Unverified Capacity
The reported figure of 800 required evidence and should not be treated as an approved capacity.
Strengthening Fire Safety for Large Events
A Type 1 Fire Risk Assessment for a two-storey North London wedding and event venue.
Project Snapshot
PropertyTwo-storey wedding and event venue
LocationNorth London
ServiceType 1 Fire Risk Assessment
OccupancyReported up to 800; verification required
OutcomeControlled 16-action programme
The Client’s Situation
Meridian Grand needed a clear view of the precautions supporting large events. Several visible safeguards were present, but important questions remained about occupancy, escape capacity, system records and event management.
Eon converted those uncertainties into a prioritised action plan with practical interim controls.
The Challenge
A large reported capacity had not been supported by current plans, measurements or a verified capacity calculation.
Complex Event Layouts
Different floor and event layouts could affect travel distances and available escape capacity.
Missing Records
Evidence was unavailable for several important systems and management arrangements.
What Eon Did
We inspected the venue on 3 September 2026 and reviewed event spaces, stairs, final exits, fire doors, the kitchen and storage areas.
- Escape routes, measurements and supplied plans
- Alarm and emergency-lighting provisions
- Fire doors and compartmentation
- Firefighting equipment and kitchen precautions
- A controlled register of 114 inspection photographs
What We Found
Visible precautions were present, but their suitability for the reported occupancy had not been demonstrated.
What Was Visible
Multiple exits, signs, alarm devices, emergency lighting, extinguishers and fire doors were present.
What Needed Verification
Floor capacities, escape measurements, system records, door performance and written event procedures required confirmation.
Professional Judgement
Overall risk was assessed as Substantial because a fire could affect many unfamiliar guests across two storeys.
What We Recommended
The venue received immediate interim controls alongside the evidence needed to close each action.
Confirm Safe Event Capacity
Obtain a suitable capacity assessment for each floor and relevant event layout.
Verify Plans and Escape Routes
Confirm current plans, measurements and the availability of all required exits.
Evidence Essential Systems
Obtain current alarm, emergency-lighting, fire-door and kitchen records.
Strengthen Event Management
Document staff roles, drills and arrangements for people who may need assistance.
The Outcome
Result
A Controlled Sixteen-Action Programme
Management received a complete assessment, summary, photographic evidence record and prioritised action plan.
Follow-up
Interim Controls Made Explicit
Until evidence is complete, escape routes and essential systems should be checked before each event.
Support After the Assessment
Eon remains available to explain the findings, review additional information and support action close-out.
Independent assessmentPhotographic action planPlain-language summaryFollow-up evidence review
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