Well, after a lot of search for the perfect venue, research etc. I am finally setting up my own salon! :wink2:
I have studied licensing section of the website for my council (London Islington), where it clearly says that all beauty salons in Islington have to be registered, the documents to be submitted etc. but I am lost at where to start.
Did I get it right that I need to have up-to-date PAT certificate, then invite Fire Brigade for inspection, present PAT certificate to them and get a paper from them add a few more documents and only then apply for council license? How do I go about Fire Brigade inspection? Do I just contact a local office? When they both (Fire Brigade and Council) inspect, I suppose the salon should look ready for clients and all set-up? From the info on the website it is not clear if I can work while my application pending. I suppose no, as I technically won't be licensed yet?
Sorry for so many questions - this just seems very confusing and I could not find this information myself. Please share your experience, especially if you are in Islington.
I have studied licensing section of the website for my council (London Islington), where it clearly says that all beauty salons in Islington have to be registered, the documents to be submitted etc. but I am lost at where to start.
Did I get it right that I need to have up-to-date PAT certificate, then invite Fire Brigade for inspection, present PAT certificate to them and get a paper from them add a few more documents and only then apply for council license? How do I go about Fire Brigade inspection? Do I just contact a local office? When they both (Fire Brigade and Council) inspect, I suppose the salon should look ready for clients and all set-up? From the info on the website it is not clear if I can work while my application pending. I suppose no, as I technically won't be licensed yet?
Sorry for so many questions - this just seems very confusing and I could not find this information myself. Please share your experience, especially if you are in Islington.