Annex 1 - Mandatory conditions General condition: |
(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 will ensure that the maximum occupancy of the licensed premises is restricted at any one time to:…(210)
I will provide Door Supervisors to ensure that the capacity limit is enforced.
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 (and in my private car park) during the hours of darkness when any licensable activity takes place on the premises.
Public Safety
Capacity limits enforced
Lighting adequate
Litter + Waste management
Escape routes maintained + access kept clear
Safety checks
Fire safety - all aspects
Equipment checks + maintence
Adequate insurances
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 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 any removable security fastenings are removed whenever the premises are open to the public or occupied by staff.
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.
Safety checks are carried out before the admission of the public or club members and guests; and details of such checks are kept in a Log-book.
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 Temporary decorations are not used without prior notification to the licensing authority/fire authority.
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.
I will notify the local Fire Control Centre as soon as possible if the water supply to any hydrant, hose reel, sprinkler, drencher or other fire extinguishing installation is cut off or restricted.
Access for emergency vehicles is kept clear and free from obstruction
I will make sure that when disabled people are present, adequate arrangements exist to enable their safe evacuation in the event of an emergency, and that patrons are made aware of these arrangements;
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 make sure that Fire safety signs are adequately illuminated;
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;
Where the emergency lighting battery has a capacity of three hours, I will make sure that evacuation of the premises is possible within one hour.
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
Gas boiler, calorifier or appliance
Oil fired boiler or appliance
Suspended ceilings
Portable fire fighting equipment
Temporary Electrical Installation
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 (50%) of the maximum capacity of the premises.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
Noise limiter installed
Notices redoors + windows to limit noise
Premises to be vacated by midnight
Litter management
I will make sure that Noise or vibration is not noticable at the façade of any noise sensitive premises;
I will make sure that doors and windows are kept closed (except for ingress and egress) to reduce noise nuisance from the premises;
I will install and use a noise limiters on amplification equipment in accordance with guidance from the Council’s Environmental Health Officers;
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 seek approval from the Licensing Authority (by means of a variation application) prior to the use of explosives, pyrotechnics and fireworks of a similar nature which could cause disturbance in surrounding areas.
I will make sure that the placing of bottles into receptacles outside the premises takes place at times that will minimise disturbance to nearby properties;
I will 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 is complied with.
I will ensure that any ventilation system has suitable sound attenuation.
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 from the vicinity of the premises.
The Protection of Children from Harm
Groups hiring premises for children's activities have child protection policies in place.
I will require that children under the age of 12 are accompanied by adults after 11pm in the evening.
Note: The above condition may be appropriate for any premises NOT serving alcohol for consumption on the premises, but where the public are allowed on the premises after 11pm in the evening. Applicants wishing to allow access to premises to unaccompanied children under the age of 12 after 11pm should address in their operating plan their reasons and explain the steps that they intend to take to protect children from harm.
Annex 3 - Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority 1.The applicant will erect at least two signs near the entry and exit points of the premises asking patrons to leave quietly and respect local residents. 2.The applicant is to ensure that all external doors and windows are kept closed during the performance of regulated entertainment at the premises except for those windows on the north facing wall which may be left open to allow adequate ventilation. 3.The applicant is to maintain the noise limiter installed at the premises which is to be set at a level following consultation with the Environment Health Department at Mid Suffolk District Council taking into account condition 2 above. |