator facilities
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 315/WG 1 - Layout criteria
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 27-Feb-2019
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2012
- Replaced By
EN 13200-1:2019 - Spectator facilities - Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area - Effective Date
- 09-Sep-2015
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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EN 13200-1:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Spectator facilities - Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies design and management requirements for spectator facilities at permanent or temporary entertainment venues including sport stadia, sport halls, indoor and outdoor facilities for the purpose of enabling their functionality. This European Standard is not applicable to other permanent venues such as theatres, cinemas, opera houses, auditoriums, lecture halls and similar places where persons congregate. NOTE Provisions for media facilities are not included in this standard.
This European Standard specifies design and management requirements for spectator facilities at permanent or temporary entertainment venues including sport stadia, sport halls, indoor and outdoor facilities for the purpose of enabling their functionality. This European Standard is not applicable to other permanent venues such as theatres, cinemas, opera houses, auditoriums, lecture halls and similar places where persons congregate. NOTE Provisions for media facilities are not included in this standard.
EN 13200-1:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.040.10 - Public buildings; 97.200.10 - Theatre, stage and studio equipment; 97.220.10 - Sports facilities. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13200-1:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13200-1:2003, EN 13200-1:2019, EN 1991-1-1:2025, EN 13200-7:2014, EN 13200-3:2018, EN 13200-6:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Zuschaueranlagen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Merkmale für ZuschauerplätzeInstallations pour spectateurs - Partie 1: Caractéristiques générales des espaces d'observation pour spectateursSpectator facilities - Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilities97.200.10Gledališka, odrska in studijska oprema ter delovne postajeTheatre, stage and studio equipment91.040.10Javne stavbePublic buildingsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13200-1:2012SIST EN 13200-1:2012en,de01-november-2012SIST EN 13200-1:2012SLOVENSKI
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EN 13200-1
August 2012 ICS 91.040.10; 97.200.10; 97.220.10 Supersedes EN 13200-1:2003English Version
Spectator facilities - Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area
Installations pour spectateurs - Partie 1: Caractéristiques générales des espaces d'observation pour spectateurs
Zuschaueranlagen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Merkmale für Zuschauerplätze This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 July 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Example of Spectator Facility . 23Annex B (informative)
Largest distance of vision . 25Annex C (informative)
Classification of sports areas and criteria for the determination of groups . 27Annex D (informative)
Roof coverings of stands . 30Annex E (informative)
Flow capacity from exit from viewing area . 31Bibliography . 32 SIST EN 13200-1:2012
Attention is drawn to the fact that in certain countries additional/different requirements may be applicable due to existing national regulations or equivalent. In certain countries, the minimum number of spectators is related to the application of this standard. SIST EN 13200-1:2012
EN 1991-1-1, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures Part 1-1: General actions Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 spectator facility area of congregation comprising an activity area, a viewing area and a service area Note 1 to entry: A spectator facility includes all the spaces where the public assembles, indoors or outdoors, permanently or temporarily, views sports, entertainment or miscellaneous events (see Annex A). 3.2
activity area area where the event takes place 3.3 viewing area area from which the spectators view the event Note 1 to entry: The viewing area includes stands for spectators seated, standing and with special needs, passageways and gangways necessary for circulation, vomitories for entry and exit. 3.4
service area area where publically accessible utilities are found Note 1 to entry: The service area includes toilets, first aid, cafeterias, souvenirs shop, including passages, concourses, ramps and stairs between the viewing area and the external area (see Annex A). 3.5 place space in the viewing area needed for a safe and good view of the event taking place, which is for a spectator who is sitting or standing or a wheelchair-user
vomitory element of passage that provides entry to or exit from the viewing area 3.7 stand
structure providing a viewing area 3.8 sector unit of the viewing area comprising one or more similar blocks 3.9 block unit of the viewing area comprising a number of rows between rear and/or front gangways and one or two lateral passageways 3.10 row line of a number of similar and adjacent places for spectators that are laterally spaced 3.11 passageway access route to a sector or block Note 1 to entry: A passageway, on level ground, slope or stair, includes vomitory and gangway. 3.12
sightline line joining the eye of a spectator and the point of interest on the activity area without optical interruption 3.13 point of interest point on the activity area from which the sightline is linked to the eye point 3.14 design capacity total number of spectators for which a spectator facility or some division of a spectator facility (block or sector) is designed 3.15 flow capacity number of spectators that can safely pass through a given width of a space in a specified time 3.16 viewing slope non-stepped sloping area providing standing accommodation for the spectator 3.17 place of safety place where a person is no longer in danger from fire or other emergencies 3.18
external area place external to the activity area, viewing area and service area intended to be used as public road, parking and passages for spectators SIST EN 13200-1:2012
facility in which both the activity area and viewing area are covered and enclosed 3.20 outdoor facility open facility or uncovered activity area 4 Materials and technical installations 4.1 General The materials and technical installations shall be made in accordance with the law in force in each country and shall take into account the applicable European Standards. 4.2 Structures, finishes and furniture Fire resistance requirements of structural elements shall be assessed in accordance with the requirements and test procedures established by the regulations in force in each country, regardless of the type of material structural elements are made of (e.g. concrete, clay, steel, solid wood, laminated timber, composite members). The size, thickness and protections of the above-mentioned types of materials and the classification of the premises according to fire load shall be determined in accordance with the tables and methods specified by the regulations in force in each country. The applicable European standards shall also be taken into account. Passages, stairs and steps of outdoor facilities shall be free from stagnation in case of rain and provide appropriate slip resistance. NOTE The pavements of outdoor sports facilities do not require classification for the purposes of reaction to fire. Chairs and other upholstered furniture shall belong to reaction to fire class 1 IM, whereas seats that are neither upholstered nor coated, and that are made of rigid combustible materials, shall belong to a reaction to fire class not higher than 2. In indoor facilities where the viewing area is extended to the activity area, reaction to fire classification of pavements is needed. If the pavements are made of combustible materials, they shall clearly be counted within fire load for the assessment of the fire resistance requirements of structural elements of sports facilities. If devices are provided for actual improvement of overall safety conditions of indoor facilities and of indoor premises in outdoor facilities, such as effective gas evacuation systems installed with automatic fire detection systems and/or automatic sprinkler systems, the use of materials that belong to higher reaction to fire classes may be permitted. 4.3 Electrical installations For the purposes of fire prevention, electrical installations: shall not be a cause of fire or explosion; shall neither keep the fire alight nor be a privileged way of spreading fire. The fire behaviour of structural members shall be compatible with the specific intended use of each of the premises; shall be divided so that possible failures do not bring the entire system out of order; SIST EN 13200-1:2012
CCTV may be extended to service and external areas. SIST EN 13200-1:2012
NOTE For example the scoring of a goal during the delivery of a safety message would cause the volume level of the system to instantly and automatically rise above the surge in crowd noise levels. have an override which would permit the spectator facilities controller to cut in to any separate s
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