ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
1. The maximum occupancy figures for inside the premises will be in agreement with the Licensing Authority and Devon Fire and Rescue Service, based on the fire safety issues, available floor space and the sanitary accommodation available.
2. Door Supervisors
a. Will be correctly registered with the SIA
b. Will display a correct name badge
c. Will carry proof of registration
d. Will be used as a ratio to be agreed by the Police and Local Authority, which is currently 1:75.
e. A female supervisor will be available if searches are to be conducted on female customers.
f. Where there are 5 or more door supervisors, at least one of these will be female.
g. Will wear clothing that can be easily and clearly identifiable on CCTV - i.e. wear a reflective number between 1 and 99 (at least 100mm high) in a prominent position on the upper part of the body.
3. CCTV will be installed, maintained and operated to the satisfaction of the Chief Officer of Police and Local Authority.
4. CCTV recordings will be maintained for an appropriate period of time as recommended by the Police and Local Authority.
5. If the CCTV equipment is inoperative the Police and the Local Authority will be informed as soon as possible and immediate steps to be taken to put the equipment back into action.
6. A notice will be displayed at the entrance to the premises advising that CCTV is in operation.
7. CCTV will be registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 with the Information Commissioner.
8. Alcoholic and soft drinks will be served in toughened glasses.
9. Alcoholic drinks will only be consumed inside the premises.
10. No customers carrying open or sealed bottles or glasses will be admitted to the premises at any time.
11. No customers will be permitted to take open containers of alcoholic or soft drinks from the premises.
12. All bottles and glasses will be removed from public areas as soon as they are finished with or empty.
13. All instances of crime and disorder will be reported to the police via CCTV or radio.
14. The capacity figure will be based on advice from the Police, Fire or local authority.
15. Door supervisors may be required to ensure the capacity limits are controlled.
16. A proof of age policy to the satisfaction of the Police and the Local Authority will be in place Photo ID only, No ID, No sale policy.
17. There will be no irresponsible drinks promotions.
18. An anti-drug policy agreed by the Police and Local Authority will be in force.
19. A secure facility to store controlled drugs will be available.
20. Crime prevention notices will be displayed warning customers of the prevalence of crime which may target them, e.g. ‘bags should not be left unattended’, ‘watch out for pickpockets’.
21. A detailed ‘customer code of conduct’ poster will be displayed warning customers that if they act in an inappropriate manner, they could be barred from all licensed premises in the vicinity.
22. Any restrictions on the admission of children to the premises will be displayed outside the premises.
23. There will be no under 18’s admitted.
24. Membership of the local Licensees Association will be maintained and a representative will attend meetings and participate in all initiatives.
25. A policy will be in force for the management of large groups, e.g. hen and stag parties. The group will be required to nominate a responsible person to liaise with staff.
26. A secure area for customer’s personal belonging will be made available.
27. Consideration should be given towards providing or having access to food at times when the premises are open for long hours or for regulated entertainment.
28. There will be a 30 minute drinking up time prior to the premises closing when alcoholic beverages will not be supplied and house lights will be turned up and the music played at a reduced level.
29. Where temporary electrical equipment is to be used, a suitable circuit breaker device will be installed to cove 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.
30. 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.
31. All safety certificates and inspection reports will be kept on site and made available for inspection by officers of relevant statutory bodies.
32. Free drinking water will be available at all times.
33. When disabled people are present, adequate arrangements will exist to enable their safe evacuation in the event of an emergency.
34. An appropriate method for checking the number of people entering and leaving the premises will be employed and steps will be taken so that, once the maximum occupancy is reached, no further persons are admitted. The method employed is an electronic counting system.
35. The air management system within the premises will be used during entertainment, as there will be insufficient ventilation when all windows and doors are closed, to prevent noise break out.
36. Special effects such as strobe lighting, smoke, foam, lasers, pyrotechnics, dry ice or bubbles will not be used unless full safety controls are put in place and prior to consideration of guidance and/or following consultation with the Environmental Health Service.
37. At all times there will be adequate first aid arrangements. Our arrangements for first aid provision include all staff being qualified first aiders.
38. An adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials will be available for the use of patrons.
39. Gangways, exit routes and steps will be maintained in good order with non-slippery and even surfaces, edges of steps and staircases will be conspicuously marked.
40. Where glazing forms part of windows, walls or partitions below waist height it will be constructed of safety materials.
41. Where glazing forms part of a door or side panel at below shoulder height it will be constructed of safety materials.
42. Sufficient numbers of door staff/stewards who are suitably trained will be provided on the premises, depending on the activities or entertainment taking place on site and the likelihood of overcrowding.
43. CCTV will be provided to enhance the safety of patrons and staff where deemed appropriate.
44. All staff will receive suitable training as to what to do in an emergency and in general safety precautions.
45. The manager or senior member of staff check the premises prior to opening to ensure there are no risks to patrons and that all safety precautions are in place.
46. The provision of plastic glasses and bottles will be reviewed depending on the type of entertainment provided, the number and behaviour of patrons attending.
47. A means of addressing patrons during operating hours, which can be heard above entertainment, or a means of interrupting the entertainment to make important safety announcements will be available.
48. Lasers will not be used on the premises without prior consultation with the Environmental Health Service, and compliance with HS(G) 95.
49. The patrons/audience will not be exposed to an event Leq 107dB(A) and the peak sound pressure level should not exceed 140 dB. Where the event Leq is likely to exceed 96 dB(A).
50. All external doors and windows will be kept shut, 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.
51. Suitable signage at the exit to request the co-operation of patrons, in particular to make as little noise as possible when leaving the premises.
52. Patrons will be asked not to stand around talking in the street outside the premises and asked to leave the vicinity quickly and quietly.
53. An announcement will be made prior to closing requesting patrons’ co-operation in leaving the premises and vicinity as quietly and quickly as possible.
54. A noise limiting device will be installed, fitted and maintained in such a manner as to control all sources of amplified music from the premises.
55. Door staff will be positioned at exits particularly at closing time.
56. The emergency exits are well fitted and are kept shut during opening hours.
57. Staff will check prior to entertainment, and periodically during the entertainment, that all windows and doors are shut.
58. 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.
59. Management will control the sound levels of the music/entertainment.
60. Provision of mechanical ventilation and air conditioning system will not allow noise breakout from the premises or cause a nuisance by its operation.
61. The delivery of goods is restricted to the normal working day.
62. The delivery of goods will be limited in number and/or frequency.
63. 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.
64. Bottles and skips and bins containing cans or bottles will not be emptied outside after closing but will be dealt with the next day during normal working hours.
65. All the rubbish produced by the premises will be stored securely in a designated area or in a bin with a tight fitting and lockable lid.
66. Facilities for depositing litter and the collection of litter generated by patrons will be available and maintained where outside areas are provided for the use of patrons.
67. Advertising of events that contain nudity and or striptease will be agreed with the Licensing Authority.
68. No person under 18 will be admitted onto the premises whilst nudity and striptease are taking place.
69. Physical contact will not be permitted between performers, staff and customers.
70. The extent of the areas within which the various licensable activities are permitted are as shown hatched red or as shown marked Bar and outlined in green, on the plan deposited with and approved y the Licensing Authority.