East Devon District Council

Sidmouth Methodist Church Hall

High Street, SIDMOUTH, Devon, EX10 8LE

Completed application 027959 which is a Transfer Application for Premises Licence from 24/11/2005 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Permitted Activities

• a performance of a play
• an exhibition of a film
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance

Additional Conditions

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  ANNEXE 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  1.         a)              Admission of children (under the age of 18) to any exhibition of films must be restricted in accordance with the film classification applied by the body designated as the authority under Section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984.

  b)              Where the film classification is not specified or where the Licensing Authority notifies the licence holder that Section 20(3) (b) applies to the film in question, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendations made by the Licensing Authority.

                     Source: Section 20 Licensing Act 2003

• ANNEXE 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  1.              A person nominated by the Methodist Church Hall Committee will be in attendance at all times the hall is open to the general public.

  2.              No alcohol will be allowed on the premises.

  3.              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.

  4.              The electrical system at the premises, including portable appliances will be inspected and tested annually by a competent person to ensure safety.              (The installation will have a full inspection at least every 3 years and be tested annually.  A competent person will be a qualified electrician who is qualified to complete works as per the I.E.E. wiring Regulations 16th Edition or is registered with the ECA or NICEIC.)

  5.              Where temporary electrical equipment is to be used, a suitable circuit breaker device will be installed to cover this equipment.

  6.              The circuit breaker should operate at a current not exceeding 30 MA and should comply with BS 4293.

  7.              The device will be tested monthly and tests will be recorded.

  8.              Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems will not be installed unless inspected by a suitable qualified electrician.  Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems will comply with BS 7671 or where applicable BS7909.

  9.              The gas system including appliances will be inspected and tested by Corgi Registered Gas Engineer annually and a satisfactory gas safety certificate will be obtained. 

  10.              All safety certificates and inspection reports will be kept on site and made available for inspection by officers or relevant statutory bodies.

  11.              The management will operate a child ‘safe guarding’ policy.

  12.              When the hall is hired out the management will ensure a letting contract is completed which will clearly outline the conditions of the licence.

  13.              The licensable activities authorised by this licence will be confined to the areas that are outlined in RED on the plan deposited with and approved by the Licensing Authority.