What safety certificates does the stadium or venue need, and who inspects it?

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Certificates issued by the local authority (municipality) (s7-s10) Existing stadium or venue safety certificate: the stadium or venue owner must apply every year, at least 30 days before the current certificate expires (s8). It must come with a grading certificate stating the safe spectator capacity and the level of risk of event the stadium or venue may host. A high-risk grading can only be issued after consulting the SAPS authorised member. New stadium or venue: apply for a design safety certificate at least 3 months before construction starts (s9). Alterations or extensions, including temporary structures, need written approval before work starts (s10). Before deciding, the municipality must consider a written recommendation from an independent registered engineering professional where it owns the stadium or venue itself (s7(4)). High-risk event safety certificate (s11) If your event is categorised as high risk, you must apply to the National Commissioner (SAPS) at least 60 days before the event. It can carry conditions. Organising an event without a valid stadium or venue safety certificate is an offence (up to 10 years); organising a high-risk event without the high-risk certificate carries up to 20 years (s44). Inspections (s14) Municipal inspectors (one of whom must be a registered advanced life support paramedic) may enter the stadium, venue or business premises at any reasonable time during the day, ask for certificates and records, copy documents and direct you to fix non-compliance. They must show a certificate of appointment on request, and you must cooperate.