Week 3: Safe Site Design

Question 1

What is the suggested capacity per square metre for outdoor events on flat ground?

Answer 1

• 2 people per square metre (for main crowd area not whole site)
• Different event types may need more space per person depending on the type of activity and audience profile.

Question 2

In each area you must consider site lines to the stage/activity when determining size and reduce capacity according to?

Answer 2

• Slopes
• Trees
• Buildings
• Crowds themselves
• Event Elements (tents, structures, screens, disabled platforms, judging boxes etc)

Question 3

Legal capacity is restricted by what?

Answer 3

Evacuation rate

Question 4

What is the required evacuation time for sports grounds and indoor spaces?

Answer 4

4 minutes

Question 5

What is the required evacuation rates for both flat ground and steps according to the Purple Guide?

Answer 5

• Steps - 79 people per meter per minute

* Flat Ground – 100 people per minute

Question 6

What is the best way to understand your site and its geography?

Answer 6

Conducting a site visit.

Question 7

What must you consider in relation to the existing features of your site?

Answer 7

• What does your site already contain (e.g. hills, slopes, trees, public art monuments etc.)
• Can you improve it to improve your layout and how?
• What risks do these features pose to your event?
• What can you do to ensure safety?

Question 8

What must you take into consideration in terms of ground conditions?

Answer 8

• is ground flat?
• is it well drained?
• Is is firm enough for structures or vehicles to access it?
• Will you cause damage to it?

Question 9

What are solutions to unsuitable ground conditions for vehicle access?

Answer 9

• Existing hard surfaces

* Temporary surfaces (Bark chip, RoloTRAK, Trackway)

Question 10

What must be taken into consideration when zoning event spaces?

Answer 10

• Simultaneous entertainment occurring - make sure they’re positioned so no sound clashes.
• Large crowds not blocking event enterances

Question 11

What is a sterile area?

Answer 11

Areas public not allowed to access
•	Backstage Areas
•	Event Control
•	Emergency Service assembly points
•	Firework fall-out zones

Question 12

How would you ensure the public do not access sterile areas of the site?

Answer 12

• Appropriate Fencing/Barriers
• Security Control
• Adequate Pass systems