Standard tier
Premises where 200 to 799 people may reasonably be expected at the same time. Requires simple, low-cost public protection procedures.
The standard tier covers qualifying premises where it is reasonable to expect 200 to 799 individuals — staff included — to be present at the same time, from time to time.
Standard-tier duties centre on four public protection procedures: evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication. They are intended to be simple and low-cost, with no requirement to buy equipment.
Who it affects: Most pubs, halls, mid-size cinemas, restaurants and clubs that hit 200+ at a peak.
Related terms
Enhanced tier
Premises or events where 800 or more people may reasonably be expected. Requires procedures plus additional measures and documentation.
Public protection procedures
The four simple procedures every in-scope venue needs: evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication.
From time to time
The capacity test looks at your predictable peaks, not your average — a busy night that happens occasionally still counts.
Capacity (number reasonably expected)
The number of people reasonably expected at the same time — including staff — not your seating, licensed or fire capacity.
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