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OPENING A NEW RESTAURANT BAR/CAF?

Then check the following flow diagram and follow the Checklist

Address of Proposed Premises

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Check City Plan/Zoning requirementswith Planning staff at Service Centre

Consult with EHO to ensure premises are suitable

Check Building Act requirements with Building Control Officer

Submit Resource Consent and/or Building Consent as required

Check with District Licensing Agency and apply forSale of Liquor Licence (if applicable)

Code Compliance Certificate Received

Final inspection of premises by EHO

andApplication made for Food Hygiene Registration

If satisfactory, Certificate of Registration issued

Liquor Licence issued (if required)

Premises fit-out completed

PREMISES OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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Premises Address: ...........................................................................................

CHECK LIST

CITY PLAN REQUIREMENTS

Zone: ...................................................................................................................

YES NO Is the Zoning correct for this type of premises?

Is a Resource Consent needed?

Is off-street car parking required?

Is liquor to be sold?(If Yes, a Certificate of Compliance is required)

Is liquor to be sold between 11.00 pm 7.00 am?(If Yes, then Resource Consent may be required)

Confirmed .................................................. Planner

BUILDING CONTROL/CONSENT REQUIREMENTS

YES NO Is a Building Consent required?

If yes then:

Is the whole building accessible?

Are accessible toilets provided?

Is the fire egress for the whole building adequate? Is this a Change of Use under the Building Act?

If yes, then in addition to above: Are there sufficient toilet facilities for the building?

Is the structure of the building adequate?

Are the fire safety provisions of the building adequate?

Is a Back Flow Prevention device required?

Is the ventilation adequate?

Is a grease trap required?

Is a Compliance Schedule/Warrant of Fitness required? Is an Evacuation Scheme required?

(Note: Clients should check with a New Zealand Fire Service Fire Safety Officer on the needfor an Evacuation Plan. NZFS requires these where more than 10 people work ormore than100 people gather. Premises qualifying in these categories need a plan/scheme submittedand approved by NZFS within a month of opening.)

Confirmed ..................................................Building Consent Officer

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

YES NO Are the premises suitable for the purpose proposed?

Is there sufficient kitchen floor space?

Is there sufficient storage space?

Is the smoke free area large enough?

Is food on display protected?

Are changing rooms required?

Is dishwasher/glass washer provided?

Do the premises comply with 1st Schedule requirements?(Refer to Getting Started booklet)

Confirmed ..........................................................Environmental Health Officer

SALE OF LIQUOR REQUIREMENTS

If liquor is to be consumed on the premises a liquor licence is required. The steps are asfollows:

YES NO Obtaina Certificate of Compliance?

This will confirm that town planning and building matters allow for theestablishing of a licensed premises. When you have this, then

Make application for an On Licence. A person who holds a General Managers Certificate is required to be

on the premises at all times liquor is available for sale.

All sale of liquor applications can be obtained from the Council direct ordownloaded from the internet (ccc.govt.nz/liquor).

You willbe required to produce with your application:

A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation, if a company is involved

Information detailing your background and experience

A photograph of the front of the premises

A scale plan of the building

The consent of the owner

Menu

A host responsibility policy

Confirmed ..................................................Sale of Liquor Inspector

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HAZARDOUS (DANGEROUS GOODS) SUBSTANCES REQUIREMENTS

YES NO Am I using gas for cooking or heating?

Is there more than 10 kg of LP gas stored inside the building?

Is there more than 100 kg stored on the property?

Are there any other hazardous substances stored inside or outside

the building?

Has an application to licence the storage been made to the Council?

Has a completion certificate been received from the installing gasfitter?

Confirmed .................................................. Hazardous Substances Enforcement Officer

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OTHER MATTERS

Have I checked Trade Waste requirements(Is a grease trap required?)

Smoke Free requirements(Community and Public Health)

Occupational Safety andHealth requirements

(Department of Labour)

Have I Applied for Sale of Liquor Licence (if applicable)

Applied for a Resource Consent and/orCertificate of Compliance (if applicable)

Applied for Building Consent providing all the

necessary information (if applicable)

Applied for Health Certificate of Registration

Paid required fees

BEFORE I OPEN, HAVE I -

Obtained approved Resource Consent

Obtained approved Building Consent

Completed premises to required standards

Obtained Building Certificate of Compliance

Obtained Hazardous Substances Licence(if applicable)

Arranged Final premises evaluation withEnvironmental Health Officer

Received Health Approval

Obtained Sale of Liquor Licence (if applicable)

Received Certificate of Registration

Then, if Yes to all above, I am ready to open for business!