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You should consider the space needed based on
the anticipated number of participants and any
specialty needs, including tables & chairs or tents,
rental equipment, caterer or DJ/vendors.

Once you have an idea on the type of event that
will appeal to your demographics, a quick checklist
can be reviewed.

Facilities Checklist for Hosting Events:

• Is the use/occupancy rating for the property
acceptable for the type of event?

• Will you be able to provide adequate staffing for
supervision?

• Is there clear signage for acceptable vs restrict-
ed access areas?

• Are there any ADA compliant concerns at the
facility?

• Based on the attendance expectations, will
there be enough bathrooms, trash cans, water
stations, shade/covered areas?

• Are the electrical demands up to code? Who
manages the setup and takedown for stage and
dance floor exposures?

• Is there emergency personnel on site?

Slip, Trips and Falls

Liability losses related to the facility most com-
monly relate to the slip, trip or fall category. Not to
underestimate the severity of what seems to be a
simple loss cause, the following claim shows a good
illustration of what can happen.

Real-life claim example: A small concert event on
a patio that required additional electrical power
and resulted in cords running along the open patio.
A trip and fall occurred resulting in a fractured hip.
A surgery turned into an infection, causing a sec-
ond surgery and extended recovery time. With lost
wages alone, the price was rising, and when finally

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