Business activity and opening licences
Before opening a shop, workshop or other business, it is useful to understand the premises and their history. The first step is to define the intended use and establish what documentation exists.
Scope of the service
Technical feasibility assessment, plans, business activity designs and reports, building services compliance documentation and support with municipal procedures, according to the agreed scope.
Fire protection and evacuation
Fire protection is part of the technical assessment of a business activity. The service includes reviewing the premises’ conditions and documenting the applicable requirements in the design or technical report, according to the agreed scope.
- Escape routes, exits and evacuation arrangements.
- Fire compartmentation and passive fire protection.
- Provision and positioning of fire protection equipment.
- Safety signs and emergency lighting.
- Technical coordination of the necessary adaptations.
Measures are defined according to the property’s use, floor area and characteristics. The proposal identifies the documentation and coordination tasks included.
What is reviewed initially
- Municipality, address, floor area and layout of the premises.
- Specific activity, intended occupancy, equipment and working practices.
- Available previous licences and designs.
- Access, evacuation arrangements and existing building services.
- Proposed works or alterations.
How the assignment is defined
The initial review establishes whether a visit is needed and defines the documentation, checks and coordination with other professionals.
Barcelona, Catalonia and Aragon
Based in Barcelona and serving Catalonia and Aragon. The documentation and procedure are defined for the municipality and business activity concerned.