Annex 1 - Mandatory Conditions
(1) The admission of children to the exhibition of any film is to be restricted in accordance with this section.
(2) Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless subsection (3)(b) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.
(3) Where-
(a) the film classification body is not specified in the licence, or
(b) the relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this subsection applies to the film in question, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.
(4) In this section-
"children" means persons aged under 18; and
"film classification body" means the person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (c. 39) (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).
Annex 2 - Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule
The prevention of crime and disorder
I shall ensure that public information notices about crime and disorder issues are displayed at the requested of the Council or the Suffolk Constabulary.
(e.g. Customer Code of Conduct)
I will be responsible for the disposal of waste on the frontage of the premises and make provision for the emptying of litter bins in the vicinity of the premises
I will ensure that lighting is provided outside the premises during the hours of darkness when any licensable activity takes place on the premises.
Public safety
I will make sure that escape routes and exits, including external exits, are maintained to ensure that they are not obstructed, in good order with non-slippery and even surfaces, free of trip hazards and clearly identified.
I will make sure that where chairs and tables are provided, internal gangways are kept unobstructed.
I will make sure that all designated fire exit doors are easily openable and do not require the use of a key, card, code or similar means
I will make sure that doors at such exits are regularly checked to ensure that they function satisfactorily and a record of the check is kept.
I will make sure that all fire doors are maintained effectively self-closing and not held open other than by approved devices (for example, electromagnetic releases operated by smoke detectors).
I will make sure that fire resisting doors to ducts, service shafts, and cupboards are kept locked shut.
I will make sure that the edges of the treads of steps and stairways are maintained so as to be conspicuous.
I will make sure that Hangings, curtains and temporary decorations are maintained in a flame-retardant condition.
I will make sure that any upholstered seating meets on a continuous basis the pass criteria for smouldering ignition source 0, flaming ignition source 1 and crib ignition source 5 when tested in accordance with section 5 of Bs 5852:1990.
I will make sure that Hangings, curtains and temporary decorations are arranged so as not to obstruct exits, fire safety signs or fire-fighting equipment.
I will make sure that notices detailing the action to be taken in the event of fire or other emergencies, including how the fire brigade should be summoned, are prominently displayed and protected from damage and deterioration.
The fire brigade will be called at once to any outbreak of fire, however slight, and the details recorded in a Fire Log-book.
Access for emergency vehicles is kept clear and free from obstruction
I in the event of an emergency, and that patrons are made aware of these arrangements; will make sure that when disabled people are present, adequate arrangements exist to enable their safe evacuation
I will make sure that adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials is available on the premises
In the absence of adequate daylight, I will make sure that the lighting in any area accessible to the public is fully operational;
I will not alter Emergency lighting without prior notification to the Licensing Authority
I will make sure that Emergency lighting batteries are fully charged before admission of the public;
In the event of failure of normal lighting, where the emergency lighting battery has a capacity of one hour, I will make sure that evacuation of the premises is possible within 20 minutes;
I will make sure that the following systems are maintained and inspected by suitably qualified professional persons in accordance with any British Standards and at intervals recommended in national guidance, and will keep the records of such inspections available for inspection by authorised officers on request:
Building Electrical Installation
Emergency Lighting System
Fire Warning System
Portable fire fighting equipment
I will make sure that I have valid public liability insurance in force and that a copy of the schedule is available for inspection by an authorised officer on request.
I will not alter the premises in such a way as to make it impossible to comply with an existing licence condition, without first seeking a variation of the premises licence.
(N.B This will enable you to propose the amendment of any conditions that you would not be able to comply with upon completion of works)
I will make free drinking water available at all times the premises is open to the public;
I will provide sufficient seating to accommodate 100%of the maximum capacity of the premises
I will make sure that where tables and chairs are provided, clear gangways to exits are maintained;
I will not use portable heating appliances on the premises;
The prevention of public nuisance
I will endeavour to make sure that doors and windows are kept closed (except for ingress and egress) to reduce noise nuisance from the premises;
I will display prominent, clear and legible notices at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly;
I will endeavour to make sure that during the final hour of opening the music is discernibly quieter;
I will make sure that any request by an authorised officer of the Council in relation to reducing noise levels complied with.
I will ensure that no amplified sound (including public announcements) in connection with the event continues beyond the permitted hours of the entertainment.
(Note: this may be more relevant at an outdoor event)is
Ensure that receptacles for waste are emptied regularly to minimise nuisance smells
I will ensure that flashing or particularly bright lights on or outside the licensed premises do not cause a nuisance to nearby properties, whilst balancing the need for lighting in the interests of prevention of crime and disorder.
I will provide adequate and suitable (lidded) receptacles to receive and store refuse from the premises/site.
I will make sure that receptacles for refuse storage are maintained in a clean condition.
I will make sure litter is regularly cleared form the vicinity of the premises.
The protection of children from harm
Where films are classified by the film classification body, (British Board of Film Classification) I will make sure that children (persons under 18) are only admitted in accordance with the classification of the film:
U – Universal – suitable for audiences aged 4 years and over;
PG – Parental Guidance – some scenes may be unsuitable for young children;
12A – viewing by persons aged 12 years or older or persons younger than 12 when accompanied by an adult;
15 – viewing by persons aged 15 years and over;
18 – viewing by persons aged 18 years and over;
Where the Licensing Authority has made a recommendation on the restriction of admission of children to a film, I will make sure that notices are displayed both inside and outside the premises so that persons are aware of the classification;
Where the admission to film performances is restricted by age, I will display a notice to the effect below:
PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF (INSERT APPROPRIATE AGE) CANNOT BE ADMITTED TO ANY PART OF THE PROGRAMME
Where the films of different categories form part of the same programme, the notice shall refer to the oldest age restriction
Note: This condition does not apply to members of staff under the relevant age while on-duty provided that the prior written consent of the persons parent or legal guardian has first been obtained.