CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH OPERATING SCHEDULE
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. PS73 The electrical installation will be inspected and a satisfactory NICEIC (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.
5. PS77 The extinguishers shall be hung on a wall bracket with the handle or carrying device approximately 1.1 metres from the floor.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. PS79 All members of staff will be familiar with the operation of the firefighting equipment.
9. PPN1 The licensed premises or the parts of the licensed premises edged in red on the attached plan of the premises may be open to the public at the aforementioned hours.
10. PPN2 The licensable activities are permitted to take place on the licensed premises on the attached plan of the premises between the aforementioned hours.
11. 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.
12. PPN12 Where the premises provide food to the public for consumption on or off the premises there shall be provided at or near the exits, sufficient waste bins to enable the disposal of waste food, food containers, wrappings etc.
13. PPN13 Where the premises provide food for consumption off the premises, the public area immediately surrounding the premises shall be cleared of waste food, food containers, wrapping etc. at the end of trading on each day. Such refuse shall be placed in a container designed for the storage and disposal of refuse and waste foods which shall be constructed, maintained and located so that access to it by vermin and unauthorised persons is prevented and arrangements shall be made for the regular lawful disposal of their contents.
14. 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.
15. CD17 The maximum number of persons allowed in the main hall shall be 120 during dances, disco, plays, dinners & films..
16. CD22 There shall be displayed at the entrance to the premises a sign, which is clearly visible to members of the public visiting those premises containing details of the trading hours under the Premises Licence, the licensable activities permitted on those premises and any maximum occupancy level set for the premises. (See also CD17).
17. PS3 All parts of the premises shall at all times be kept free from defect and no changes, alterations of any kind to the surface finish or coverings including furniture and flooring on any part of the premises shall be made without the prior approval of the Council.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. PS10 All exit doors and gates from premises or enclosure(s) surrounding it shall be capable of being opened by any person without the use of a key, card, code or other similar means and be kept free from all fastening devices when the premises are open to the public.
22. PS11 All exit routes and doors on such routes shall be checked on every occasion before the premises is used for purposes of a licensable activity and at regular occasions when the premises are open to the public to ensure that they are free from defect, obstruction, trip hazards and surfaces are not slippery. A record of such inspections, any defects discovered and the remedial action taken shall be made in writing in a logbook kept for that purpose. That logbook shall be made available for inspection on demand to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable.
23. 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.
24. PS18 The furniture or seating in premises shall be arranged so that it does not obstruct any exit, route to any exit or to any facility within the premises.
25. PS19 Where seats are arranged for a closely seated audience, the seating and gangways shall be fixed and arranged to allow free unobstructed access to exits, routes to exits and the facilities provided in the premises.
Note: Reference for seating arrangements can be found in:-
(1) “Guide to Fire Precautions in Existing Places of Entertainment and Like Premises” ISBN 0-11-340907-9) and (2) “Code of Practice for Places of Assembly”) BS5588 Part 6 1991 (available from the Stationery Office and all good book sellers).
26. PS20 Before the premises are opened for the purposes authorised by the licence an inspection shall be carried out to ensure that the premises are safe for use. Details of the inspection, defects discovered and remedial action taken shall be recorded in writing in a logbook kept for that purpose. That logbook shall be made available for inspection on demand to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable.
27. 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.
28. PS22 Where any furnishing or fitting in the premises including wall, floor and ceiling linings, requires further periodic treatment to maintain the surface spread of flame qualities, they shall be treated in accordance with the manufacturers specifications. When such treatment is carried out, a written record shall be made in the logbook kept for that purpose and a certificate showing the treatment has been carried out shall be obtained and retained for inspection by the Fire Authority.
29. 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.
30. PS24 At all times when the premises are used for the purpose of the *Licence, the Licence Holder 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.
31. PS25 Printed notices shall be prominently displayed in the premises detailing the essential steps that must be taken if a fire is discovered or the fire alarm goes off or other emergency arises and how to call the Fire Service.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. PS29 Clear and unobstructed access shall be available to the premises for use by the emergency services and emergency service vehicles at all times.
35. PS30 There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.
36. 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.
37. PS32 When the public, members or guests are present, the lighting levels in all parts of the premises shall be capable of providing sufficient illumination for the public, members or guests to leave the premises safely and there shall be at least one person who is nominated to switch on the house lights in an emergency situation. (Note where the premises are a theatre or cinema, a complete or substantially complete blackout may be permitted for production reasons provided that the exit signs shall be kept lit at all times).
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. PS36 On every occasion before the public are admitted to the premises an inspection of all normal and emergency lighting shall take place. A record shall be kept in a logbook of those tests and any faults discovered together with a record of the work carried out to repair those faults. All faults discovered shall be repaired immediately or if that cannot be done then as soon as is possible and the reason for the delay shall be entered in the logbook. (See also PS.71.)
42. PS62 Where the audience is seated around tables, the seating need not be fixed but both tables and chairs shall be arranged so that gangways are clearly identifiable and unobstructed.
43. PPN3 No nuisance shall be caused by noise coming from the premises or by vibration transmitted through the structure of the premises.
44. PPN4 All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.
45. 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.
46. PPN6 The Licence Holder or his representative shall conduct regular assessments of the noise coming from the premises on every occasion the premises are used for regulated entertainment and shall take steps to reduce the level of noise where it is likely to cause a disturbance to local residents. A written record shall be made of those assessments in a log book kept for that purpose and shall include the time and date of the checks, the person making them and the results including any remedial action.
47. PPN7 There shall be placed a dispersal policy / warden scheme in place to assist dispersal of clientele from the area in a swift, efficient and safe manner. Notices will be displayed at all exits from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public, (or member and their guests) requiring customers to leave the premises and the area quietly.
Note: This may also include a reference to vehicles.
48. 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.
49. PCH5 The film classification body for the purposes of this licence shall be the British Board of Film Classification
50. PCH7 No film exhibition shall be shown at the premises unless it has been classified by the British Board of Film Classification or by the Licensing Authority and only the following classifications shall be applied:
U - Universal = Suitable for audiences aged four years and over
PG - Parental Guidance = Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
12A - Passed only for viewing by persons aged 12 years or older or persons younger than
12 - When accompanied by an adult
15 - Passed only for viewing by persons aged 15 years and over
18 - Passed only for viewing by persons aged 18 years and over
51. PCH8 Immediately before each exhibition at the premises of a film passed by the British Board of Film Classification there shall be exhibited on screen for at least five seconds in such a manner as to be easily read by all persons in the auditorium a reproduction of the certificate of the Board or, as regards a trailer advertising a film, of the statement approved by the Board indicating the classification of the film.
52. PCH13 All persons involved in any way in the production of that performance or in the chaperoning of the children or in relation to safety shall be fully trained in all procedures relating to fires or any other emergency before the children are allowed on the premises. Details of such training shall be recorded in writing in a logbook kept for that purpose.
53. PCH14 Where any premises are to be used for any performance which includes the participation of children, such children shall at all times when they are on the premises remain under the supervision of an adult.
54. PCH15 Where any premises are to be used for any performance which includes the participation of children, a written list shall be kept of these children whilst on the premises. That list shall contain the full name, address, telephone number and details an adult contact for each child, a record of the time at which each child entered the premises and the time at which each child left the premises. That list shall be retained in the possession of a responsible adult at all times when children are on the premises and shall be immediately available to a member of the emergency services following any evacuation of the premises as a result of a fire, emergency or for any other reason.