Prescribed standard of terracing at grounds in Football League Divisions 1 and 2.

In considering whether to licence the use of any terracing at grounds in Football League Divisions 1 and 2 the SGSA will have regard to the following criteria:

• whether the layout:

  comprises continuous crush barriers between radial gangways, as outlined in paragraph 11.8 and illustrated in Diagram 11.3 of the Fifth Edition of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide); and

  is such that all spectators are within 12 metres of a gangway or exit as measured along a line of unobstructed travel from the viewing position (see paragraph 13.4.a. of the Fifth Edition of the Green Guide).

• whether the spacing, strength and construction of all the crush barriers conform to paragraph 11.2 and Table 11.1 of the Fifth Edition of the Green Guide.  
• whether the height and positioning of all the crush barriers are in accord with paragraph 11.10 and Diagram 11.4 of the Fifth Edition of the Green Guide.

It should be assumed that level standing areas or non-stepped sloping areas will not form part of the viewing accommodation that will be licensed for spectator use.