Light-filled Penthouse with Balcony

Location Policy Sheet Note: I am renting out my personal home with my personal effects in it. This is a beautiful but SMALL space. I am usually on-site in the main bedroom or downstairs in the lobby lounge for help. There are some useful things to know and some health and safety issues to clarify. Note: Students are welcome and have a 45% discount, i.e., £24/hour Please get in contact. Personnel Limit and Social Hours • Up to 12 people only for cast and crew. Space is small. • This is a residential building. • Shoots need to end at sociable hours, i.e., by 10pm latest. • Shoots can start earlier than 9am but this needs to be discussed and agreed. Building Entrance and Lifts • You will need to be buzzed in through the front. I can come down to get you. • There are three entrance doors. • There are two large lobby lounge spaces where crew can comfortably wait, if needed. • There is a loading space directly in front of the building that can take two cars. • The left elevator is deeper than the right one and can take a weight limit of 1000kg or 13 people. Equipment Limitations • Ceilings are 8 ft high, with recessed lights. • Very tall lights and very long booms are not suggested. • Lights are best if battery powered. • Kitchen ring has three double sockets. It says 240/400V max on the circuit breaker in the utility cupboard. • The general ring has one double socket available on the wall by the balcony sliding door. It says 240/400V. • Haze and smoke machines and lasers are not allowed. • Stroboscopic lighting is allowed. Apartment Care • Shoes off before coming inside. Shoes can be left outside front door if a clear entrance is needed for a shot. • The white walls are easily marked by equipment. Please be careful when moving equipment. Covers for tripod leg are recommended to protect the floor and carpet in rooms. • Large bathroom can be used for shots, hair/makeup or crew use. • If kitchen is not in the shot, then it can be used for tea/coffee; cups and water available. Fridge won’t have much room but can be used for keeping milk or beverages cool. • Do not use hob, knives, kitchen implements as a health and safety precaution. Green Room • The one bedroom pictured can be used for a green room. • Blankets, sheets or a large tarp will be needed to lay over light-coloured carpet and bed before equipment can be put in. • I have extra blankets or sheets. Set Dressing • Personal effects are a part of the location. • If the set dresser wants wall-hung pictures or shelf-based items or plants moved, this needs to be discussed and agreed beforehand. • Furniture can be moved around in the living room but not removed as space is limited. This can be discussed. • All moved furniture and effects to be put back, please. Balcony Use • The balcony can get windy. • It is not recommended that outside shots and equipment set-up happen when it is windy. • Extra care must be taken to ensure nothing falls or is blown off. • Crew and cast must take care when outside. • Balcony floor can be slippery when wet. • If in doubt, please discuss with owner. Fire Safety, First Aid and Precautions • The apartment has working smoke detectors. • There is a fire blanket and small extinguisher for all fire types under the sink. • Do not block the sink cabinet door with equipment to ensure access to rubbish bin and fire extinguisher equipment. • Working at heights above a small stepladder is not suggested. • Crew should be aware that if there is a fire incident or building system fault, the lift will shut down and stairs will need to be used. This is a 20th floor apartment. • A basic first aid kit is available. 999 should be called for anything else. Smoking/Vaping • There is no smoking/vaping in the building areas, including the 3 roof gardens. • You will need to smoke/vape outside the building entrance. • A fob will be provided for re-entry and must be returned. Other things to discuss/consider: • Ensure a signed Location Agreement is in place. • Confirm agreed filming hours (including set-up and take-down). • Clarify how/if the location may be identified in credits or publicity. • Request crew to complete a risk assessment (if using heavy equipment/lighting). • Check electrical load and fire safety compliance. • Get contact details for the location manager on site (the owner) • Walk through the property with the location manager to check for damage. • Take before-and-after photos of key areas, if needed. • Ensure all rubbish is removed and the property is clean.