Liquor Licence Compliance Assessment and Reporting

Liquor licence applications and transfers may require certified information about the licensed area, layout and maximum patron capacity of the premises. A registered Building Surveyor can assess the relevant plans and building requirements and provide the required certification or report to support the application. The assessment helps establish that the proposed licensed area and patron capacity have been considered in accordance with the relevant building requirements.

A Red Line Plan Assessment involves reviewing the plan that identifies the proposed licensed area of a premises. The assessment confirms the areas included within the proposed liquor licence and considers the relevant building requirements, including factors that may affect the maximum patron capacity.

A Red Line Plan is commonly required when applying for a new liquor licence, transferring an existing licence, or changing the licensed area of a premises. It identifies the specific area proposed to be included under the liquor licence and provides a clear basis for assessing the licensed area and patron capacity.

Yes. We assess the plans and relevant information provided for the venue, including floor areas, amenities and other applicable requirements, to determine the maximum patron capacity. We then prepare the certified Patron Capacity Report required to support the liquor licence application.

The maximum patron capacity is assessed using the relevant Building Code provisions and the information provided for the venue. This may include the usable floor area, available exits, sanitary facilities, building classification and other site-specific factors that may affect the number of patrons permitted.

We generally require a current floor plan, the proposed Red Line Plan, the venue address, relevant liquor licence details and the intended use of the premises. Additional plans or supporting documentation may be requested following the initial review, depending on the application and the information provided.

We can assess both existing venues and proposed premises. For existing venues, the assessment is based on the current plans and information provided for the premises, including the layout, floor areas, amenities and areas proposed to be included within the licensed premises.