Facility Safety Requirements

Below is a checklist for safety requirements for potential facilities suitable for volleyball practice and tournament play

• Checked floor surfaces for defects or trip and fall hazards
• Checked low hanging lights, heating units, plumbing, and basketball backboards
• Men’s and Women’s restrooms in good repair
• Men’s and Women’s locker rooms in good repair
• Limited access to non-pertinent areas (i.e., remainder of school or facility)
• Limited access and/or intrusion to non-volleyball equipment
• Volleyball standards padded and in good repair
• Is there a facility representative on premises during use of facility?
• Are there procedures for advising venue owner of problems?
• Quick access to phone in the event of emergencies
• Have maintenance/security personnel been advised of your rental of the facility?
• Is a key required to gain access to the facility?
• Are exits marked and doors unlocked?
• Are there well-lit & monitored parking spaces?
• Are there secure “team” parking areas?
• Is there an Emergency Response plan at facility for evacuation & medical emergencies?
• Is there a responsible party for removing unruly spectators?
• Are lighting and electrical systems checked at facility? Any emergency lighting?
• Adequate seating – bleacher seating in good repair
• Is all proper paperwork obtained, completed, and submitted

 

• Does any agreement specify dates and times the Club/Region is responsible for venue?
• Is there an indemnification clause?  Does an addendum need to be added to the Agreement?
• Does the indemnification only favor the venue owner?
• Is the Club/Region responsible for all loss or liability, regardless of fault?
• Are there any insurance requirements?
• Are limits required in excess of $2,000,000 Each Occurrence?
• Can rental agreement be amended?
• Has venue owner has been advised in writing of the defects, damage, or portions of facility Club/Region will not take responsibility for.
• Are certificates of insurance required?
• Does the agreement include signature of an authorized person?
• Is a waiver of subrogation required per the contract?
• Are you responsible for business personal property of others?
• Are there provisions, which make you responsible for “loss of use” of property?
• Responsible for guests and spectators?
• Is there any liquor liability exposure?
• Any special wording required?
• Warranties or representations about suitability or use of rental equipment?
• If needed, is Quick Release Adhesive Floor Tape used to line finished floors?