CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH OPERATING SCHEDULE
1. 95% of our trade comes from our residents, thus at the end of service people are going up to their room rather than spilling onto the street, thus meaning less chance of any problems.
2. 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.
3. CD11 No drink shall be removed from the premises in an unsealed container.
4. CD17 The maximum number of persons allowed in these premises shall be 175 in total (including 120 residents), 120 in restaurant.
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. The hotel employs a full time maintenance staff.
8. They perform regular checks of various aspects of the premises including electrical and gas appliances.
9. Further, the maintenance and servicing of all gas equipment is contracted out.
10. Appointed members of staff are trained in first aid, fire evacuation, operating fire fighting equipment, etc.
11. PS1 When disabled persons are present on the premises there shall be in place arrangements for their safe evacuation in the case of an emergency or other reason. Details of those arrangements shall be recorded in writing and all staff employed on the premises shall be aware of those arrangements.
12. PS2 All disabled persons on the premises shall be made aware of the evacuation arrangements.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. PS28 Where the water supply to any hydrant, hose reel, sprinkler, drencher or any other fire extinguishing installation is cut off or restricted the Fire Service shall be notified immediately.
25. PS29 Clear and unobstructed access shall be available to the premises for use by the emergency services and emergency service vehicles at all times.
26. PS30 There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. PS36 On every occasion before the public, members or guests 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.)
33. 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 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 if requested to do so by an Authorised officer of the Council or an Officer of the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. PS77 The extinguishers shall be hung on a wall bracket with the handle or carrying device approximately 1.1 metres from the floor.
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. PS 82 All training and instruction shall be recorded in a log book.
42. PPN1 The licensed premises may be open to the public between the hours of 9.00 am to 11.30 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 0.00 am (midnight) Saturday and 9.00 am to 11.00 pm Sunday.
43. PPN2 The licensable activity namely live music, recorded music and provision of facilities for dancing is permitted to take place on the licensed premises in those parts of the plan shaded on the attached plan of the premises between the hours of 11.00 am to 11.00 pm Monday to Friday, 11.00 am to 0.00 am (midnight) Saturday and 12.00 am (noon) to 10.30 pm Sunday.
The licensable activity namely supply of alcohol is permitted to take place on the licensed premises in those parts of the plan shaded on the attached plan of the premises between the hours of 10.00 am to 11.00 pm Monday to Saturday and 12.00 am (noon) to 10.30 pm Sunday.
44. 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.
45. 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.
46. PPN9 There shall be no emission from the premises of any offensive smells, which are likely to cause a nuisance.
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. The premise is a hotel and has no age limit for guests.
50. However, all appropriate action will be taken to ensure children are not exposed to harm.
51. In particular the service of alcohol will only be made to those of an appropriate age, and where there is any doubt, proof of age will be sought.
52. PCH16 The Premises Licence and the Designated Premises Supervisor shall at all times comply with the Portman Group Code of Practice and with the requirements or recommendations of any Portman Group Retailer Alert Bulletin.