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Ensure that you have received a detailed confirmation of all agreed
items:
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- Check the start and completion dates
- Ensure that the space offered by your
contractor is sufficient for your maximum number of guests – as a guide, a
typical wedding marquee, allowing for reception, dining and dancing will
require approximately 2 square metres per guest.
- All costs are included and payment terms are
agreed.
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Inform the contractor if you require the marquee in place before the
eve of the event.
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Stagger the arrival of various contractors - for example caterers are
unable to set up before the roof lining is in place.
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Beware of the confusion between metric and imperial
measurements.
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Update your contractor(s) about the changes to guest numbers or dates
etc well in advance of the event.
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Remember that you have a responsibility under the Health & Safety
at Work act 1974 to assist your contractor in providing a safe environment for
installation crews, you and your guests.
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Be sure that your contractor is aware of the position of any
underground or overhead services eg. Electricity, gas pipes, drains,
etc.
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Ensure that your power supply is adequate for the extra load of
lights and equipment in the marquee. If in doubt consult a qualified electrical
contractor.
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Consider fire precautions – no smoking in the marquee.
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Keep all flaps and doors closed in windy conditions.
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Do not alter the installation in any way. In particular do not remove
cross bracing cables or bars (frame structures) or any guy ropes.
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Marquees for exceptional sites - Events held during winter months or
extreme weather conditions require special consideration – consult your
contractor.
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