Alcohol Licensing Floor Plan

Alcohol Licensing Floor Plan

An alcohol licensing floor plan refers to a detailed layout or diagram of a premises where alcohol is served or sold. It is a visual representation of the establishment that outlines the various areas and features relevant to the licensing and operation of a business that involves alcohol.

The purpose of an alcohol licensing floor plan is to demonstrate compliance with local regulations and licensing requirements related to the sale and consumption of alcohol. It typically includes essential elements such as the bar area, seating areas, restrooms, kitchen (if applicable), storage spaces, emergency exits, and other features necessary for the safe and legal operation of an establishment serving alcohol.

The floor plan helps authorities and licensing bodies evaluate the suitability of the premises for obtaining an alcohol license. It allows them to assess factors such as capacity, safety measures, accessibility, and compliance with specific regulations related to alcohol service.

It’s important to note that the exact requirements for an alcohol licensing floor plan can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific regulations in place. Therefore, it’s crucial to consult with local authorities and professionals in your area to ensure that your floor plan meets all the necessary criteria and complies with local law

Requirements of Alcohol licensing floor plan in London:

Underlined are the requirements of floor plans to be submitted:

• Floor plans need to be submitted on scale of 1:100
• Floor plans must have proposed licensed areas outlined clearly (internally & externally).
• Must clearly show alcohol display area and consumption area.
• Fire exit escape routes.
• Location & height of stage
• Fixed furnishings to restrict the fire exit route.
• Location and type of fire fitting equipment.
• Location of CCTV cameras.
• All the ancillary areas that you wish to license such as hallways, washrooms, stairwells etc. need to be outlined clearly even if they are not meant to increase the capacity.

Premises License Floor Plans

Capacity calculations:

• A separate capacity is needed for each proposed area except the ancillary areas
• Usually three methods are used to assign a capacity to premises:
  • Building department assigns the capacity
  • Fire departments assigns the capacity
  • A professional engineer or an architect assigning the capacity
• If neither the fire department nor building department assigns the capacity to proposed licensed areas; premises license floor plans must be submitted showing capacity calculations done by professional engineer or an architect in accordance with the Liquor License Act regulations. The said plans should be signed and stamped by professional engineer or architect
• Licensed areas need to be separated from unlicensed areas via partition or wall of minimum 0.9 meters in height

Below premises require Premises License Floor Plan as a part of their application:

Restaurants serving alcohol.

• Pubs & bars serving alcohol.
• Nighclub.
• Hotels & bars.
• Any event venues serving alcohol.
• Wedding venues.

Cost of Alcohol Licensing Floor Plan

Alcohol licensing floor plan cost is depending on size of property, location, type of building and complexity. Our standard licensing floor plans quotation start from £199 no vat.

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