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Annex 1- Mandatory Conditions
T The admission of children to the exhibition of any film shall be restricted in accordance with the film classification awarded by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), or any successor person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984.
Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the operating schedule
General
We will ensure that any hirer is aware of all rules and regulations of hire.
The prevention of crime and disorder
We will ask that a responsible person of age be in charge for all hirers.
I will ensure that the maximum occupancy of the licensed premises is restricted at any one time to: 180 inside and 300 outside
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
Public safety
The whole buildings is H & S Checked.
All breakage's will be cleared up immediately and paid for.
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 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 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 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 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 make sure that an appropriately qualified medical practitioner is present throughout a sports entertainment involving boxing, wrestling, judo, karate or other sports entertainment of a similar nature;
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 sure that the use of special effects or mechanical installation is arranged and stored so as to minimise any risk to the safety of the audience, performers and staff;
I will give prior notification to the Licensing and/or Fire Authority when I intend to use any of the following special effects:
Dry ice machines and cryogenic fog;
Smoke machines and fog generators;
Foam cannon/snow machine;
Pyrotechnics, including fireworks;
Real flame;
Firearms;
Motor vehicles;
Strobe lighting;
Explosives and highly flammable substances;
Lasers; (see HSE Guide The Radiation Safety of lasers for display purposes [HS(G)95] and BS EN 60825;Safety of laser products)
I will make free drinking water available at all times the premises is open to the public;
I will provide a chill out which is cooler and quieter than the dancing areas;
I will provide sufficient seating to accommodate 43 of the maximum capacity of the premises.
I will keep a copy of any certificate relating to the design, construction and loading of any temporary seating available so that it can be shown to any authorised person on request
I will make sure that sitting on floors is not permitted except where authorised in the premises licence;
I will make sure that in no circumstances is anyone permitted to:-
(i) sit in any gangway;
(ii) stand or sit in front of an exit; or
(iii) stand or sit on any staircase including any landings;
I will make sure that any curtains provided between the stage and the auditorium are heavyweight and of non-combustible material or inherently or durable treated flame-retardant fabric.
(N.b: for a stage with a proscenium arch which is not equipped with a safety curtain)
All ceilings in those parts of the premises to which the audience are admitted should be inspected by a suitable qualified person who will decide when a further inspection would be necessary and a certificate concerning the condition of the ceiling forwarded to the licensing authority.
I will make sure that all seats in the auditorium are, except in boxes accommodating not more than 8 persons, either securely fixed to the floor or battened together in lengths of not fewer than four or more than twelve.
(NB: Where the potential audience exceeds 250)
I will make sure that no flammable films are allowed on the premises without prior notification to the fire and/or licensing authority;
I will make sure that the level of lighting in the auditorium is as great as possible, consistent with the effective presentation of the film. This will normally be in compliance with BS CP 1007 (Maintained Lighting for Cinemas);
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;
I will not use any appliances utilising cylinders or containers of gas on the premises;
I will not use any paraffin or other mineral oil in any lamp, stove or other appliance except for cooking purposes;
The prevention of public nuisance
The responsible person will ask the guests to be quiet as they leave the premise.
I will make sure that Noise or vibration is not noticeable 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 Councils 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 (see 69);
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 not permit the playing of live or recorded music in garden areas of the premises after time specified
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 any ventilation system has suitable sound attenuation.
I will nominate a person to be responsible for monitoring noise levels and instruct that person to implement changes in noise levels in accordance with any request by an
authorised officer of the Council immediately and ensure that volume is maintained at the reduced level.
(Note: this may be more relevant at an outdoor event)
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)
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.
I will provide for the removal, within 24 hours of the finish of the event, of:
All refuse (including litter picking across the site).
Off site litter within one mile of the site along access and egress routes to the event
(Note: this is in respect of outdoor events only)
The protection of children from harm
The hirer will be responsible for all children in their care