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Chapter 5 marks the start of the technical guidelines. These technical recommendations provide the detail of what should go into and around the major elements of the stadium.

5. Stadium guidelines overview

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The stadium precinct refers to the area containing the stadium building and the surrounding public, semi-public or secure and private areas.

5.1 Precinct and perimeter

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Section 2.3 looks at the range of factors that need to be considered in designing the stadium bowl, including sightlines and best practice for calculating the capacity and addressing circulation.

5.2 Seating and standing areas

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Section 2.4 looked at the design and construction of the pitch – both the pitch base and its surface. This included the different types of turf available and how to keep those surfaces in the best condition.

5.3 Pitch dimensions and surrounding areas

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This section covers the infrastructure that supports the safety and security requirements of a stadium. Starting with accommodation for emergency services, it then addresses fire safety recommendations and the need for safe emergency evacuation routes.

5.4 Safety and security

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Signage is the use of signs and other visual symbols for the purposes of communicating messages. Wayfinding signage is usually the type of signage most readily associated with stadiums.

5.5 Signage

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Technical systems such as power and floodlighting are required to meet the needs of broadcasters, spectators, players and officials. These systems, among others, form the base for an effective stadium.

5.6 Technical systems and services

5.7 Information Technology

IT (information technology) consists of systems to support the business and operations of the stadium, communications networks, operational technology to support the functions of the building, and spectator information systems.

5. Stadium Guidelines