CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH OPERATING SCHEDULE
1. The Parish Hall Committee will ensure the new parish hall is kept in good repair, with the appropriate annual inspections (fire prevention, electric) carried out.
2. The Committee will also do risk assessments periodically.
3. A security alarm system will be installed in the new building.
4. In order to confirm a booking, hirers must complete a ‘Booking Form’ and sign a ‘Conditions of Hire’ Agreement. The latter will state clearly guidelines in the use of the hall and the licensing restrictions. The appropriate signed section is returned to the booking secretary and the hirer retains the ‘Conditions of Hire’ for reference.
5. There will be a restricted number of key holders and the hall will be locked when not in use.
6. Being a new building, public safety will be a high priority.
7. There is a ramped path to the main entrance which will have an automatic push pad opening system suitable for wheel chair users.
8. A fire alarm system will be installed and fire equipment placed at appropriate points.
9. A fire safety risk assessment will be carried out at regular intervals.
10. The block paved car park is on one level with adequate lighting and is clearly visible from the road side.
11. Hirers will be encouraged to use the hall car park, thus minimizing parking inconvenience along Matty Lonning.
12. The ‘Conditions of Hire’ will ask hirers specifically to be considerate of the residents nearby, particularly at events when music is played.
13. This new hall is very well insulated and has double glazing throughout. The retention of sound should be therefore far better than in the old hall.
14. All cleaning materials will be kept in a clearly marked cupboard in the kitchen or locked storeroom, the furniture and fixtures will be well maintained.
15. All children’s group leaders are aware of their own responsibilities regarding children/adult ratios and no children will be allowed in the building without adult supervision.
16. The plant room and store areas not required by a children’s group will be locked.