Appendix I (Floor Plan & Occupant Load Requirements Guide)
General instruction page outlining the requirements for floor plans submitted with liquor license applications.
Appendix I (Floor Plan & Occupant Load Requirements Guide)
Floor Plan
Your application can only be considered if you include floor plans with occupant load. One copy of each of 11"x17" floor plan is required. Plans must show all service areas and the following details:
- labels for each room
- patio(s)
- liquor service bars
- furniture layout
- kitchen
- stage
- sound or DJ booth
- washrooms
- stairs, entrances and exits
Plans must also show the physical separation (e.g. pony wall or full height wall) separating the proposed service area(s) from other licenses or unlicensed areas. If there is another licence, or another business (such as a retail store) at the same site, provide floor plans showing the other business in relation to the proposed LP establishment.
Occupant Load Calculation
Occupant Load is the maximum number of people (patrons plus staff) permitted in a service area. Contact the Local Government/First Nation to obtain an occupant load on your floor plan. The occupant load must be stamped or written, dated and signed on the floor plan by the appropriate authority.
If Local Government/First Nation (LG/FN) will not provide the occupant load, they must provide a letter confirming they do not issue occupant load. You must submit the LG/FN letter with your floor plan. The Branch will accept an occupant load calculation from a professional architect or engineer.