Nightclub fined for fire breaches

Press release: PR074/07 
Date: 19 November 2007

An Essex company have been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling almost £41,000 after pleading guilty to breaches of fire safety regulations at a well-known Ilford nightclub.

Nightway Ltd who run the Penthouse and Room at the Top nightclub in High Road, Ilford were fined for 12 breaches, including fire doors wedged open, no clear escape route and an exit staircase obstructed by rubbish.

The court heard that the nightclub and offices had been investigated after the Brigade had been called to a fire alarm sounding at the premises. A subsequent inspection discovered the contraventions.

Reflecting on the successful prosecution, Redbridge Borough Commander Tim Cutbill said: “I would like to thank all of the officers and personnel who identified these issues and made this prosecution successful. I would also like to remind those responsible for properties of the need to carry out a full and comprehensive risk assessment and emergency plan.”

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