Item 6.5 - The Tullie Inn - Building Services Redacted Comments Letter
West Dunbartonshire Council · 1 September 2026
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BUILDING STANDARDS, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL Telephone: Email: Date: 17th July 2026 Dear Sir/Madam LICENSING CONSULTATION Reference Number: LIC/26/0084 Description: Application for variation of premises licence - Variation of outdoor area conditions number 8 to show a capacity of 342. Location: Hotel Balloch Road Balloch G83 8SW Building Standards has the following comments for the change of capacity from 122 to 342 beer garden. Provide the following information 1. Provide calculations for occupancy capacity including occupancy load factor used as beer garden does not appear to be able to accommodate proposed occupant capacity of 342 2. Escape Routes and External Emergency Lighting A drawing showing all escape routes from the beer garden to a place of safety. Details of exit widths, gate locations and direction of travel. The location of existing and proposed external emergency lighting installations. 3. Fire Alarm Audibility Written confirmation that the existing fire alarm system is clearly audible throughout the external seating area. Where necessary, details of any additional sounders proposed to ensure occupants can be alerted in the event of an emergency 4. Toilet Provision Details of the existing toilet facilities, including male, female and accessible WCs. Confirmation of the current occupancy, proposed occupancy and how the existing sanitary provision is considered adequate for the increased numbers, or details of any additional facilities proposed. 5. Beer Garden Layout Drawing Showing the layout of the beer garden, including: Tables and seating arrangements Boundary fencing/walls Entrance and exit points Escape routes Emergency lighting locations and external lighting Any covered areas, shelters or other structures Yours faithfully Lead Building Standards Surveyor Stonegate Pub Company Limited C/o Codan Trust Company (Cayman) Limited PO Box 2681 Cricket SquareGrand Cayman Cayman Islands