Our local Priest in Charge has asked me how many people they are allowed in their Church hall for activities and functions etc. I replied with the usual "We need a risk assessment, look at your fire risk assessment etc". Then, in the back of my mind Something said to me that there are other rules applicable to halls used for gatherings, scouts, functions, baptisms etc; Could anybody point me in the right direction so I can give some guidance to the Church on Risk Assessments etc Thanks

Building Regulations Part B2 contains a table which lists floor space factors for a variety of building types. The capacity would also depend on any seating arrangements and whether tables were in use. A