prestation-objectifs-seointro C by Apave - Certification of Spectacle facilities :
Are you manufacturers of equipment or installations used in the field of shows and events, in areas open or not to the public? This certification is for you!
Terms of obtaining
The certification mark for spectacle facilities - C by Apave is a voluntary certification not subject to accreditation. Nevertheless, Apave Certification is a certification body accredited by Cofrac according to the ISO IEC 17065 standard relating to the certification of products and services.
Benefits of the certification of spectacle facilities - C by Apave
Obtaining the certification allows you to:
- Engage in a social approach by placing the safety of your customers and end users at the heart of your priorities.
- Differentiate yourself from your competitors by guaranteeing a high level of safety to reassure customers.
- Enhance your employer brand by attesting to a high level of safety for your employees and build loyalty among your employees thanks to safe working conditions.
- Go beyond the regulatory requirements applicable to your installations, by implementing a voluntary approach involving a third-party certification body that rules on compliance with a referential of strict requirements related to the safety of these installations.
The French amusement park and show market experienced a sharp acceleration at the end of the 20th century. Today, they generate a turnover of around 2.3 billion euros, employ approximately 42,000 employees and have more than 600 active sites (according to a Snelac 2018 study).
In this very competitive market, players must constantly innovate to differentiate themselves from the competition and build customer loyalty. To do this, between 300 and 400 million euros are invested each year to regularly renew the attractions offered to visitors.
What is the certification of spectacle facilities - C by Apave?
The certification of spectacle facilities - C by Apave is a voluntary certification mark based on a strict referential which certifies that a holder manufacturer has had the qualification process for its spectacle facilities certified.
The certification referential is available for any show installation for which the requirements applicable to this referential can be demonstrated following a defined qualification process. In other words, the certification of spectacle facilities - C by Apave offers you the guarantee of a high level of safety for your installations with great flexibility.
Characteristics
The certification of spectacle facilities - C by Apave certifies a high level of safety for spectacle facilities and assesses the requirements relating to:
- Project management
- Project definition
- Project design and execution
- Assembly and on-site installation of the artistic creation
- Documentation supporting the qualification of the artistic creation
- Transfer of the artistic creation to operators
- Management of subcontractors
- Control of installation identification.
Steps and processes
1. Evaluation of the qualification process of the show installation by an Apave auditor, at the design/manufacturing site.
2. Evaluation of the qualification process of the show installation by an Apave auditor at the installation site.
3. Evaluation review and, subject to actions following any non-conformities with the referential for the certification of spectacle facilities - C by Apave.
4. Decision to issue the certificate and right to use the mark by the certified manufacturer.
However, it requires periodic monitoring via an annual audit, which can be purely documentary depending on the extent of the certified installations for the same manufacturer.
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