Mr Popodopolous Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Now let me start this thread by saying while the title is frightening I think we are pretty bloody safe in this country in 2017 at football. E.g. 1. No smoking at football. 2. Concrete stands, not wooden ones. 3. Plastic seats as opposed to wooden ones. 4. Rubbish does not accumulate years on end, most notably at Bradford 1985. 5. No flares, pyros and so forth allowed. Sure there are a few more I have missed as well. Are there any that I am missing in a big way? Both positive steps and risk wise. Could be a thread for "Stadium Matters" I guess, Mods can put it in the forum they deem best. Isn't a subject I wanted to bring up but in the wake of the tragic events in London this week it made me wonder of course. About the risks, safety and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Hmmm, not sure on the flares/pyro's bit...we're guilty when it comes to sneaking those buggers in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Flags of a certain size need a fire retardant safe certificate (to be put up in the stand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Some very valid points in the OP. Certain members of this forum though would like to fire the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 30 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Hmmm, not sure on the flares/pyro's bit...we're guilty when it comes to sneaking those buggers in! Some idiot let one off under the wooden stand at Exeter in their game v Carlisle last season resulting in it having to be evacuated. It only took about ten minutes to clear IIRC and the club were praised for having a plan that worked in a real situation and not just in a drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtimmy11 Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 My seat in block e29 (dolman) row 36 took 15 minutes just to get to the concourse at the end of the game .I can't see how this is safe if there was a fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Mtimmy11 said: My seat in block e29 (dolman) row 36 took 15 minutes just to get to the concourse at the end of the game .I can't see how this is safe if there was a fire concrete don't burn........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, Mtimmy11 said: My seat in block e29 (dolman) row 36 took 15 minutes just to get to the concourse at the end of the game .I can't see how this is safe if there was a fire You'd be safer in your seat than in the concourse, if there was a fire. Also, there wasn't a fire and if there was, I'm sure people would move quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Are the plastic seats fire retardant safe? Could cause a lot of smoke and if people can't get out smothly,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtimmy11 Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 8 minutes ago, archie andrews said: concrete don't burn........ That's what they said in Kensington,there's gas lines under are seats,fryers and electrical fittings . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonboy Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 50 minutes ago, Mtimmy11 said: My seat in block e29 (dolman) row 36 took 15 minutes just to get to the concourse at the end of the game .I can't see how this is safe if there was a fire You would not go into the concourses. The whole stand would empty onto the pitch in minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 36 minutes ago, Mtimmy11 said: That's what they said in Kensington,there's gas lines under are seats,fryers and electrical fittings . @Mkelly has previously said the club haven't been allowed to operating frying equipment by the fire authorities so that concern appears to be misplaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 20 minutes ago, Ashtonboy said: You would not go into the concourses. The whole stand would empty onto the pitch in minutes. That was the point I was going to make. @Mtimmy11 you sit just behind me so I know full well it's a slow stand to empty, but it does have handrails which I think help make people feel safer moving quickly if there was an incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Do the rules apply to tents and caravans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 12 hours ago, RedM said: That was the point I was going to make. @Mtimmy11 you sit just behind me so I know full well it's a slow stand to empty, but it does have handrails which I think help make people feel safer moving quickly if there was an incident. The reason the stands are slow to empty is because people stop to watch, clap, boo, players, managers and other fans, put a bit of fear into them and they would clear almost as fast as a two thirds off, end of season white plastic chair sale in north Bristol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 56 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Do the rules apply to tents and caravans? Just a simple fire blanket and hand held extinguisher will suffice..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Is the stuff Lee Tomlin has been clad in safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 21 hours ago, Mtimmy11 said: My seat in block e29 (dolman) row 36 took 15 minutes just to get to the concourse at the end of the game .I can't see how this is safe if there was a fire If there was a fire you'd evacuate onto the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerf Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 I think Ashton Gate is much safer today that in the past. Since they stopped caging in football supporters after the events at Hillsborough I have always said that in any serious incident fire or otherwise there is only one way I am going and that is on the pitch no matter what the stewards think. You can access the situation better there and decide which way to exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 33 minutes ago, Monkeh said: If there was a fire you'd evacuate onto the pitch The Club would then be obliged to ban you for life. This does seem harsh, but the pitch did cost one hell of a lot of money, and should be protected. This is why the pitch has a sprinkler system and the stands don't. Quite wrong, in my opinion. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 22 hours ago, Mtimmy11 said: My seat in block e29 (dolman) row 36 took 15 minutes just to get to the concourse at the end of the game .I can't see how this is safe if there was a fire Most of the Dolman would have left before a fire anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Just now, BigTone said: Most of the Dolman would have left before a fire anyway Divisive. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 22 hours ago, Mtimmy11 said: My seat in block e29 (dolman) row 36 took 15 minutes just to get to the concourse at the end of the game .I can't see how this is safe if there was a fire Fans would also be allowed to evacuate onto the pitch in an emergency thus the time to vacant the stand would be lower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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