CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH OPERATING SCHEDULE
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. REMOVED
BY VARIATION TO PREMISES LICENCE ON 18 SEPTEMBER 2009.
4. 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.
5. CD11 No drink shall be removed from the premises in an unsealed container.
6. CD17 The maximum number of persons allowed in these premises shall be as per existing Public Entertainment Licence capacities.
7. 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.
8. 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).
9. 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.
10. 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. REMOVED BY VARIATION TO PREMISES LICENCE ON 18 SEPTEMBER 2009.
11. 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.
12. 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.
REMOVED BY VARIATION TO PREMISES LICENCE ON 18 SEPTEMBER 2009.
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. PS9 Where a door on an escape route opens against the direction of exit travel, it shall be locked in the open position by a tamper-proof fastening when the public uses the premises and there shall be a clearly visible notice in capital letters which contains the following words, “THIS DOOR SHALL BE KEPT LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION WHEN THE PREMISES ARE OCCUPIED” displayed in a clearly visible position next to the door.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. PS13 Where any automatic self-closing fire-resisting doors activated by a fire alarm or fire detection system are fitted within the premises they shall not be prevented from closing by any device and shall be marked to both sides of the doors so that they are clearly visible and positioned at or about eye level with the words "FIRE DOOR KEEP CLEAR" in block letters not less than 50mm high when the premises are open to the public.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
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. PS24 At all times when the premises are used for the purpose of the Licence the Licence Holder 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
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, 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.)
42. 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.
43. PS38 Where any temporary electrical wiring or distribution system has been installed in any premises by a person who is not competent to do so, the Premises Licence Holder or Club Premises Certificate holder installation shall have the installation inspected and certified in writing by a suitably qualified and competent person that it 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.
44. PS39 A written notice has been served on the Licensing Authority not less than ten days before any work commences unless this is not possible due to time constraints. In such cases written notice shall be served as soon as is practicable.
45. 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.
46. 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.
47. 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).
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. 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.
51. PS48 No dry ice machines or cryogenic fog, smoke machines or fog generators shall be used at the premises unless notified to the Licensing Authority and is used in accordance any guidance given by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
52. PS49 Lasers shall only be used on the premises unless notified to the Licensing Authority. They should only be used in accordance with the requirements for the safe use of lasers as set down in the HSE Guide, The Radiation of Safety Lasers Used for Display Purposes (HS (G) 95) and BS 60825: Safety of Laser products British Standard 4803: part 3.
53. PS50 Strobe lighting shall not be used on premises unless notified to the Licensing Authority. A notice which can be clearly seen and easily read by the public warning that strobe lights are in use in the premises is displayed at each entrance to the premises.
54. PS51 In any closely seated auditorium, 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 details of such instructions shall be recorded in a logbook kept for that purpose. Account shall be taken of the attendance of disabled persons and children.
Number of Members of Number of attendants
an Audience present on
a floor
1 to 100 1
101 to 250 2
Plus one additional attendant for each additional 250 or part of 250 members
of the audience present.
Except where most of the audience are aged below 16 years when
the number of attendants shall be on the lower floor, for
1 to 50 1
51 to 100 2
Plus one additional attendant for each additional 100 or part of 100 members
of the audience present and on any floor above the lower floor,
1 to 25 1
26 to 50 2
Plus one additional attendant for each additional 50 or part of 50 members
of the audience present.
55. PS52 No person shall sit on any floor within the premises. (Exceptions to this requirement may be written into the condition).
56. 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
57. PS55 No item of clothing or any other objects shall be placed over balcony rails or on upon balcony fronts.
58. PS59 A curtain shall be provided between the stage and the audience, which shall be of robust construction, made of non-combustible materials or inherently or durably treated flame-retardant fabric and shall be able to withstand damage caused by scenery, properties or falling debris. It shall: -
(a) provide an adequate seal against the passage of smoke between the stage area and the audience;
(b) be able to withstand the effects of fire for a sufficient period of time to allow the complete evacuation of the building; and
(c) be capable of closing within 30 seconds.
59. PS61 All ceilings in those parts of the premises to which the audience are admitted should be inspected by a person who is suitably qualified and competent to do so. The Premises Licence Holder shall obtain from the competent person a certificate as to the condition of the ceiling and the date by which a further such inspection shall take place. The Premises Licence Holder shall forward a copy of that certificate to the Licensing Authority within seven days of completion of the inspection. Such inspections shall take place at intervals of not less than five years.
60. 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.
61. PS63 Where less than 250 temporary seats are to be used, then unless the seats are in boxes which cannot accommodate more than eight persons or in other areas which have been approved, chairs or single seats shall be secured together in lengths of not less than four seats and not more than twelve seats.
62. 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 Minimum number of attendants
audience present on the required to be on duty on the
premises premises
1 to 250 2
Plus one additional attendant for each additional 250 (or part thereof)
Where there are more than At least one attendant shall be or
150 members of the audience present in any auditorium
in any auditorium or on any floor on any floor.
63. PS66 Where there is in place in the premises a system for 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 Minimum Minimum number of other staff
of an audience number of on the premises who are able
present on the attendants to assist in the event of an
premises. required to emergency.
be on duty.
1 to 500 Two One
501 to 100 Three Two
1001 to 1500 Four Four
1501 to 2000 Five Five
Over 2000 Five plus one Five plus one for each additional
for each 500 (or part thereof) of persons
additional on the premises.
500 (or part
thereof) of
persons on
the premises.
(b) For the purposes of part (a) of this condition, staff shall not be considered as being available to assist in the event of an emergency if they are: -
(i) the holder of the Premises Licence or the manager on duty at the premises; or
(ii) a member of staff whose normal duties or responsibilities are likely to significantly affect or delay his response in an emergency situation; or
(iii) a member of staff whose usual location when on duty is more than 60 metres from the location to which he is required to go on being alerted to an emergency situation.
(c) Attendants shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, be evenly distributed throughout all parts of the premises to which the public have access and keep under observation all parts of the premises to which the public have access.
(d) The staff alerting system shall be maintained in good working order at all times and checks shall be carried out on the system not less than once per month to check its efficiency. A record of such checks shall be recorded in a logbook kept for that purpose.
64. PS67 Where the audience in any floor, tier or auditorium consists mainly of unaccompanied persons under 16 years of age there shall be in attendance the number of adult 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 Minimum number of attendants on duty on
present on the premises (or in any the premises (or in any auditorium, or on
auditorium, cinema unit, or on any floor any floor or tier).
or tier).
1 to 50 1
Plus one additional attendant for each additional 50 or part of 50 members of the audience present. Plus, one additional attendant where the audience is above the lowest floor of the premises
65. PS68 The level of lighting in any auditorium during the showing of films shall be maintained at a level which complies with the standards set out in BS CP 1007 (Maintained lighting for cinemas).
66. 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.
67. 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.
68. 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.
69. PS73 The electrical installation will be inspected and a satisfactory NICEIC (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually to the Licensing Authority.
70. 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.
71. 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.
72. PS77 The extinguishers shall be hung on a wall bracket with the handle or carrying device approximately 1.1 metres from the floor.
73. 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.
74. PS79 All members of staff will be familiar with the operation of the firefighting equipment.
75. 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.
76. 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.
77. PS82 All training and instruction shall be recorded in a log book.
78. PPN4 All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.
79. PPN9 There shall be no emission from the premises of any offensive smells, which are likely to cause a nuisance.
80. 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.
81. 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.
82. 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.
83. 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.
84. 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 16 years shall be admitted to those premises.
85. PCH11 Where unaccompanied children are present on the premises then if those children are on a floor or tier which is above the ground floor of the premises no standing shall be allowed at any time during a performance.
86. PCH12 The backstage facilities shall be large enough to accommodate safely the number of children taking part in any performance.
87. 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.
88. 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.