1.0.1 This code was formulated with a view to guaranteeing the design quality of the sports building and making it meet basic requirements on such aspects as the functions of use, safety, sanitation, technique, economy and sport technology.
1.0.2 This code is applicable to the engineering design on the construction, renovation and extension of the stadium, sports hall, swimming pool and natatorium used for competition and training.
1.0.3 When the sports building has multiple application (or functions), the building standard specification of its technical standards shall be determined according to its main application, other application shall also be properly considered at the same time.
1.0.4 The sports building design shall be able to create good competition and training environments for athletes, create safe and good audio visual environments for spectators, and create convenient and effective working environments for workers.
1.0.5 The sports building design shall be carried out, according to the climate and geographic differences, economic and technical development state, national customs and traditional factors, by adjusting measures to local conditions in combination with China's national conditions.
1.0.6 Full consideration shall be taken for the application and operation of sports facilities (especially the facilities built for significant competitions) after the competition in order to guarantee the maximum exertion of their social benefits and economic benefits.
1.0.7 The sports building grade shall be graded according to its service requirements and shall be in accordance with those specified in Table 1.0.7.
Table 1.0.7 Sports Building Grade
Grade Main service requirements
Special grade Holding home field competitions in the Asian Games, Olympic Games and world class competitions
Grade A Holding nationwide and single item international competitions
Grade B Holding regional and nationwide individual competitions
Grade C Holding local and mass sports activities
1.0.8 The structure design service life and fire resistance rating of the sports building with different grades shall be in accordance with those specified in Table 1.0.8.
Table 1.0.8 Structure Design Service Life and Fire Resistance Rating of Sports Building
Building grade Major structure design service life Fire resistance rating
Special grade >100 years no less than 1
Grade A and Grade B 50~100 years no less than 2
Grade C 25~50 years no less than 2
1.0.9 In the official competition, the sports building design must meet the requirements proposed in the competition rules for all items of sports issued by the sports competent department of the nation. In the international competition, meanwhile it still must meet related standards and provisions of relevant international sports organizations.
1.0.10 The sports building design shall not only meet the requirements stipulated in this code, but also shall meet those specified in the current relevant mandatory standards of the nation.
