{"id":3036,"date":"2019-07-26T17:37:34","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T17:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westvillebandb.co.za\/?p=3036"},"modified":"2019-07-26T17:39:58","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T17:39:58","slug":"to-bb-or-not-to-bb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westvillebandb.co.za\/index.php\/to-bb-or-not-to-bb\/","title":{"rendered":"To B&B or not to B&B?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In my capacity as KZN Councillor of the National Accommodation Association<\/a>, I often get asked by people wanting to open up a Bed & Breakfast and existing B&B owners, what all the requirements are. I have put together a checklist of legal requirements for running a B&B<\/em><\/strong> to help accommodation establishments run legally compliant establishments. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Consent, Business Licence, Sale of Food Business Licence, belong to your local Community Tourism Organisation, register with the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. To run a business from a residential property, not just a B&B, you need to apply for, and receive Special Consent.<\/strong> This is done through your local Municipality’s Town Planning Office. It involves getting neighbours\u2019 consent, and complying with Municipality\u2019s requirements regarding, health & safety, environment, Metro Traffic etc. This is a once-off application. <\/li>
  2. If you are going to have a Conference Centre, a Spa etc., there is an additional set of requirements for this when you do your Special Consent. For example, a Conference Room catering for 16 to 30 people, requires an additional seven toilets, above and beyond what you already have in the B&B. <\/li>
  3. Once you have your Special Consent approval, you must apply for a Business Licence<\/strong> and a Sale of Food Business Licence<\/strong>. These are done through the Municipality\u2019s Licencing Department and you need to renew annually. <\/li>
  4. If you are going to serve and\/or sell Liquor on your premises (e.g. a Bar Fridge in a communal area, or in the guests\u2019 rooms), or host functions where Alcohol will be served, a Liquor Licence<\/strong> is needed. You get this from the Liquor Authority. I recommend that you use a specialist Consultant to facilitate your licence, and you can then handle the annual renewal applications yourself.<\/li>
  5. By law, all Tourism-related businesses must be registered with the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DEDTEA)<\/a><\/strong>, also referred to as Tourism KZN. Once registered there is an annual renewal process. <\/li>
  6. To register with DEDTEA, you must belong to a local Community Tourism Organisation<\/strong> (CTO). There is an annual fee for this. <\/li>
  7. To belong to your local CTO, you must provide proof that you have Public Liability Insurance<\/strong> of at least R50 million. You should have a specialist Hospitality Insurance policy. Check out Bryte Insurance<\/a>‘s B&B Sure Policy.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Everything above is compulsory. Here are some\nvoluntary associations that are highly recommended: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Having your establishment star graded with the Tourism Grading Council of Southern Africa <\/a><\/strong>(www.tourismgrading.co.za)<\/a>. There is an annual inspection, for which you pay.<\/li>
    2. Belonging to a group like the National Accommodation Association<\/a><\/strong> (www.naa-sa.co.za). Annual fees apply. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Disclaimer: Requirements do change from time to time, so check with your local authorities and legal counsel, exactly what is required for your specific area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There are some pretty hefty fines for non-compliant establishments. This article should at least steer you in the right direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Yours in Hospitality, Emma Jacobs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Co-owner: Westville B&B and 18 Burlington B&B and Conference Centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      www.westvillebandb.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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