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Application Process for the Licensing of Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs Application Process for the Licensing of Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs Macau Government Tourist Office November, 2006 (Reprinted in June, 2009) Application Process for the Licensing of Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs Contents Foreword............................................................................................................. 4 Introduction to procedures................................................................................. 5 1. Preliminary stage............................................................................................................ 6 1.1 Classification of similar establishments................................................................. 6 1.2 Requirements for similar establishments................................................................ 6 1.2.1 Restaurants................................................................................................... 6 1.2.1.1 Specific requirements for deluxe restaurants................................ 6 1.2.1.2 Specific requirements for first-class restaurants............................. 8 1.2.1.3 Specific requirements for second-class restaurants........................ 10 1.2.2 Nightclubs................................................................................................... 11 1.2.2.1 Specific requirements for deluxe nightclubs................................ 11 1.2.2.2 Specific requirements for first-class nightclubs............................. 12 1.2.3 Bars............................................................................................................... 14 1.2.3.1 Specific requirements for deluxe bars........................................... 14 1.2.3.2 Specific requirements for first-class bars........................................ 14 1.3 Requirements for site selection............................................................................... 15 1.4 Plans and specifications of documents to be submitted.......................................... 16 1.4.1 Project alterations....................................................................................... 16 1.4.2 Water supply plan........................................................................................ 17 1.4.3 Plans for drainage and sewage disposal, grease interceptor and structure....................................................................................................... 17 1.4.4 Structural plan............................................................................................. 18 1.4.5 Circuit plan for fuse box of power equipment............................................ 18 1.4.6 Fire-fighting equipment plan and fire-fighting system design plan............. 18 1.4.7 Requirements for documents to be submitted concerning alteration to project plans…………………………….................................................... 18 1.4.8 Requirements for documents to be submitted concerning structural alterations..................................................................................................... 19 1.4.9 Fuel facilities............................................................................................... 19 1.4.10 Sound Insulation devices............................................................................. 21 1 Application Process for the Licensing of Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs 1.5 Various projects and requirements for relevant devices ......................................... 21 1.5.1 Architectural design..................................................................................... 21 1.5.2 General requirements................................................................................... 22 1.5.3 Kitchens........................................................................................................ 24 1.5.4 Sanitary devices........................................................................................... 25 1.5.5 Refrigerators................................................................................................. 26 1.5.6 Food lifts...................................................................................................... 26 1.5.7 Lighting and ventilation systems................................................................. 27 1.5.8 Grease interceptor......................................................................................... 27 1.5.9 Ventilator...................................................................................................... 27 1.5.10 Fuel facilities................................................................................................ 27 1.5.11 Soot filter and aroma elimination system..................................................... 27 1.5.12 Sewage disposal system............................................................................... 28 1.5.13 Drainage system........................................................................................... 28 1.5.14 Water supply system……............................................................................. 28 1.5.15 Noise prevention measures.......................................................................... 28 1.5.16 Pest control.................................................................................................. 29 1.5.17 Guidelines for analysis of fire-fighting safety.............................................. 29 1. Requirements for restaurants and nightclubs, with guidelines for 29 analysis of fire-fighting safety……..…….………………………........ 1.1 Layout, ceiling, decorations and floor.......................................... 29 1.2 Fire-fighting equipment................................................................ 30 1.3 Power equipment…...................................................................... 31 1.4 Fuel facilities................................................................................. 31 2. Requirements for bars and guidelines for fire-fighting……….…….... 32 2.1 Layout, ceiling, decorations and floor…...................................... 32 2.2 Fire-fighting equipment................................................................ 32 2.3 Power equipment.......................................................................... 34 1.5.18 Guidelines to minimize environmental impact.......…………..................... 34 1. General guidelines for controlling noise................................................ 35 2. Special guidelines for controlling noise................................................. 35 3. Guidelines for controlling soot and odours............................................ 36 2 Application Process for the Licensing of Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs 4. Guidelines for controlling sewage......................................................... 37 2. Application........................................................................................................................ 38 2.1 Procedure and charges of license application for similar establishments.................. 38 2.1.1 Documents required for establishments in buildings under construction.... 39 2.1.2 Documents required for establishments in completed buildings................. 40 2.2 Renewal of Licence.................................................................................................. 42 3. Construction...................................................................................................................... 43 44 4. Examination...................................................................................................................... Appendix 1: Table I - minimum area for kitchens................................................................... 46 Table II – number of sanitary devices….………………………........................ 47 Appendix 2: Buildings and locations of commemorative and artistic value……………..…. 49 Appendix 3: Relevant laws and regulations………………………….................................... 54 3 Application Process for the Licensing of Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs Foreword An increasing number of investors are setting up restaurants, bars and nightclubs (hereinafter termed similar establishments) in the Macau SAR. The opening of similar establishments is regulated by relevant laws and regulations. In order to enable applicants to clearly understand such legal requirements, and to accelerate the licensing process, the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has formulated an ‘Application Process for the licensing of Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs’. This guide is based on the laws and decrees which regulate buildings, projects, fire-fighting, sanitary devices, environmental impact including noise. It is divided into four stages: preparation, application, construction and examination, and elaborates on requirements including classification of similar establishments, specific requirements for different classes, site selection, design and specifications of documents. The contents for relevant laws and regulations are in this guide for those who require more in-depth information. Suggestions or questions related to this guide are welcome and may be sent to MGTO via telephone, fax, letter, e-mail or personal visit to MGTO’s offices in Alameda Dr. Carlos d' Assumpção, 335-341, Edificio Centro Hotline, 12th floor, Macau. Your valued opinions and queries will help improve the licensing procedure. *E-mail：[email protected] *Telephone number ：83971312; 83971313 *Fax number：28330518 Note: This manual provides basic information for an application for
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