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[Closed] Deciding capacity for a premises available for hire

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We've had a small refurb on our Scout hut to deal with some heating and damp issues, and are thinking of offering it for hire for events and parties to try and generate a bit of income.

Someone has queried what our seated/standing capacity should be, so wondering if anyone knows how to arrive at a number? Obviously we are thinking in terms of kiddies birthday parties and ruby wedding events rather than hosting a night of the next AC/DC tour, but presumably some kind of guide limit to hirers would be advisable.


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 2:20 pm
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Here you go


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 2:25 pm
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Do you have a Fire Risk Assessment, FRA, usually says on there, also check insurance and building regulations, local fire authority as a double check?


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 2:41 pm
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You may also find that LA Licencing for catering or entertainment purposes will be interested and their calculations on suitability are based on bog ratios - i.e. how many bog per XX number of people. I forget what the stipulations are but they should be on their website.


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 2:42 pm
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Test it, like this but on a bigger scale


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 2:50 pm
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Great link Phil_H, thanks

IHN - works better with Beavers.....


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 2:52 pm