ANNEXE 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
The premises licence holder, DPS, management and staff will constantly assess any risks to the licensing objectives. They will work in partnership with the authorities and local people in this regard. The staff will be properly authorised, equipped, trained and motivated in this task. There will be:
A written notice of ‘authority’ record for all staff who sell alcohol
Comprehensive training for staff in the main requirements of the Licensing Act 2003, the specific measures and conditions in place to promote the Licensing Objectives and the staff roles and responsibilities. Such records shall be available for inspection by the responsible authorities.
Contact details of the Designated Premises Supervisor available to staff and to the authorities
No more than 20% of the available retail space shall be dedicated to the display of alcohol
The management and staff will take all necessary steps to ensure that the premises remain free from crime and disorder and neither creates nor contributes to crime and disorder. This will include:
Staffing levels maintained appropriately to ensure adequate security, particularly at opening and closing times.
High value items stored and displayed behind the manned point of sale
Staff being trained on all security issues including how to identify and refuse service to customers that are drunk, appear to be drunk or are suspected to be dependent drinkers.
Alcohol will not be permitted to be consumed on or near the premises and alcohol will not be sold or allowed to leave the premises in open bottles or containers.
Alcohol will not be stored or displayed in the entrance/exit of the shop
The management and staff will have an effective policy to maintain a safe venue for customers and staff. Any risk to safety will be assessed before the premises are opened to the public each day and throughout the hours of operation. The DPS will liaise with the authorities to ensure that all aspects of public safety are adhered to. The policy will include:
Ensuring that the entrance and any walkways within the premises are kept free from obstruction
Appropriate firefighting equipment being installed and maintained at the premises and staff trained in its use.
Fire risk assessments being undertaken and acted upon in accordance with current recommendations and requirements.
Effective lighting maintained and operated to ensure the safety of the public and staff
The approved arrangements at the premises, including means of escape provisions, emergency warning equipment, the electrical installation and mechanical equipment, shall at all material times be maintained in good condition and full working order.
The means of escape provided for the premises shall be maintained unobstructed, free of trip hazards, be immediately available and clearly identified in accordance with the plans provided
The DPS and staff are mindful of the need to reduce the impact of nuisance caused by the operation of the premises, will constantly assess the risk of public nuisance and take immediate steps to eliminate the problem. Staff will ensure:
The shop and public areas nearby are kept free from litter associated with the operation of the shop
Any noise, light pollution and any other potential nuisance is monitored and kept to an acceptable level
Deliveries and waste removal are undertaken at a time and in a manner that does not cause disturbance to local residents or businesses
The premises will be maintained as suitable for all ages. There will be an effective age verification policy in accordance with the mandatory code. This policy will be one of Challenge 25 for all age restricted products and include:
The appropriate display of notices and signage relating to the policy within the premises.
These notices will indicate that any customer not appearing to have reached the age of 25 will be required to produce appropriate identification proving that they have turned 18 before being served.
Appropriate ID will be a passport, photo driving licence, PASS accredited proof of age card or other reliable photo-ID that is recommended and approved for acceptance by the police or other authorities.
Staff shall be trained in all aspects of responsible alcohol retailing and in particular the Protection of Children including the Challenge 25 policy and the identification and refusal of potential ‘proxy’ purchasers.
Staff training will occur before a staff member is authorised to sell alcohol within the premises.
Staff training will be recorded with regular refresher sessions and signed off by the DPS and/or Premises Licence Holder.
Staff training records will be available for inspection by the police or other responsible authority upon request.
A refused sales log will be kept and reviewed regularly by the DPS and made available for inspection by the police and an appropriate local authority representative.
Staff will take reasonable steps to ensure that children and young people do not congregate outside the premises.