CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY OPERATING SCHEDULE
1. CD1 A method of communicating with other participating licensed premises by way of text / pager or radio links shall be provided at the premises.
2. CD2 Any text / pager or radio link provided for communication with the other licensed premises shall be kept in good working order at all times.
3. CD5 The Designated Premises Supervisor, when present, and all members of staff shall ensure that all lawful instructions and/or directions given by the Police are complied with.
Note: where the premises hold a Club Premises Certificate, there is no requirement for a Designated Premises Supervisor.
4. CD6 Door Supervisors shall be provided at the premises door to such a number as the management of the premises consider are sufficient to control the entry of persons to the premises and for the keeping of order in the premises when they are used for licensable activity.
Note: The conditions may have to be amended to include specific reference to times, dates and licensable activities and number of door supervisors dependant upon the representation(s) made by a responsible authority or the content of the operating schedule.
5. CD9 No person in possession of a drink in a sealed or unsealed container shall be allowed to enter the premises except for the purposes of delivery.
6. CD18 There shall be in place for the premises a written admissions policy to prevent the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 years of age. That policy shall require any person who appears to be under the age of 18 years to produce a recognised proof of age card accredited under the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) a citizen card supported by the Home Office, a photo driving licence, a passport or office HM Forces or EU ID card bearing photo and date of birth.
7. CD27 The Licence Holder and/or the Designated Premises Supervisor or a person nominated by them shall actively participate and be a member of a Pubwatch scheme for the area within which the premises is located.
8. PS6 All exits and escape routes to those exits (including external escape routes) from the premises shall be provided with slip resistant even surfaces and shall be maintained in good repair, correct working order and kept free from all obstructions when the public are on the premises. External escape routes shall also be kept free from ice and snow.
9. PS7 The nosings on all steps and landings shall be maintained so that they are clearly visible by painting them in contrasting colours or other similar means.
10. PS8 All doors or gates both inside and outside the premises which are on an escape route shall be fitted only with approved fasteners and shall at all times be properly maintained, free from obstruction and be capable of being opened easily and fully so that they do not restrict the public leaving the premises and shall open in the direction of the escape route.
11. PS12 The method of opening any exit door or gate from the premises or enclosure(s) surrounding it shall be clearly displayed immediately above or below the fastening in white block lettering on a green background in letters not less than 50 mm high.
12. PS14 Where a fire-resisting door is fitted within the premises and that door is required to be kept closed at all times then the door shall be clearly marked on both sides with a sign bearing the words "FIRE DOOR KEEP CLOSED" in block letters not less than 50mm high and clearly visible when the premises are open to the public.
13. PS21 The premises shall be maintained so that the following fire retardancy standards are complied with:
(i) All upholstered seating meets on a continuous basis the pass criteria for smouldering ignition source 1 and crib ignition source 5 when tested in accordance with section 5 of BS 5852:1990.
(ii) All repairs or refurbishment of existing seating or upholstery shall include the removal of untreated polyurethane foam and its replacement by fillings which conform to the Furniture and Furnishings (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended).
(iii) Carpets - BS 4790 low radius of spread.
(iv) Walls and Ceilings - Circulation areas, Building Regulations. Class O General Areas, BS 476 Class 1.
(v) All artificial foliage, floral decorations or any other decoration provided on the premises shall be of inherently flameproof material.
14. PS23 No curtain, hanging or any other decoration shall be positioned so as to obstruct any exit, sign or fire fighting equipment. Curtains covering doorways should be divided down the middle and so hung that the lower edge of the curtain does not touch the floor. They should not obstruct notices, exit signs, fire fighting equipment, etc.
15. PS24 At all times when the premises are used for the purpose of the Licence Premises Certificate, the Licence Holder, a Club Official, Manager or Designated Premises Supervisor who is responsible for the management of the premises shall at all times be aware of the number of persons on the premises and shall if requested to do so give that information to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable. See also CD17.
16. PS26 A person who is nominated for the purpose of taking control in the event of a fire, fire alarm, emergency or event which may effect the safety of persons attending the premises shall be on and in charge of the premises at all times when any licensable activity is being provided.
That person shall be responsible for calling the Fire Service in the event of any fire and that person shall also be responsible for meeting the Fire Service and advising them of the location of the fire.
17. PS27 Any outbreak of fire of any kind shall be reported to the Fire Service immediately and a written record shall be made in a logbook kept for that purpose.
18. PS29 Clear and unobstructed access shall be available to the premises for use by the emergency services and emergency service vehicles at all times.
19. PS30 There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.
20. PS31 At all times when the public are present, at least one person who holds a current recognised first aid certificate or award shall be present on the premises. Where more than one such person is present their duties shall be clearly defined.
21. PS33 All fire instruction signs shall be illuminated so that they can be easily read at all times when the public, members or guests are present on the premises.
22. PS34 The controls for the emergency lighting shall be protected from unauthorised use and accidental operation and the system designed so that the emergency lighting cannot be altered.
23. PS35 Every battery which is used to power an emergency light or exit sign shall be maintained in a fully charged condition at all times.
24. PS37 No temporary electrical wiring or distribution system shall be installed in the premises unless, the installation is carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person. The Premises Licence Holder or Club Premises Certificate holder shall obtain a certificate from that person that the installation is fit for purpose and complies with British Standard 7671 and where applicable, British Standard 7909. A copy of that certificate shall be produced by the Premises Licence Holder or the Club Premises Certificate Holder if requested to do so by an Authorised officer of the Council or an Officer of the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
25. PS40 The premises shall be provided with adequate and accessible lavatory accommodation which shall at all times when the premises are in use be kept clean, ventilated, disinfected and supplied with hot and cold water, soap, toilet tissue, hand drying and sanitary towel disposal facilities as appropriate.
26. PS54 In no circumstances shall any person be allowed to:
I. sit in any gangway
II. stand or sit in front of any exit; or
III. stand or sit on any staircase including any landing
27. Door supervisors to keep exits clear at all times.
28. PS71 Emergency Lighting will be tested in accordance with BS 5266 Part 1, 1999 Emergency Lighting. The results of the tests will be recorded in a logbook. A satisfactory NICEIC (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.
29. PS72 The fire alarm detection system will be tested in accordance with BS 5839 Part 1 2002 Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for buildings. The results of the tests will be recorded in a log book. A satisfactory inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.
30. PS73 The electrical installation will be inspected and a satisfactory NICEIC (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.
31. PS74 Any gas boiler, calorifier or other gas appliance will be tested on a regular basis and a satisfactory CORGI (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.
32. PS76 Fire fighting equipment shall be provided throughout the premises at suitable locations and be appropriate to the risk to comply with BS 5306 Part 8, Selection and Installation of Portable Fire Extinguishers.
33. PS78 Firefighting equipment shall be examined regularly by the manufacturer or other competent person and maintained and tested in accordance with BS 5306 Part 3, 2000.
34. PS79 All members of staff will be familiar with the operation of the firefighting equipment.
35. PS80 All staff shall be instructed and trained to ensure that they understand the fire precaution measures in the building and the procedure and action to be taken in the event of fire.
36. PPN3 No nuisance shall be caused by noise coming from the premises or by vibration transmitted through the structure of the premises.
37. PPN4 All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.
38. PPN5 The noise level from the premises whilst being used for public entertainments purposes shall not cause nuisance to noise sensitive dwellings in the vicinity.
39. PPN8 Refuse such as bottles shall be disposed of from the premises at a time when it is not likely to cause a disturbance to residents in the vicinity of the premises.
40. PPN9 There shall be no emission from the premises of any offensive smells, which are likely to cause a nuisance.
41. PPN10 Where there are any offensive smells created on the premises, provision shall be made for such smells to be vented from the premises so that they do not cause a nuisance to nearby premises.
42. PPN11 There shall be provided at the premises containers for the storage and disposal of waste foods and other refuse from the premises. Those containers shall be constructed, maintained and located so that access to them by vermin and unauthorised persons is prevented and arrangements shall be made for the regular lawful disposal of their contents.
43. PCH 2 No person under the age of 12 years, unless they are accompanied by a person over 18 years, shall be permitted on the premises at any time between 10.00 p.m. and 7.00 a.m. when the premises are being used for the purposes of a licensable activity other than the supply of alcohol.