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Alcohol will be sold for consumption solely ON the premises.
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Alcohol will be sold for consumption solely OFF the premises.
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Alcohol will be sold for consumption both ON and OFF the premises.
Applications can be made for the “provisional grant” or “grant” of the above licenses for which a Building Standards Certificate will require to be issued to the applicant by Building Control.
The issue of this certificate may require the granting of a building warrant and the acceptance of a subsequent certificate of completion.
For a “provisional grant” the certificate would require to be issued before “confirmation” of the licence, ie. when works have been completed and the applicant is ready to operate.
For a “grant” the certificate would require to be issued before the application can be made to the Licensing Board.
An application for a Building Standards Certificate incurs a fee £128.
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Events
Events range from pop, rock, and classical concerts, to the Hogmanay celebration, the World Pipe Band Championships and International Athletics Championships. The attendance can vary from a few hundred to 50,000 plus, but for each event the organiser has the prime responsibility to protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone attending or working at the event. It is recommended that an event organiser consults with the local authority and emergency services when planning an event.
In most cases an application for a Public Entertainment Licence (a Special Safety Certificate for sports grounds) will be required. Applications should be submitted to:
Licensing
Chief Executives Office
City Chambers
235 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX
The above department can give advice on the last lodging date for an application, which is related to the proposed event date. Experience has shown that for large events, contact with the local authority 6 - 9 months before the proposed event is a realistic timescale.
An Event Safety Team is normally created to co-ordinate all the planning aspects of major events, and comprises the organiser, local authority, emergency services, health authority, security company, and venue manager. This team would meet on a regular basis to ensure that all members are updated on the proposals.
The Service has a considerable input into major events at both indoor and outdoor venues, particularly in relation to crowd capacity, means of escape, raised structures, crowd control barriers and general safety matters. Contact with the Service is encouraged to discuss relevant issues at the earliest possible time.
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Safety at Sportsgrounds
Building Control and Public Safety are the vital partners along with the Police, Fire Authority and Ambulance Service that make up Glasgow City Council’s Safety Team for Sports Grounds. The Safety Team provides guidance to the managers of sports grounds to assist them in the assessment of how many spectators can be safely accommodated within a sports ground.
This is an ongoing process as sports grounds, like all other buildings, are subject to alteration and extension, particularly as sports grounds now also offer access for hospitality, conferences and use of the pitch area for non sporting events. Guidance on the safety of spectators at sports grounds can be found in the ‘Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds’, fourth edition, published by the Stationery Office.
The Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 and the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987, require certain sports grounds to apply to the local authority for a ‘safety certificate’ Generally this means sports grounds with a capacity for more than 10,000 spectators (designated stadium), or stands in sports grounds providing covered accommodation for more than 500 spectators (regulated stand). Enquiries on whether a sports ground requires a safety certificate, or applications for a safety certificate should be addressed to:
Licensing
Chief Executive’s Office
City Chambers
235 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX
The Service is always willing to offer advice to anyone involved in determining a safe capacity for a sports ground. Should you have any cause for concern about safety of spectators attending a sports ground, you should contact the management of the sports ground in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with their response you can send your concerns in writing to the:
Chairman of Glasgow City Council’s Safety Team for Sports Grounds
Building Control and Public Safety
Development & Regeneration Services
231 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX
Raised Structures
The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, Section 89, requires that the use of a “raised structure” must be approved by the relevant local authority. In this context, “raised structure” means a platform, stand, staging or other similar structure, which provides seating or standing accommodation. This requirement does not apply where, a Building Warrant has been granted or, scaffolding or similar equipment is used in connection with building works.
This Service adopts the position of a “raised structure” being a structure where any part of the finished floor level is 600mm or more above ground level.
The Service has to be satisfied that the raised structure:
• has been safely constructed and secured and
• has sufficient means of access and egress, including means of escape in an emergency situation.
The Service may also specify any conditions deemed necessary for the use of the raised structure, including the maximum number of persons permitted to use it.
An application form, together with the appropriate fee and plans should be submitted at least 14 days prior to the proposed date of use of the raised structure. The fee is dependent upon the time of the final inspection of the raised structure. During normal working hours, Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm (excluding public holidays), the fee is £226, and £276 at any other time.
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Contact us:
Building Control and Public Safety
Development & Regeneration Services
231 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1R.
Phone: 0141 287 5703
Fax: 0141 287 5588
E-mail: building.control@drs.glasgow.gov.uk
Office hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Please note that if you are calling in person to the office, the main reception desk is only staffed until 4.00pm on a Friday. It is recommended that you phone to make an appointment with the appropriate surveyor if you intend to visit our office.
The operation of a flexible working system means that it may be possible to contact a member of staff by phone between 8.00am - 6.00pm