Schedule 1 (qualifying uses)
The list in the Act of the kinds of use — hospitality, entertainment, retail, worship, education and more — that can bring premises into scope.
Schedule 1 sets out the uses that count as qualifying activities: things like hospitality, entertainment and leisure, retail, sports grounds, places of worship, healthcare and education premises.
Premises must be wholly or mainly used for one or more of these uses to be in scope. Some uses are treated specially — for example places of worship and certain education premises stay in the standard tier even above 800 people.
Who it affects: Operators checking whether their type of premises is covered.
Related terms
Qualifying premises
A building or site mainly used for a Schedule 1 activity where 200 or more people may reasonably be expected at once.
Standard tier
Premises where 200 to 799 people may reasonably be expected at the same time. Requires simple, low-cost public protection procedures.
Enhanced tier
Premises or events where 800 or more people may reasonably be expected. Requires procedures plus additional measures and documentation.
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