ANNEXE 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
Embedded Conditions Consistent with the Licensing Act 1964
1. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict on the licensed premises the sale or supply to, or consumption of alcohol by, any person residing on the premises.
2. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict the sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club.
3. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict the ordering of alcohol to be consumed off the premises, or the despatch by the vendor of the alcohol so ordered.
4. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict the taking of alcohol from the premises by a person residing there.
5. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to any private friends of a person residing there who are bona fide entertained by them at their own expense, or the consumption of persons so supplied.
6. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict the supply of alcohol for consumption on premises to persons employed there for the purposes of the businesses carried on by the holder of the licence, or the consumption of liquor so supplied, if the liquor is supplied at the expense of their employer or of the person carrying on or in charge of the business on the premises.
7. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict the sale or supply of alcohol to any canteen or mess, being a canteen in which the sale or supply of alcohol is carried out under the authority of the Secretary of State or an authorised mess of members of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces.
8. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict, during the first twenty minutes after the permitted hours, the taking of alcohol supplied in the premises from the premises unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel.
9. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict, during the first twenty minutes after the end of permitted hours the consumption of alcohol on the premises.
10. The permitted hours to sell alcohol on this licence do not prohibit or restrict, during the first thirty minutes after the permitted hours the consumption of alcohol on the premises by persons taking meals there if the alcohol was supplied for consumption ancillary to the meals.
Additional Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule
1. The applicants will ensure that the premises do not become overcrowded.
2. The applicants will ensure orderly conduct.
3. The hours for which the premises will be open will be clearly displayed with confirmation of times for the supply of alcohol and late night refreshment.
4. The premises are and will be adequately lit, ventilated and all fire precautions are and will be observed.
5. The premises are currently suitable for the purpose and there will be no digression from that purpose.
6. An incident book and recorded details of all incidents or public disorder will be kept.
7. Staff will be and are trained to vigilant and regularly supervise the premises indoor and out to check orderly conduct.
8. Workplace regulations (for the premises where persons are employed) the fire safety measures with which the premises are provided, will be maintained in good working order and their adequacy will be determined on a regular basis by the carrying out of a fire risk assessment as required by and in accordance with the fire precautions (workplace) regulations.
9. The applicant understands that the safety of occupants is also influenced by the numbers of persons present, their disposition and the activities taking place and therefore undertakes to maintain a safe level of occupancy.
10. The fire safety measures with which the premises are provided will be maintained in good working order and their adequacy is determined on a regular basis by the carrying out of a fire risk assessment (as required by and in accordance with the fire precautions (workplace regulations). The applicant understands that the fire safety of occupants is also influenced by numbers of persons present, their disposition and the activities taking place, and therefore undertakes to maintain a safe occupancy limit
11. All exit doors will be easily opened without the use of a key, card, code or similar means and will be available for egress while the public are on the premises.
12. Means of escape will be maintained, unobstructed, immediately available and identifiable
13. Exit doors will be regularly checked to ensure they function satisfactorily.
14. Records of these checks will be kept and produced on request.
15. Any removable security fastenings will be removed whenever the premises are open to the public or staff.
16. All gangway, exit routes and steps will maintain non-slippery and even surfaces.
17. All floor coverings will be secured and maintained so that they will not ruck.
18. Hangings/curtains and temporary decorations will be maintained in flame-retardant condition.
19. Upholstered seating will be fire-retardant and will comply with current fire safety regulations.
20. Curtains, hangings and temporary decorations will not obstruct exits.
21. Fire safety signs or fire lighting equipment, notices detailing any actions to be taken in the event of fire or other emergency will be properly displayed and maintained in good condition
22. Access will be provided for emergency vehicles and this access will be kept clear and free from obstruction.
23. An evacuation policy will be in place and is to the satisfaction of the fire authority.
24. All staff members will be trained in the evacuation policy.
25. Exit doors will open outward (or will be secured in the open position) fire alarms, fire fighting equipment is serviced and tested annually by an approved contractor.
26. Where temporary electrical equipment is to be used, a suitable circuit breaker device will be installed to cover this equipment. The circuit breaker should operate at a current not exceeding 30MA and should comply with BS 4293. The device will be tested monthly and tests will be recorded.
27. Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems will not be installed unless inspected by a suitable qualified electrician.
28. Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems will comply with BS 7671 or where applicable BS7909.
29. The electrical system, including portable appliances will be inspected and tested annually by a competent person to ensure safety. A competent person will be a qualified electrician who is registered with the ECA or NICEIC.
30. Any gas system including appliances will be inspected and tested by Corgi Registered Gas Engineer annually and a satisfactory gas safety certificate will be obtained. All safety certificates and inspection reports will be kept on site and made available for inspection by officers of relevant statutory bodies.
31. Cellar gas system maintenance, testing and staff training in accordance with the Pressure Vessel Regulations and Carbon Dioxide alarm fitted to cellar.
32. The Gas System, including appliances, will be inspected and tested by a CORGI registered gas engineer annually and a satisfactory Gas Safety Certificate will be obtained.
33. All safety certificates and inspection reports will be kept on site and made available for inspection by officers or relevant statutory bodies.
34. Free drinking water will be available at all times.
35. When disabled people are present, adequate arrangements will exist to enable their safe evacuation in the event of an emergency.
36. Review and assessment of accessibility in line with the Disability Discrimination Act is complete and kept on the premises.
37. The sanitary accommodation consists of 2 female wc’s, 2 female wash hand basins, 1 male wc, 3 male urinals and 1 male wash hand basins.
38. The applicants will ensure that at all times there are adequate first aid arrangements.
39. The applicants arrangements for first aid provision include a first aid box an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials to be used by patrons. Suitable protective equipment will be provided to deal with hypodermic needles, blood spillages and other body fluids.
40. Procedures will be in place to ensure that body fluids are dealt with in a safe manner to avoid the risk of communicable diseases.
41. Gangways, exit routes and steps will be maintained in good order with non-slippery surfaces; edges of steps and stairwells will be conspicuously marked.
42. Means of addressing patrons during operating hours, which can be heard above entertainment, or as a means of interrupting the entertainment and making important safety announcements will be available.
43. Noise or vibration will not emanate from the premises such as to cause persons in the neighbourhood to be unreasonably disturbed.
44. All external doors and windows will be kept shut where possible, other than for access and egress, in all rooms when events involving amplified music or speech or other entertainment likely to give rise to noise taking place.
45. Sufficient ventilation will be provided so as to ensure that doors and windows can be kept closed, where possible.
46. Suitable signage at all relevant exits requesting that patrons make as little noise as possible when leaving the premises shall be displayed.
47. Patrons will be asked not to stand around talking in the street outside the premises or any car park; and asked to leave the vicinity quickly and quietly.
48. An announcement will be made prior to closing requesting patrons’ co-operation in leaving the premises and vicinity as quietly and quickly as possible
49. The volume of amplified sound used in connection with the entertainment shall at all times be under control of the management.
50. A senior member of staff (manager) will assess the impact of any noisy activities on neighbouring residential premises at the start of the activity/entertainment and periodically throughout the activity/entertainment
51. The designated premises supervisor, or such person so authorised by him, will control the volume of music or other apparatus used.
52. Provision of mechanical ventilation and air conditioning systems will not allow noise breakout from premises or cause a nuisance by its operation.
53. Where plant and machinery has the potential to cause a noise problem it will be positioned in such a way that the building structure provides as much screening as possible for nearby noise - sensitive properties. Alternatively, or additionally, control measures such as acoustic enclosures, acoustic louvers, silencers or acoustic screening will be considered.
54. Regular maintenance will be carried out on a plant and machinery to ensure that noise disturbance from such sources is kept to a minimum.
55. Regard will be had BS 4142 rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas and the institute of acoustic good practice guide on the control of noise from pubs and clubs.
56. The delivery of goods is restricted to the following times: between 8 am and 5 pm
57. The handling of beer kegs, bottles and other similar items will not take place in the late evening, at night and during the early morning when the noise generated could cause a nuisance particularly outside buildings.
58. Bottle skips and bins containing cans or bottles will not be emptied outside after closing but will be dealt the next day during normal office hours (save as for Sundays and New Year’s Day).
59. Bottle skips and bins containing cans or bottles will not be emptied outside after 10.00 pm, but will be dealt with the next day during normal office hours
60. The movement of bins and rubbish outside the premises will be kept to a minimum/prohibited after 5 pm.
61. To minimize the effect of littering, the applicant will provide litter bins both inside and directly outside the premises. During opening hours, and at the close of business, arrangements must be made for litter emanating from the business to be collected from the immediate vicinity and stored inside the premises pending collection.
62. Entertainment in the garden area shall cease at dusk or 21.00 hours, whichever is first.
63. Patrons using the garden will observe signage requesting them to be as quiet as possible.
64. Management will ensure that the garden is visited frequently during opening hours to ensure non-disturbance to neighbours.
65. The use of lighting in gardens would be such as not to disturb by way of light pollution to neighbours or residents.
66. In the alternative, flashing or bright lights in the garden will only be used until 21.00 hours.
67. Proof of age policy agreed by the police and local authority will be enforced.
68. Children only allowed on the premises with an adult and must be supervised including the garden area.
69. Children under 14 as per the current Children’s Certificate applicable to the premises will be permitted in the restaurant areas only.
70. Children not allowed to approach the bar unless as a thoroughfare to other facilities.
71. All children on the premises shall be supervised at all times by a responsible adult over 18 years of age.
72. A proof of age policy agreed by the police and local authority will be enforced.
73. Notices will be displayed in the vicinity of any Amusement with Prizes machines installed in the premises prohibiting use by persons under the age of 18 years.
74. The licensable activities authorised by this licence will be confined to areas shaded in BROWN on the plan(s) deposited with and approved by the Licensing Authority.