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Health & Safety Legislation

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Ley 31/1995, de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales (LPRL)The cornerstone of occupational risk prevention.Workplace H&S
Real Decreto 2822/1998Approves the General Vehicle Regulations, relevant for event traffic management.Traffic Management
Ley de Seguridad PrivadaRegulates private security services, including those for events.Security

Fire Safety Legislation

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Real Decreto 513/2017Approves the Regulation on Fire Protection Installations.Fire Safety
Código Técnico de la Edificación (CTE)Building regulations, including fire safety requirements for venues.Fire Safety (Buildings)

Event Safety & Licensing

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Real Decreto 2816/1982General Police Regulation for Public Shows and Recreational Activities.Event Licensing
Real Decreto 203/2010Regulates the prevention of violence in sports events.Event Safety (Sports)
Ley 39/2022 del DeporteSports Law setting security responsibilities for organisers.Event Safety (Sports)
Ley Orgánica 8/2021Protection of children and adolescents against violence.Child Protection
Ley 19/2013Regulates public events and gatherings.Event Licensing
Ley Orgánica 4/2015Governs public safety and citizen security.Public Safety
Código de Tráfico y Seguridad VialTraffic and road safety code for events on public roads.Traffic Management

Data Protection

Legislation Details
Ley Orgánica 3/2018 de Protección de Datos (LOPDGDD)Implements GDPR in Spain; governs personal data handling for events.

Regulatory Bodies