19.Article 12 defines some of the words used throughout Part III and gives the definition of a “stand” that this Order applies to.
20.This Article specifies that a safety certificate is required for any stand (as defined in Article 12 of this Order) at a sports ground (ie as defined in Article 2 of this Order) which provides accommodation for more than 500 spectators. It also empowers the Department to change the figure of 500, after consultation with all interested parties, to a smaller number. Safety certificates issued using this Article will be similar to those issued under Article 4 for designated sports grounds (see paragraph’s 14 and 15).
21.Article 15 sets out who a safety certificate for a regulated stand should be issued to and allows District Councils to determine whether someone is suitable to be issued with a certificate. The District Council will issue the certificate to someone who is likely to be in a position to prevent any contravention of the terms and conditions of a safety certificate but this does not necessarily have to be an individual; it can be the body corporate if the organisation applying for the certificate is an incorporated company.
22.Article 17 sets out the appeal procedures in relation to whether or not a stand is a regulated stand, whether or not the person applying for the certificate is suitable or against any of the terms and conditions included by a District Council in a safety certificate.
23.Article 18 sets out the offences and penalties as they relate to Part III of this Order. Offences include admitting more spectators than is permitted by the safety certificate to a regulated stand or admitting spectators when a certificate has been surrendered or cancelled. Other offences include contravening the terms and conditions of a safety certificate or a prohibition notice.