The rules in Netherlands
Handreiking Evenementenveiligheid (HEV)
National event-safety guidance used by municipalities, police and safety regions for permitting and planning; classifies events into risk categories (regular / attention / risk).
Municipal permit (APV) & Bouwbesluit
Events need a municipal permit under the local bylaw (APV); temporary structures and occupancy follow the Building Decree (Bouwbesluit).
Festival & Crowd Safety
Crowd density, recognising dangerous surges, clear exit routes, lost-child procedure and working with security.
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