Official guidance documents, codes of practice, and technical standards for event safety and security.
Official guidance documents, codes of practice, and technical standards for event safety and security.
| Document / Standard | Description | How to Access |
|---|---|---|
| HSE HSG154 — Managing crowds safely | Guidance on crowd management at events. | HSE |
| HSE HSG195 — The event safety guide | Comprehensive event safety guidance. | HSE |
| HSE GS50 — Electrical safety at places of entertainment | Electrical safety guidance for venues. | HSE |
| BS 7909 — Temporary electrical systems | Code of practice for temporary electrical systems. | BSI |
| BS 7671 — IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition) | UK electrical wiring standards. | BSI |
| BS 5306-8 — Fire extinguishers (selection & positioning) | Guidance on fire extinguisher selection. | BSI |
| BS 5867-2 — Fabrics for curtains and drapes | Flammability requirements for curtains and drapes. | BSI |
| BS 7176 — Upholstered seating | Resistance to ignition for upholstered seating. | BSI |
| BS 7177 — Mattresses and bed bases | Resistance to ignition for mattresses. | BSI |
| IET Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management | Electrical safety management guidance. | IET |
| IET Practitioner's Guide to Temporary Power Systems | Guidance on temporary power systems. | IET |
| NPSA — Venues, Events & Public Spaces Security Guidance | Security guidance for venues and events. | NPSA |
| NaCTSO — ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) Awareness | Counter-terrorism awareness eLearning. | NaCTSO |
| BBC Guidance on the Safe Use of Generators | BBC safety guidance for generators. | BBC |
| Home Office — Fire Safety Guidance | Fire safety guidance for non-domestic premises. | GOV.UK |
| DCMS — Event safety guidance for local authorities | Guidance for local authorities on event safety. | GOV.UK |
| IStructE — Temporary demountable structures (4th Edition) | Guidance on temporary structures. | IStructE |
| Document / Standard | Description | How to Access |
|---|---|---|
| Event Safety Alliance (ESA) — The Event Safety Guide | US industry consensus standards for event safety. | ESA |
| FEMA — Incident Command System (ICS) | Standardised incident management framework. | FEMA |
| DHS — National Incident Management System (NIMS) | National incident management framework. | DHS |
| NIST — Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 | Cybersecurity standards and frameworks. | NIST |
| ICC 300 — Standard for Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands | Safety standards for temporary seating. | ICC |
| NFPA 1126 — Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience | Safety standards for pyrotechnics. | NFPA |
| NFPA 160 — Flame Effects Before an Audience | Safety standards for flame effects. | NFPA |
| NFPA 701 — Fire Tests for Textiles and Films | Fire test methods for textiles and films. | NFPA |
| ESTA — ANSI ES1.9-2020 Crowd Management Standard | Crowd management standards. | ESTA |
| ESTA — ANSI E1.43-2025 Performer Flying Systems | Safety standards for performer flying systems. | ESTA |
| ESTA — ANSI E1.50-1-2025 Temporary Display System Structures | Standards for temporary structures. | ESTA |
| ASCE 7-22 — Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures | Structural design standards. | ASCE |
| U.S. Fire Administration — Fire Safety at Special Events | Fire safety guidance for events. | USFA |
| ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010) | Accessibility standards for venues and events. | ADA |
| CEN — EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products | European fire classification standards. | CEN |
| CEN — EN 13773 Textiles — Curtains and drapes | Flammability classification for curtains. | CEN |
| prEN 17206-1 — Entertainment technology — Machinery for stages | Safety requirements for stage machinery (draft). | CEN |
| AS/NZS 1527.3 — Textiles — Burning behaviour of curtains and drapes | Australia/NZ flammability standards. | Standards Australia |
| AS/NZS 3000 — Electrical installations (Wiring Rules) | Australia/NZ electrical standards. | Standards Australia |
| AS 3745 — Planning for emergencies in facilities | Emergency planning standards for facilities. | Standards Australia |
| CSA Z1600-19 — Emergency and continuity management program | Canadian emergency management standards. | CSA |
| National Building Code of Canada | Canadian building code. | NRC |
| National Fire Code of Canada | Canadian fire code. | NRC |
| Safe Work Australia — Guide to managing risks in the workplace | Workplace risk management guidance. | Safe Work Australia |