Places of Public Assembly Licence
Longford Fire Service is a notice party to many types of places of public assembly licence applications applied for through the courts. This gives the fire service the opportunity to inspect premises and to give evidence in court prior to the granting of a licence. The types of notifications the fire authority receives are:
- Transfer of licence
- Club renewal
- Dance licence
- Music and singing licence
- Bingo licence
Licensing procedure
On notification of a licence application, Longford Fire Service will formally acknowledge the application and notify the applicant of the need to arrange an inspection of the premises with the assigned fire officer. The applicant will also be requested to have the following test certificates (if relevant) ready for inspection:
- Electrical
- Emergency lighting
- Fire detection and alarm system
- Fire extinguishers
On the day of the inspection the following items (where relevant) will be checked by the inspecting officer:
- Emergency lighting
- Fire detection and alarm system
- Fire extinguishers
- Internal escape routes
- Fire doors
- Final exit and escape doors, locking devices and push-bar devices
- Fire safety register and staff training
- Furnishing and fittings
- High risk and storage areas
Licence applicants should ensure that prior to the inspection that all the above have been checked and that annual test certificates are available for inspection. This will minimise delays in obtaining your licence. If the fire authority considers that deficiencies exist a schedule of works will be issued to the applicant. The applicant will be required to have these works completed prior to the granting of their licence.
Further information
The Government's Code of Practice for the Management of Fire Safety in Places of Assembly is a useful guide for premises owners and occupiers.
