EN 13200-6:2020

Spectator facilities - Part 6: Demountable stands

This document specifies product characteristics for demountable stands at permanent or temporary entertainment venues, sports stadiums, sport halls and indoor and outdoor facilities. This document is not applicable to stands of a moveable type where last row of places for spectators is under 1 m height from the ground.
NOTE   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.

Zuschaueranlagen - Teil 6: Demontierbare Tribünen

Dieses Dokument legt Produktmerkmale von demontierbaren Tribünen an dauerhaften oder zeitlich befristeten Veranstaltungsorten, Sportstadien, Sporthallen und Anlagen in Gebäuden oder im Freien, fest. Dieses Dokument ist nicht auf ortsveränderliche Anlagen anwendbar, deren letzte Zuschauerreihe sich weniger als 1 m über dem Boden befindet.
ANMERKUNG   Es wird daran erinnert, dass demontierbare Tribünen, die in "Fliegende Bauten und Anlagen für Veranstaltungsplätze und Vergnügungsparks - Sicherheit" verwendet werden, durch EN 13814:2004 abgedeckt sind.

Installations pour spectateurs - Partie 6 : Tribunes démontables

Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des produits pour les tribunes démontables des lieux de divertissement permanents ou temporaires, des stades de sport et des salles de sport ainsi que des installations intérieures et extérieures. Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux tribunes de type mobile dont la dernière rangée de places destinées aux spectateurs est située à moins de 1 m de hauteur par rapport au sol.
NOTE   Il est rappelé que les tribunes démontables utilisées dans Machines et structures pour fêtes foraines et parcs d’attraction - Sécurité sont couvertes par l’EN 13814:2004.

Prostori za gledalce - 6. del: Razstavljive tribune

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Sep-2020
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Mar-2021
• ICS: 97.200.10 - Theatre, stage and studio equipment
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 315 - Spectator facilities
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 315/WG 2 - Products
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 16-Sep-2020
• Due Date: 16-Mar-2019
• Completion Date: 16-Sep-2020
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13200-6:2020 - Spectator facilities - Part 6: Demountable stands

Relations

• Replaces: EN 13200-6:2012 - Spectator facilities - Part 6 : Demountable (temporary) stands
• Effective Date: 09-Sep-2015

Overview

EN 13200-6:2020 - Spectator facilities - Part 6: Demountable stands - is a CEN European Standard that specifies product characteristics, design and manufacturing principles for demountable (erectable and dismantlable) spectator stands used at permanent or temporary entertainment venues, sports stadiums sport halls and indoor/outdoor facilities. It applies to tiered systems constructed from purpose-designed components and excludes moveable stands whose last spectator row is under 1 m above ground. (Fairground/amusement installations are covered by EN 13814:2004.)

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope & definitions: Clear definitions for demountable stand, deck structure, substructure, riser, row depth, guard rail, handrail and connector to ensure consistent design and documentation.
• Manufacture & materials:
  • Steel/aluminium components for permanent demountable stands to be manufactured under EN 1090 (EN 1090‑2 / EN 1090‑3).
  • Temporary substructures manufactured per EN 17293.
  • Materials must be accompanied by EN 1090 inspection certificates; steel protection per EN 12811‑2.
• Design requirements:
  • Design to the Ultimate Limit State (ULS) addressing load bearing, stability against sliding, lifting and overturning.
  • Sightlines must meet EN 13200‑1; where impossible, safety management (EN 13200‑8) applies.
  • Seating geometry and clearances: seat centres minimum 450 mm (recommended 500 mm); riser heights - minimum 100 mm, maximum 200 mm (recommended 170 mm); closed risers preferred.
  • Deck structure includes seats, accessibility provisions, vomitories, stairways and gangways; protection against falling objects per EN 13200‑3.
  • Gangway gradients over 28° should include assistive features; central handrail preferred when gangway width > 1 800 mm.
• Loading & actions:
  • Incorporates Eurocode actions: EN 1991‑1‑1 (self-weight, imposed loads) and EN 1991‑1‑4 (wind).
  • Specifies self-weight, imposed vertical loads, isolated loads and horizontal loads aligned with Eurocodes.
• Inspection & documentation:
  • Manufacturer inspection after fabrication; provision of design documentation, erection/dismantling procedures and periodic inspection guidance (Annex A).

Applications and users

EN 13200-6:2020 is used by:

• Structural engineers and designers specifying demountable stand geometry and ULS checks
• Manufacturers and fabricators of steel/aluminium stand components
• Venue operators, event organisers and safety managers for procurement, erection, maintenance and safety planning
• Contractors and installers for erection/dismantling procedures and site compliance
• Inspectors and certifiers checking conformity with material certificates and design documentation

Practical applications include temporary stadium extensions, concert and festival stands, modular seating for sports events, and temporary seating for conferences or cultural events.

Related standards

• EN 13200‑1:2019 (General characteristics for spectator viewing area)
• EN 13200‑3:2018 (Separating elements - requirements)
• EN 13200‑7 / EN 13200‑8 (Entry/exit elements; Safety Management)
• EN 1090 series (Execution of steel/aluminium structures)
• EN 1991 (Eurocode 1 - Actions on structures)
• EN 12811‑1/2, EN 17293, EN 13814

Keywords: EN 13200-6:2020, demountable stands, spectator facilities standard, temporary stadium seating, deck structure, sightlines, Eurocode, EN 1090, stadium safety.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13200-6:2013
Prostori za gledalce - 6. del: Razstavljive tribune
Spectator facilities - Part 6: Demountable stands
Zuschaueranlagen - Teil 6: Demontierbare Tribünen
Installations pour spectateurs - Partie 6 : Tribunes démontables
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13200-6:2020
ICS:
91.040.10 Javne stavbe Public buildings
97.200.10 Gledališka, odrska in Theatre, stage and studio
studijska oprema ter delovne equipment
postaje
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13200-6
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.200.10; 97.220.10 Supersedes EN 13200-6:2012
English Version
Spectator facilities - Part 6: Demountable stands
Installations pour spectateurs - Partie 6 : Tribunes Zuschaueranlagen - Teil 6: Demontierbare Tribünen
démontables
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 June 2020.

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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
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United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Manufacture . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Materials . 7
4.3 Inspection . 7
5 Design . 7
5.1 Basic design requirements . 7
5.2 Sightlines . 8
5.3 Basic specification . 8
5.3.1 General . 8
5.3.2 Row depth . 8
5.3.3 Deck structure . 8
5.3.4 Substructure . 9
5.4 Loading. 11
5.4.1 General . 11
5.4.2 Self weight, G . 11
5.4.3 Imposed vertical loads . 12
5.4.4 Isolated loads . 12
5.4.5 Horizontal loads, Q2 . 12
5.4.6 Wind loading . 13
5.5 Ground and foundation, site conditions . 13
5.6 Protection and area of installation . 14
5.7 Provision for people with special needs . 14
5.8 Separating elements and protection against falling . 14
Annex A (informative) Procurement, erection and dismantling of demountable stands . 19
A.1 General . 19
A.2 Principal responsibilities . 19
A.3 Erection . 20
A.4 Periodic inspection . 20
A.5 Dismantling . 20
A.6 Documentation for installation of demountable stands . 20
Bibliography . 21

European foreword
This document (EN 13200-6:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 315 “Spectator
facilities”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2021, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by March 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13200-6:2012.
In comparison with the previous edition EN 13200-6:2012, the present text has been completely revised.
For example a new clause: Clause 5 “Design” has been added in relation to sightlines, basic specifications
for seats, deck structure and substructure.
Moreover, 5.4 “Loading” introduces new imposed vertical loads, isolated loads and horizontal loads, in
compliance with Eurocodes.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
This document has been prepared in order to specify the general design criteria for spectator facilities
(permanent, movable, demountable and telescopic), with the purpose of enabling their functionality.
Within this document, minimum and recommended values for dimensions are occasionally presented.
It shall be recognized that these values are to be considered as values that, in part, recognize different
national requirements as a basic provision.
Attention is drawn to the fact that in certain countries additional/different requirements may be
applicable due to existing national regulations or the equivalent.

1 Scope
This document specifies product characteristics for demountable stands at permanent or temporary
entertainment venues, sports stadiums, sport halls and indoor and outdoor facilities. This document is
not applicable to stands of a moveable type where last row of places for spectators is under 1 m height
from the ground.
NOTE 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.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 39, Loose steel tubes for tube and coupler scaffolds — Technical delivery conditions
EN 74-1, Couplers, spigot pins and baseplates for use in falsework and scaffolds — Part 1: Couplers for tubes
— Requirements and test procedures
EN 1090 (series), Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures
EN 1991-1-1, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures — Part 1-1: General actions — Densities, self-weight,
imposed loads for buildings
EN 1991-1-4, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures — Part 1-4: General actions — Wind actions
EN 12811-1, Temporary works equipment — Part 1: Scaffolds — Performance requirements and general
design
EN 12811-2, Temporary works equipment — Part 2: Information on materials
EN 13200-1:2019, Spectator facilities — Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area
EN 13200-3:2018, Spectator facilities — Part 3: Separating elements — Requirements
EN 13200-7, Spectator facilities — Part 7: Entry and exit elements and routes
EN 13200-8, Spectator facilities — Part 8: Safety Management
EN 13814:2004, Fairground and amusement park machinery and structures — Safety
EN 17293, Temporary works equipment — Execution — Requirements for manufacturing
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13200-1:2019 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
demountable stand
tiered system constructed from purpose-designed components that can be erected and dismantled,
moved from place to place and deployed in various configurations both indoors and outdoors to produce
accommodation for spectators passively viewing from designated standing or seating positions
Note 1 to entry: Examples are shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3.
3.2
design documentation
documents provided by the designer of demountable stands that ensures that the basis of design may be
clearly understood and from which all design criteria can be verified
3.3
guard rail
safety barrier fitted to the sides, rear or front of a stand or within the seating area in order to protect
users from falling
3.4
handrail
rail normally grasped by hand for guidance or support
[SOURCE: EN 13200-3:2018, 3.10]
3.5
riser
vertical component between one row and another row or landing above or below it
3.6
row depth
horizontal distance between successive risers (see Figure 1)
3.7
vomitory
element of passage that provides entry to or exit from the viewing area
[SOURCE: EN 13200-1:2019, 3.6]
3.8
stand of movable type for spectator
stand, composed of prefabricated module
3.9
deck structure, seating or standing
upper component of the demountable stand forming the riser height and the row depth, slope and
sightline
3.10
substructure
assembly of purpose-designed components supporting the deck structure of the demountable stand
3.11
connector
connection devices between the element composing the demountable stand
3.12
spigot
male part of a fitting
4 Manufacture
4.1 General
A manufacturer of steel/aluminium building parts shall maintain compliance in accordance with the
EN 1090 series.
Steel/aluminium components for permanent used demountable stand shall be manufactured according
to the requirements of EN 1090-2, EN 1090-3.
Steel/aluminium components for temporary sub-structures shall be manufactured according to the
requirements of EN 17293.
4.2 Materials
Steel alloy shall conform to EN 1090-2.
Aluminium alloy shall conform to EN 1090-3.
All aluminium and steel alloy shall be accompanied by inspection certificates according to the EN 1090
series.
Steel shall be protected by one of the methods given in EN 12811-2.
The design life, performance, strength and durability of plywood decking shall be specified.
4.3 Inspection
All products shall be inspected after fabrication to ensure conformity to the design drawings. The
manufacturer shall ensure that the product is inspected prior to being placed on the market.
5 Design
5.1 Basic design requirements
Demountable stands shall fulfil the national requirements for fire escape and emergency evacuation.
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.
The layout of the seating deck and the geometry of the deck are required to provide for the safe ingress
and egress of spectators.
Criteria concerning sightline, layout and protection from falling are similar to permanent and temporary
seating decks. The nature of vertical support of permanent and temporary seating decks is significantly
different as is the ratio of vertical load to dead load.
The elements of the structure of a stand of movable type shall be lockable and/or non-removable
manually without a special tool.
The design shall be carried out following the ultimate limit state (ULS), including load bearing capacity,
stability against sliding laterally, lifting and overturning.
5.2 Sightlines
Requirements and recommendations pertaining to sightlines are given in EN 13200-1.
Sightlines for demountable stands shall meet the standards required for permanent installation. In cases
where this is not possible the matter shall be addressed by safety management measure as specified in
EN 13200-8.
A seating place is required to provide a minimum viewing standard together with a sufficient level of
safety for the spectators. Viewing standards refer to the ability of a seated spectator to see a
predetermined focal point in the activity area. This viewing standard is often referred to as a sight line.
5.3 Basic specification
5.3.1 General
Seats shall be of constant depth throughout the length of a row. Where the seats tip-up automatically the
width of the clearway shall be measured between the foremost projection of the tipped-up seat and the
back of the seat in front.
With respect to relative lateral positioning, seat centres shall be a minimum of 450 mm and a
recommended value of 500 mm.
In tiered seating blocks the riser height of steps in passageways shall not exceed 200 mm. The
recommended maximum riser height is 170 mm.
The minimum riser height or step height is 100 mm. The riser height shall be uniform throughout the
access stairs and preferably be uniform with connecting stairs.
Closed risers are preferred and shall be designed to minimize any tripping hazard.
5.3.2 Row depth
Requirements and recommendations are given in EN 13200-1.
5.3.3 Deck structure
The deck structure may include seats, accommodations for people with special needs, protections against
falling, platforms, vomitory landings, stairways, passageways and gangways.
It is recommended that for a gangway gradient exceeding 28°, structural elements that manually assist
ascending and descending spectators are provided. If the gradient exceeds 28° and the gangway width
exceeds 1 800 mm, a central handrail that permits spectator crossover is preferred.
In some cases the deck structure of the demountable stands has an empty riser which entails the danger
of objects falling towards the bottom; in these cases the substructures of the stands will be closed to the
public.
The protection against falling objects down the separating elements of the stands shall be conform to
EN 13200-3.
5.3.4 Substructure
Connectors between the deck structure and the substructure and between all elements of substructure
shall provide a continuous transmission of forces.
The substructure can be one of three types:
NOTE It is important to pay attention to Annex A and most particularly to paragraph A.3, A.4 and A.6 that
provide essential recommendations regarding safe and secure use of demountable stands.
a) Prefabricated frame:
Stand primarily assembled from welded frame modules that self-lock in a manner that ensures the
stability of the stand. (See Figure 1).

Key
A deck structure
B substructure
Figure 1 — Welded prefabricated frame
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