Alterations and extensionsN.I.
20.—(1) If while a general safety certificate under Part II is in operation with respect to a sports ground—
(a)it is proposed to alter or extend that sports ground or any of its installations; and
(b)the alteration or extension is likely to affect the safety of persons at the sports ground,
the holder of the certificate shall, before the carrying out of the proposals is begun, give notice of the proposals to the council.
(2) If while a general safety certificate under Part III is in operation with respect to a regulated stand—
(a)it is proposed to alter or extend the stand or any of its installations; and
(b)the alteration or extension is likely to affect the safety of persons in the stand,
the holder of the certificate shall, before the carrying out of the proposals is begun, give notice of the proposals to the council.
(3) In particular—
(a)paragraph (1) requires notice when it is proposed to alter the entrances to or exits from a sports ground or any part of it (including any means of escape in case of fire or other emergency) or the means of access to any such entrances or exits; and
(b)paragraph (2) requires notice when it is proposed to alter the entrances to or exits from a regulated stand (including any means of escape in case of fire or other emergency) or the means of access to any such entrances or exits.
(4) Any person who fails to give notice required by this Article shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
(5) In this Article “means of access” includes means of access from a road.