OPENING A NEW RESTAURANT BAR/CAFÉ?

Then check the following flow diagram and follow the Checklist

Address of Proposed Premises

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Check City Plan/Zoning requirements

with Planning staff at Service Centre

Consult with EHO to ensure premises are suitable

Check with District Licensing Agency and apply for

Sale of Liquor Licence (if applicable)

Check Building Act requirements with Building Control Officer

Submit Resource Consent and/or Building Consent as required

Premises fit-out completed

Code Compliance Certificate Received

Final inspection of premises by EHO

and
Application made for Food Hygiene Registration

If satisfactory, Certificate of Registration issued

Liquor Licence issued (if required)

PREMISES OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Premises Address: ...........................................................................................

CHECK LIST

CITY PLAN REQUIREMENTS

Zone: ...................................................................................................................

YES NO
• Is the Zoning correct for this type of premises?
• Is a Resource Consent needed?
• Is off-street car parking required?
• Is liquor to be sold?
(If Yes, a Certificate of Compliance is required)
• Is liquor to be sold between 11.00 pm – 7.00 am?
(If Yes, then Resource Consent may be required)

Confirmed ..................................................
Planner

BUILDING CONTROL/CONSENT REQUIREMENTS

YES NO
• Is a Building Consent required?
If yes then:
– Is the whole building ‘accessible’?
– Are accessible toilets provided?
– Is the fire egress for the whole building adequate?
• Is this a ‘Change of Use’ under the Building Act?
If yes, then in addition to above:
– Are there sufficient toilet facilities for the building?
– Is the structure of the building adequate?
– Are the fire safety provisions of the building adequate?
• Is a Back Flow Prevention device required?
• Is the ventilation adequate?
• Is a grease trap required?
• Is a Compliance Schedule/Warrant of Fitness required?
• Is an Evacuation Scheme required?

(Note: Clients should check with a New Zealand Fire Service Fire Safety Officer on the need
for an Evacuation Plan. NZFS requires these where more than 10 people work or more than
100 people gather. Premises qualifying in these categories need a plan/scheme submitted
and approved by NZFS within a month of opening.)

Confirmed ..................................................
Building Consent Officer
 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

YES NO
• Are the premises suitable for the purpose proposed?
• Is there sufficient kitchen floor space?
• Is there sufficient storage space?
• Is the smoke free area large enough?
• Is food on display protected?
• Are changing rooms required?
• Is dishwasher/glass washer provided?
• Do the premises comply with 1st Schedule requirements?
(Refer to “Getting Started” booklet)

Confirmed ..........................................................
Environmental Health Officer

SALE OF LIQUOR REQUIREMENTS

If liquor is to be consumed on the premises a liquor licence is required. The steps are as
follows:

YES NO
• Obtain a Certificate of Compliance?
This will confirm that town planning and building matters allow for the
establishing of a licensed premises. When you have this, then
• Make application for an On Licence.
• A person who holds a General Manager’s Certificate is required to be
on the premises at all times liquor is available for sale.
• All sale of liquor applications can be obtained from the Council direct or
downloaded from the internet (ccc.govt.nz/liquor).
• You will be required to produce with your application:
– A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation, if a company is involved
– Information detailing your background and experience
– A photograph of the front of the premises
– A scale plan of the building
– The consent of the owner
– Menu
– A host responsibility policy

Confirmed ..................................................
Sale of Liquor Inspector
 HAZARDOUS (DANGEROUS GOODS) SUBSTANCES REQUIREMENTS

YES NO
• Am I using gas for cooking or heating?
• Is there more than 10 kg of LP gas stored inside the building?
• Is there more than 100 kg stored on the property?
• Are there any other hazardous substances stored inside or outside
the building?
• Has an application to licence the storage been made to the Council?
• Has a completion certificate been received from the installing gasfitter?

Confirmed ..................................................
Hazardous Substances Enforcement Officer
OTHER MATTERS

Have I checked Trade Waste requirements

(Is a grease trap required?)

Smoke Free requirements

(Community and Public Health)

Occupational Safety and

Health requirements
(Department of Labour)

Have I – Applied for Sale of Liquor Licence (if applicable)

Applied for a Resource Consent and/or

Certificate of Compliance (if applicable)

Applied for Building Consent providing all the

necessary information (if applicable)

Applied for Health Certificate of Registration

Paid required fees

BEFORE I OPEN, HAVE I -

Obtained approved Resource Consent

Obtained approved Building Consent

Completed premises to required standards

Obtained Building Certificate of Compliance

Obtained Hazardous Substances Licence

(if applicable)

Arranged Final premises evaluation with

Environmental Health Officer

Received Health Approval

Obtained Sale of Liquor Licence (if applicable)

Received Certificate of Registration

Then, if Yes to all above, I am ready to open for business!