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. CD3 When the premises are open to the public, the communications link with other participating licensed premises shall be switched on and available to and monitored by the Designated Premises Supervisor or a nominated member of staff.
4. CD4 Every incident of crime or disorder in the premises shall be reported via the text / pager or radio link other participating licensed premises by the Designated Premises Supervisor or a nominated member of staff.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. CD8 A written record shall be kept on the premises by the Designated Premises Supervisor of every person employed on the premises as a door supervisor in a register kept for that purpose. That record shall contain the following details:
a) the door supervisor's name, date of birth and home address
b) his/her Security Industry Authority licence number
c) the time and date he/she starts and finishes duty
d) the time of any breaks taken whilst on duty
e) each entry shall be signed by the door supervisor
That register shall be available for inspection on demand by an Authorised Officer of the Council, the Security Industry Authority or a Police Constable.
8. 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.
9. CD11 No drink shall be removed from the premises in an unsealed container.
10. CD12 A tamper proof CCTV system shall be installed at the premises in liaison with and to the satisfaction of the Cumbria Police Licensing and Community Safety Officers and shall be used to record during all hours that a licensable activity takes place on the premises.
11. CD16 The images recorded by the CCTV system shall be retained in unedited form for a period of not less than 31 days.
12. 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.
13. CD19 A notice or notices shall be displayed in and at the entrance to the premises where they can be clearly seen and read and shall indicate that it is unlawful for persons under 18 to purchase alcohol or for any person to purchase alcohol on behalf of a person under 18 years of age.
14. CD23 Where the Premises Licence has restrictions relating to the admission of children, a sign detailing those restrictions shall be displayed at the entrance to the premises where it is clearly visible to members of the public visiting those premises.
15. CD25 There shall be in force for the premises a Drugs search policy for prospective customers which shall be developed in liaison with and to the satisfaction of Cumbria Police Licensing officer for the area concerned.
16. CD26 There shall be displayed throughout the premises a notice informing prospective customers of the search policy. The notice shall be securely fixed and visible to members of the public.
17. 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.
18. CD29 Incidents of crime and disorder which occur on or near to the premises which, cause concern to DPS or other employees of the venue will be recorded in writing and reported to the Pubwatch committee in line with the Pubwatch constitution.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. PS15 Where a roller shutter or folding gate is used on any escape route, that shutter or gate shall be locked in the open position when the premises are open to the public.
24. PS16 Any door or gate in the premises which is not an exit door or gate shall have a sign bearing the word "PRIVATE" in block letters not less than 50 mm high.
25. PS17 Any chain, padlock or any other device used to lock an exit door when the premises are not in use shall be numbered and shall be removed and stored on a storage hook bearing the same number when the premises are open to the public.
26. 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.
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. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. PS30 There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.
32. 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).
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. PS41 A Registered Medical Practitioner shall be present at any sports entertainment involving boxing, wrestling, judo, karate or other sports entertainment of a similar nature.
37. PS42 Where the entertainment requires the provision of a ring, it shall be installed by a competent person who shall ensure that it is properly constructed and supported and all materials used in its construction are non-combustible. The Premises Licence Holder or the Club Premises Certificate Holder shall obtain a certificate from that competent person that the ring has been correctly constructed is fit for use and is constructed of non-combustible material. The Premises Licence Holder or the Club Premises Certificate Holder shall produce that certificate if required to do so to an Authorised officer of the Council or Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. (See also PS19 - seating arrangements).
38. PS43 No member of the public shall be allowed to be seated or to enter an area within 2.5 metres of the outermost edge of the playing area of the sport.
39. PS45 No smoking or naked flames shall be permitted on any part of the stage during any entertainment unless that use has been notified to the Licensing Authority and is provided in accordance any guidance given by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
40. PS46 No explosive, liquefied petroleum gas or any other highly flammable materials shall be used or stored on the premises unless notified to the Licensing Authority and is used in accordance any guidance given by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
41. PS47 No pyrotechnics including fireworks shall be used or stored at the premises unless notified to the Licensing Authority and they are used in accordance with any guidance given by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
42. PS55 No item of clothing or any other objects shall be placed over balcony rails or on upon balcony fronts.
43. 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.
44. PS65 Where there is not in place in the premises a system of alerting staff, there shall be in attendance the number of attendants as set out in the table below and those attendants shall be instructed as to their essential responsibilities in the event of a fire or other emergency and account shall be taken of the attendance of disabled persons and children. Details of such instructions shall be recorded in a logbook kept for that purpose.
Number of members of an audience present on the premises
Minimum number of attendants required to be on duty on the premises
1 to 250 2
Plus one additional attendant for each additional 250 (or part thereof)
Where there are more than 150 members of the audience in any auditorium or on any floor
At least one attendant shall be present in any auditorium or on any floor.
45. PS69 No flammable film shall be allowed on the premises unless notified to the Licensing Authority and it is used or stored in accordance with any guidance from the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. PS73 The electrical installation will be inspected and a satisfactory NICEIC (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.
49. 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.
50. 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.
51. PS77 The extinguishers shall be hung on a wall bracket with the handle or carrying device approximately 1.1 metres from the floor.
52. 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.
53. PS79 All members of staff will be familiar with the operation of the firefighting equipment.
54. 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.
55. PS81 Practice fire drills shall be carried out at least once per year or at such additional times as required to train new staff. A competent person will conduct the drills by operating the fire alarm so that staff can rehearse their specific task or duties.
56. PPN4 All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.
57. 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.
58. 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.
59. 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.
60. 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.
61. 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.
62. PPN14 No light from or on the premises and any other light under the control of the premises shall be provided where that light causes a nuisance to any nearby premises.
63. 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. (* insert appropriate times).
64. PCH5 The film classification body for the purposes of this licence shall be the British Board of Film Classification.
65. PCH9 Where a programme includes a film recommended by the Licensing Authority as falling into the 12A, 15 or 18 category no person appearing to be under the age of 12 and unaccompanied, or under 15 or 18 as appropriate, shall be admitted to any part of the programme; and the Licence Holder shall display in a conspicuous position a notice in the following terms:
PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF (INSERT APPROPRIATE AGE) CANNOT BE ADMITTED TO ANY PART OF THE PROGRAMME.
Where films of different categories form part of the same programme, the notice shall refer to the oldest age restriction. This condition shall not apply to members of staff under the relevant age while on duty provided that the prior written consent of the person’s parent or legal guardian has first been obtained.
66. PCH10 Where the performance of a play is to be provided at the premises which contains material of an adult nature, no person under the age of 18 shall be admitted to those premises.
67. 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.