Safety gauges: how to respect them using adapted tools

Insure the safety of protests and spaces that welcome the public is an absolute priority. Whether it's managing theAttendance of a public space, to respect capacity limits Of a room or to respect the maximum capacity of an ERP, safety gauges play a crucial role. An erroneous estimate of attendance can lead to significant risks, ranging from discomfort to dangerous situations. Fortunately, innovative solutions now make it possible to facilitate this essential management while ensuring compliance with current standards.

What is an event security gauge?

An event security gauge represents the maximum number of people authorized in a given space, in accordance with safety regulations. This concept is closely linked to Establishments Receiving the Public (ERP), governed by fire regulations, accessibility and evacuation plans. The aim is to Prevent the Saturation of a space and to guarantee the safety of all.

For optimal management, innovative solutions such as those from Technis, integrating attendance sensors and flow analysis, allow the monitoring of the attendance threshold in real time. These tools offer effective prevention of space saturation, ensuring the safety of an event and compliance with regulations.

Why is complying with safety gauges crucial?

Respecting the attendance limit is not a simple formality, but is a fundamental requirement to guarantee everyone's safety. Indeed, excessive crowds can quickly degenerate into uncontrollable jostles or crowd movements, greatly complicating any emergency evacuation. La legal responsibility of the organizer is directly involved in the event of an incident, stressing the paramount importance of strictly complying with the security plan validated by the competent authorities.

Real-time attendance sensors offer precise control of traffic in public spaces and guarantee compliance with the maximum capacities of ERP systems. This is the key to optimal event risk management and enhanced security during events.

How to calculate and define the maximum capacity of a space?

This calculation is based on several fundamental factors that make it possible to set the maximum authorized ERP capacity. First of all, the surface accessible to the public is fundamental. Then the type of activity (sitting, standing, or mixed) has a direct impact on the m² per person ratio. For example, a standing activity requires less space per individual than a sitting configuration. Finally, the Number and width of emergency exits are decisive for rapid evacuation in case of emergency, as part of the management of event risks.

A simple calculation involves dividing the area by the regulatory ratio per person. For example, if the regulations impose 1m² per person standing, an area of 100m² allows a safety gauge of 100 people.

Technis attendance sensors offer real-time traffic monitoring, essential for prevent any saturation of space and guarantee the security of a demonstration. Thanks to these data analysis tools, it becomes possible to respect gauge rules and to control traffic in public spaces in an optimal manner, while respecting the regulatory standards of an ERP.

The tools to measure and control the gauge in real time

Attendance monitoring technologies are revolutionizing flow management by offering precise and real-time control of attendance. Thanks to sensors installed at entry and exit points, it becomes possible to measure the maximum capacity of an event and to ensure its safety, while optimizing visitor traffic. Of dynamic dashboards show the level of attendance, offering immediate visibility on the maximum ERP capacity.

These systems incorporate automatic alerts which are triggered if the regulatory threshold is exceeded, ensuring effective prevention of space saturation. THEdata history is also retained, allowing post-event analysis that is essential for optimizing flows.

These tools guarantee proactive and reliable event risk management, without requiring constant human supervision, thus streamlining traffic and optimizing travel times.

Use case: Safety gauges in practice

Managing the flow of people is crucial for the safety and optimization of spaces. The security thresholds make it possible to control traffic, guaranteeing respect for maximum capacities and the fluidity of travel.

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• During a open-air festival, of event gauges by zone can be put in place to avoid overcrowding.
• In a mall, the prevention of space saturation is ensured by an authorized occupancy rate per store or floor.
• One trade show or one ERP (Establishment Receiving the Public) uses a Gauge room by room to comply with safety regulations.

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Club France: a concrete example of optimal management of flows in real time

Club France was a major device during the event, welcoming between 35,000 and 40,000 unique visitors every day on an area of more than 95,000 m² (indoor and outdoor). Managing this exceptional influx represented a major challenge, especially in terms of security and compliance with the gauges in real time.

“It was hard to imagine how many people would be there,” explains Arnaud Courtier, who is in charge of the system. To guarantee safety, a maximum capacity of 25,000 people inside has been set, with accurate real-time monitoring accessible directly on telephone, allowing teams to effectively monitor the occupancy of the various spaces.

The solution chosen by Club France was based on lightweight and easily installable 3D sensors, supplied by Technis. This technology made it possible to precisely measure the flow of visitors, the time spent in key areas, and to trigger alerts in case of risk of saturation.

A major benefit of this system was to support strategic decisions throughout the day: “We could compare our decision to open or not certain strategic entry points according to the evolution of flows. For example, when 3,000 people left an area, new entries were allowed, while ensuring that the maximum capacity was never exceeded.” This precise monitoring also made it possible to limit the risks associated with ticket resales and unexpected visitor movements.

Field teams, in particular the MCI agency in charge of logistics and provider management, have widely adopted these tools. This allowed for the smooth coordination of the various actors on site, from the catering service to security.

Thanks to this effective management, no incidents related to overcrowding have been recorded. Transparent communication with the public about wait times contributed to a positive visitor experience, in a demanding context.

For Arnaud Courtier, the use of data is now essential in events:
“It is a practical tool that secures, improves the experience and allows for in-depth post-event analysis, especially for sponsors.” It confirms that this type of device will be renewed for other events welcoming the general public.

Technis, an expert in the digitalization of physical spaces, offers concrete solutions for managing flows. Thanks to attendance sensors and real-time gauge monitoring, our tools help to optimize travel times, reduce costs and guarantee the safety of an event by preventing the risks associated with crowds in a public space.

Safety gauges ensure compliant and safe events and spaces. Thanks to innovative tools such as those from Technis, real-time traffic management becomes simple and effective, allowing optimal risk prevention.

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FAQS

What is an event safety gauge?

The safety gauge limits the number of people in a space. It guarantees compliance with ERP standards to avoid overcrowding and ensure safe evacuation of the public.

How to calculate the capacity of a room or a public space?

The maximum accommodation capacity is calculated by the accessible area and the type of activity, divided by the regulatory ratio. Technis sensors simplify this monitoring.

What tools allow you to monitor the gauge in real time?

Connected sensors and event software are revolutionizing attendance management. They offer real-time monitoring, automatic alerts, and analysis elements for proactive flow management.