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Guidelines for Dance PartiesThe application for Council approvalAn application to Council will be needed if:◆◆an existing place of public entertainment A3 Approval exists, but some variations to theconditions of the building are needed to stage a dance partyno approval exists, but with initial assessment and a conditional A3 Approval, a danceparty could be held in the building.Promoters can lodge an application for an approval, accompanied by the written consent of thebuilding owner.The application must be made on a form available from each Council and must be accompaniedby the fee set by the Council.Premises with an approvalBuildings already approved for public entertainment have been assessed by Council to see ifthey comply with the Building Code of Australia. They must be safe for a large number ofpeople and allow quick exit from the buildings if there is a fire.An existing approval will:◆◆◆show the permitted capacity for entertainmentinclude any operational conditions which must be observedbe displayed in the premises.Contact the local Council if there is any doubt about the approval, its conditions or if a copy isnot available.Premises where an approval must be obtainedPromoters should consider the suitability of the building for the dance party and talk to thelocal Council to assess what may be needed to obtain the necessary approvals.The technical issues involved in assessing suitability usually means getting advice from abuilding professional such as an architect or consultant building surveyor. To prepare an initialassessment, this expert would need to inspect the premises, examine building plans and notethe services available in the building.Details of the number of people expected at the dance party and the range of entertainmentbeing planned would also need to be considered.29
Guidelines for Dance PartiesDeciding on (Determining) the applicationIn determining an application for an A3 Approval, a Council must consider whether any consentrequired under the EP&A Act has been given, or whether the use is prohibited (from receivingconsent) by a planning instrument such as a local environment plan.As well as any conditions attached by the Council, it is a statutory requirement for any approvalthat standard management and use conditions for places of public entertainment must becomplied with. These conditions include requirements for fire safety officers, the screening offilms, the use of naked flames and pyrotechnics on stage. They are set out in a schedule tothe Local Government (Approvals) Regulation.These requirements also generally apply to temporary structures used as places of publicentertainment. For temporary structures an application for an A2 Approval should accompanythe A3 Approval application.Please see section 10 for detailed information on building requirements for dance parties.10. BUILDING REQUIREMENTSPromoters of dance parties sometimes seek out unusual buildings such as warehouses andother disused industrial buildings. Regardless of whether the proposed venue is a licensedpremise or a disused warehouse, it must comply with essential minimum requirements of theBuilding Code of Australia 1996 (BCA) concerning building structure, fire safety and sanitaryprovisions. However, Councils do have some discretion when dealing with existing buildingsthat do not strictly meet the minimum requirements that are mandatory for new buildings.The references to the Building Code of Australia 1996 in this Section provide a guide to keyelements of building design and fire safety issues. If these requirements are met, the buildingshould satisfy the relevant standards in the BCA. If these safety measures are not able to bemet, alternative solutions should be discussed with the local Council. The BCA should beconsulted directly for technical building standards and requirements. Part A1 and the NSWAppendix A1 of the BCA contain a complete list of important definitions.If you have any enquiries about the Building Code of Australia, please contact your localCouncil.BUILDING INTEGRITYThe integrity of the building structure and its surrounds must be sound and not be a dangerto its occupants. Below are some issues to be considered when deciding on a suitablevenue.30
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