The applicant is to specify the number of people they propose to attract to each day of the event so that the correct facilities can be planned for the event. However, if there are more than 5000 then you must comply with Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992. Is it necessary to obtain approval from the local authority to hold a public event? Any event that is held on City of Fremantle land and involves the public must have approval from the City. What permits are necessary for the event to gain approval? The events package outlines which permits may be necessary for your event to gain approval. What considerations are necessary in choosing the appropriate site for the event? In choosing the appropriate site, consider: is the site readily accessible for vehicles on and off the site are overhead power lines likely to cause a problem are trees on the site likely to cause a problem is power and water readily available does the date of your event conflict with another time of year will the weather impact on your – noise issues if your event is close to residents and businesses – Can we have animals at our event? Animals, especially those with cloven hooves are not allowed on reserves in the City. However, an event may have an animal farm for children. Contact the City’s environmental health services unit for petting zoo guidelines on 9432 9856 or email . Petting zoos must not be set up near food stalls or vehicles. Is a risk management plan necessary? In order for you, the event organiser to fulfill your duty of care when holding your event, you must ensure that the safety of the public is covered and all necessary precautions taken. This is to be outlined in the risk management plan. In relation to insurance for events what do organisers need to consider? Public liability insurance must be for at least ten million Australian dollars ($10 000 000), which should cover any claims for injury arising. You should ask your insurers about liability for injuries, acts or omission and for financial obligations incurred in responding to major emergencies. Should consideration be given to meet the needs of health and emergency services to gain access as well as from the venue?
The applicant is to specify the number of people they propose to attract to each day of the event so that the correct facilities can be planned for the event. However, if there are more than 5000 then you must comply with Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992. Is it necessary to obtain approval from the local authority to hold a public event? Any event that is held on City of Fremantle land and involves the public must have approval from the City. What permits are necessary for the event to gain approval? The events package outlines which permits may be necessary for your event to gain approval. What considerations are necessary in choosing the appropriate site for the event? In choosing the appropriate site, consider: is the site readily accessible for vehicles on and off the site are overhead power lines likely to cause a problem are trees on the site likely to cause a problem is power and water readily available does the date of your event conflict with another time of year – will the weather impact on your noise issues – if your event is close to residents and businesses Can we have animals at our event? Animals, especially those with cloven hooves are not allowed on reserves in the City. However, an event may have an animal farm for children. Contact the City’s environmental health services unit for petting zoo guidelines on 9432 9856 or email . Petting zoos must not be set up near food stalls or vehicles. Is a risk management plan necessary? In order for you, the event organiser to fulfill your duty of care when holding your event, you must ensure that the safety of the public is covered and all necessary precautions taken. This is to be outlined in the risk management plan. In relation to insurance for events what do organisers need to consider? Public liability insurance must be for at least ten million Australian dollars ($10 000 000), which should cover any claims for injury arising. You should ask your insurers about liability for injuries, acts or omission and for financial obligations incurred in responding to major emergencies. Should consideration be given to meet the needs of health and emergency services to gain access as well as from the venue?
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