In the intricate landscape of maintaining community safety, the application for a Population Certificate stands as a pivotal document, ensuring that venues such as bars, nightclubs, and similar establishments comply with established fire safety regulations and building codes. Governed by Section 21 (1) of the Community Fire Safety By-law, this application process is not only a formal requirement but a proactive step towards safeguarding public spaces. Applicants are required to provide detailed information about the premises, including the type of business, its location, and the total usable area per floor. This granularity extends to specifics such as the expected population and the number of exits per floor, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of the venue's capacity to ensure the safety of its occupants. Importantly, the authority overseeing this process possesses the discretion to refuse the issuance of the certificate if the premises do not meet the necessary standards, highlighting the rigorous nature of this evaluation. Moreover, the certificate’s validity is tightly bound to the premises it was issued for, necessitating a new application should there be a change in occupancy or ownership, thereby ensuring continuous compliance with safety regulations. Applicants are also made aware that a certificate fee, calculated based on the time spent on-site by the inspecting officials, is payable to the local governing body, in this case, THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN, further underscoring the structured and formalized approach to maintaining community safety through the Population Certificate application process.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Population Certificate Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 46 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min 27 sec |
| Other names | Population_cert ificate_applica tion_form population certificate |
Population Certificate Application
For official use only
Permanent / Temporary (Delete which is not applicable)
Application No. ____________________________
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Population Certificate Application
Application for a Population Certificate is made in terms of Section 21 (1) of the
Community Fire Safety
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Name of business: |
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Type of business, e.g. bar, nightclub etc:
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On what floor of the building is the venue situated i.e. ground, 1st etc?
Street address:
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How many floors does the
building have?
How many floors are occupied by the venue for which
this application is being made?
Square metres of usable area per floor of venue
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Expected Population
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The controlling authority may refuse to issue the certificate applied for if the premises do not comply with the requirements of the National Building Regulations.
The controlling authority may prescribe any additional conditions deemed necessary to render the premises safe prior to the issuing of the certificate.
The certificate is valid only for the premises for which it is issued and is not transferable.
If the occupancy or ownership of the premises changes, the owner or person in charge must apply for a new certificate.
Signature of applicant
Print Name
Date
Address
For Controlling Authority: (Signature)
Print Name
Date
A certificate fee of ………… per 15 minutes spent on site is payable to THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN in respect of this application
and the subsequent inspection.