SIST EN 13200-1:2019
(Main)Spectator facilities - Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area
Spectator facilities - Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area
This document 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 document 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 document.
Zuschaueranlagen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Merkmale für Zuschauerplätze
Dieses Dokument 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.
Dieses Dokument 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 diesem Dokument enthalten.
Installations pour spectateurs - Partie 1 : Caractéristiques générales des espaces d'observation pour spectateurs
Le présent document spécifie les exigences de conception et de gestion relatives aux installations pour spectateurs dans des lieux de divertissement permanents ou temporaires, y compris les stades sportifs, les salles de sport, les installations intérieures et extérieures, l’objectif 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 du présent document.
NOTE Le présent document ne traite pas des installations pour les médias.
Prostori za gledalce - 1. del: Splošne značilnosti za vidno polje gledalcev
Ta evropski standard določa zahteve glede 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.
OPOMBA: Določbe za medijske objekte niso vključene v ta standard.
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Overview
EN 13200-1:2019 - Spectator facilities: Part 1 - sets out the general design and management requirements for spectator viewing areas at permanent and temporary entertainment venues (e.g., sport stadia, sport halls, indoor and outdoor facilities). Published by CEN, it specifies terminology, basic layout principles and functional requirements to enable safe, comfortable and functional spectator areas.
Note: this standard does not apply to theatres, cinemas, opera houses and similar venues, and provisions for media facilities are excluded.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope and terminology: Defines key terms such as viewing area, activity area, service area, vomitory, sightline, design capacity and flow capacity to ensure consistent design language.
- Materials, structures and finishes: Guidance on structural fire resistance, finishes, furniture and slip resistance for outdoor pavements; requirements reference national/regulatory fire classifications.
- Electrical and emergency systems:
- Requirements for electrical installations to minimize fire risk and ensure circuit segregation.
- Emergency lighting: minimum 5 lx along exit routes (1 m above floor); recommended 10 lx for spectator visual comfort; endurance requirements (e.g., emergency lighting 60 min).
- Safety power supply and battery charger provisions with defined minimum endurance for alarms and firefighting systems.
- Spectator control and safety devices:
- CCTV systems for monitoring viewing areas, passageways and entrances with night-time recognition capability.
- Public address systems, auxiliary power, scoreboards and orientation/wayfinding provisions.
- Viewing area design:
- Detailed requirements for seating places (individual seats, benches, stepped seating) and standing places (steps and sloped terraces).
- Design of places for spectators with special needs and gangways, vomitories, rows and blocks for good circulation and sightlines.
- Capacity and flows:
- Methods to determine design capacity and flow capacity of exits.
- Consideration of loads, dynamic actions and sightline geometry.
- Annexes: practical examples, distance of vision, classification of sports areas, roof coverings and flow capacity illustrations.
Applications and Users
Who uses EN 13200-1:2019:
- Stadium architects and structural engineers - for layout, sightline and structural/fire considerations.
- Venue designers and consultants - for seating/standing configuration and accessibility planning.
- Facility managers, safety officers and event planners - for evacuation planning, CCTV and crowd management.
- Local authorities and regulators - to assess compliance and approve spectator venues.
Practical uses:
- Designing safe spectator stands and terraces
- Specifying emergency lighting, backup power and surveillance
- Calculating capacity, exit flows and accessible viewing provision
Related Standards
- EN 1991-1-1 (Eurocode 1) - referenced for actions and imposed loads
- EN 12193 and EN 1838 - recommended for detailed lighting guidance
Keywords: EN 13200-1:2019, spectator facilities, spectator viewing area, stadium design, seating requirements, sightline, emergency lighting, CCTV, capacity planning, accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13200-1:2019 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Spectator facilities - Part 1: General characteristics for spectator viewing area". This standard covers: This document 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 document 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 document.
This document 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 document 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 document.
SIST EN 13200-1:2019 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.
SIST EN 13200-1:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13200-1:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 13200-1:2019 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: TRRTP127. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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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 13200-1:2019SIST EN 13200-1:2019en,fr,de01-maj-2019SIST EN 13200-1:2019SLOVENSKI
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Example of spectator facility . 23 Annex B (informative)
Largest distance of vision . 25 Annex C (informative)
Classification of sports areas and criteria for determination of groups . 27 Annex D (informative)
Roof coverings of stands . 30 Annex E (informative)
Flow capacity from exit from viewing area . 31 Bibliography . 32 SIST EN 13200-1:2019
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ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp 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). SIST EN 13200-1:2019
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Le document SIST EN 13200-1:2019 établit des exigences claires en matière de conception et de gestion des installations pour les spectateurs dans les lieux de divertissement, qu'ils soient permanents ou temporaires. Cette norme est particulièrement pertinente pour les stades sportifs, les salles de sport ainsi que les installations intérieures et extérieures. Son champ d'application se concentre sur les caractéristiques générales de la zone de visualisation des spectateurs, garantissant ainsi que ces espaces fonctionnent de manière optimale pour accueillir le public. Une des forces majeures de cette norme réside dans sa capacité à fournir des directives précises qui améliorent l'expérience des spectateurs. En se concentrant sur la fonctionnalité des installations, le document garantit que les lieux sont accessibles et agréables, favorisant une ambiance positive lors des événements. Cela inclut l'aménagement des espaces qui permet une bonne visibilité et un confort adéquat, éléments cruciaux pour satisfaire les besoins des spectateurs. Il est également important de noter que cette norme ne s'applique pas aux autres lieux permanents tels que les théâtres, les cinémas ou les auditoriums, ce qui souligne son spécificité et sa pertinence pour les installations sportives. En excluant les dispositions pour les installations médiatiques, le SIST EN 13200-1:2019 se concentre exclusivement sur le spectateur, renforçant ainsi son utilité pour les organisateurs d'événements et les gestionnaires de sites. En résumé, le SIST EN 13200-1:2019 constitue un document de référence essentiel qui promeut des installations de spectateurs bien conçues, adaptées aux exigences modernes des lieux de divertissement sportif. Cette norme est un atout indéniable pour toutes les parties prenantes impliquées dans la conception et la gestion des espaces destinés au public.
SIST EN 13200-1:2019 표준은 스포츠 경기장 및 공연장과 같은 영구적 또는 임시 엔터테인먼트 장소의 관객 시설에 대한 설계 및 관리 요구 사항을 명확히 규정합니다. 이 문서는 관객의 관람 공간에 대한 일반적인 특성을 다루며, 이러한 공간의 기능성을 높이기 위해 필수적인 요소들을 포함하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 관객 시설이 어떻게 설계되고 관리되어야 하는지를 명시하며, 특히 스포츠 홀과 실내외 시설에서의 적용 가능성을 강조합니다. 특히, SIST EN 13200-1:2019 문서는 관객의 경험을 개선하는 데 중점을 두고 있으므로, 안전성과 접근성을 보장하는 측면에서 큰 장점을 가지고 있습니다. 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 다양한 관객층에 대한 고려입니다. 이는 장애인을 포함한 모든 관중이 편리하게 이용할 수 있도록 설계된 공간을 포함하여, 공공의 안전을 보장하는 데 기여합니다. 더욱이, 이 표준은 관객 시설의 효율적인 관리와 운영을 위해 필요한 지침을 제공하여, 장기적인 관점에서도 지속 가능한 시설 운영을 뒷받침합니다. 따라서 SIST EN 13200-1:2019 표준은 영구적인 시설 운영과 관리에 필수적인 요소로 자리잡고 있으며, 다른 영구 시설(극장, 영화관 등)에는 적용되지 않지만, 엔터테인먼트 공간에서의 관객 경험을 최적화하기 위해 필수적으로 참고해야 할 문서입니다. 이러한 점에서, 해당 표준은 자신의 설계와 운영에 있어 큰 가치를 지닌다고 할 수 있습니다.
Die Norm SIST EN 13200-1:2019 legt die grundlegenden Merkmale für Zuschauerbereiche in Freizeitstätten fest und ist von großer Bedeutung für die Planung und den Betrieb solcher Einrichtungen. Der Fokus dieser Norm liegt auf den Design- und Managementanforderungen für Zuschaueranlagen in sowohl permanenten als auch temporären Veranstaltungsorten, wie Sportstadien und Sporthallen sowie in Innen- und Außeneinrichtungen. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist ihre umfassende Spezifikation, die sicherstellt, dass die Funktionalität von Zuschauerbereichen optimal gewährleistet ist. Hierbei werden wichtige Aspekte wie Sichtlinien, Zugänglichkeit und das allgemeine Nutzererlebnis berücksichtigt. Diese Anforderungen tragen erheblich zur Schaffung sicherer und komfortabler Bedingungen für die Zuschauer bei. Ein weiterer Vorteil der SIST EN 13200-1:2019 ist ihre Fokussierung auf Sporteinrichtungen, während sie gleichzeitig klarstellt, dass andere dauerhafte Veranstaltungsorte wie Theater oder Kinos nicht in den Anwendungsbereich fallen. Diese Klarheit stärkt die Relevanz der Norm für Fachleute im Bereich der Sportarchitektur und -veranstaltungsplanung, indem sie spezifische Richtlinien bietet, die auf die besonderen Bedürfnisse von Sportveranstaltungen zugeschnitten sind. Darüber hinaus bietet die Norm entscheidende Leitlinien zur Verbesserung der Funktionalität von Zuschaueranlagen, indem sie den Verantwortlichen hilft, durchdachte Entscheidungen zu treffen, die sowohl den Anforderungen der Zuschauer als auch den betrieblichen Gegebenheiten gerecht werden. Die Norm trägt somit nicht nur zur Effizienz der Planung bei, sondern auch zur Erhöhung der Zufriedenheit der Besucher, was langfristig die Attraktivität und den Erfolg der Veranstaltungsorte steigern kann. Insgesamt unterstreicht die SIST EN 13200-1:2019 die Wichtigkeit eines gut durchdachten Designs und Managements von Zuschauerbereichen und stellt sicher, dass Verantwortliche in der Sport- und Veranstaltungsbranche über die notwendigen Standards verfügen, um qualitativ hochwertige Zuschauererlebnisse zu schaffen.
SIST EN 13200-1:2019は、観客施設に関する標準化文書として、その設計と管理要件を明確に定義しています。この標準は、スポーツスタジアムやスポーツホール、屋内および屋外のエンターテインメント施設を含む、恒常的または一時的な観客施設のために特化しています。これにより、観客が快適かつ安全にイベントを楽しむことができる環境が整備されることが求められています。 本標準の強みは、その詳細な要件にあります。特に、観客の視認性、アクセス、快適性などの一般的な特性を網羅しており、設計者や運営者が考慮すべき重要な要素を提供します。このように、SIST EN 13200-1:2019は、観客施設の機能性を最大化するための基盤を築いていると言えます。 また、このドキュメントは、他の恒久的な会場（劇場、映画館、オペラハウス、講堂など）には適用されないため、特定の施設に特化した明確なガイドラインを提供しています。これにより、専門的な要件に焦点を絞ることで、観客施設に関する実践的かつ具体的な指針を提供する、という点で高い関連性を持ちます。 ただし、メディア施設に関する規定は含まれていないため、媒体のニーズを満たすためには他の基準やガイドラインの併用が求められます。この点を留意することが重要です。 SIST EN 13200-1:2019は、観客施設の設計と管理における標準化の新たな指針を示しており、エンターテインメント業界における実践的なニーズに応えるための不可欠な文書となっています。
The SIST EN 13200-1:2019 standard provides comprehensive design and management requirements specifically tailored for spectator facilities within entertainment venues, including sport stadia and indoor and outdoor sports halls. Its focus on the functionality of spectator viewing areas ensures that venues are designed with both comfort and safety in mind, making it an essential reference for architects, venue managers, and event organizers. One of the significant strengths of the standard is its clear delineation of applicable venues, stating that it covers permanent or temporary facilities intended for spectator use but explicitly excludes theatres, cinemas, operas, and other similar venues. This targeted scope enhances its relevance for stakeholders involved in the development and operation of sports-related venues, allowing for more precise application of its guidelines. Furthermore, the standard's emphasis on general characteristics of spectator viewing areas underscores its commitment to creating optimal environments for spectators. By outlining design criteria that enhance visibility, comfort, and accessibility, SIST EN 13200-1:2019 proves to be an invaluable tool for ensuring an enjoyable spectator experience. While the document does not address facilities for media or other unrelated usage, this specific focus contributes to a more streamlined set of guidelines that aligns with the unique needs of sports venues. Overall, the SIST EN 13200-1:2019 standard stands out for its thorough approach to enhancing spectator facilities, making it a crucial reference point for industry professionals committed to the highest standards of spectator experiences.
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