ANNEXE 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
1. The premises may remain open for no more than 30 minutes after the end of the period during which the retail sale of alcohol is permitted, as a “wind-down” period.
2. It is the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that:
The condition of the building and activities at the premises do not endanger those present;
The use of the premises does not cause disturbance to nearby residents and passers by;
That everyone leaves as quietly as possible;
The volume of amplified sound is under control; and
All parts of the premises which are open to the public shall have sufficient lighting to enable adequate supervision.
3. Occupancy Rates:
Assembly Room and Small Hall: Dance/Informal 300.Total not to exceed 300
Sole use of Assembly Room: Dance/Informal 300. Total not to exceed 300
Sole use of Small Hall: Dance/Informal 50. Total not to exceed 50
Not to exceed Total ( Dance/Informal) 300
Assembly Room & Small Hall: Closely seated 250. Total not to exceed 250
Sole use of Assembly Room: Closely seated 200. Total not to exceed 200
Sole use of Small Hall: Closely seated 50. Total not to exceed 50
Not to exceed Total (Closely Seated) 250
When the Assembly Room and Small Hall are used simultaneously, there shall be no more than 50 persons permitted in the Small Hall.
4. The licensee or a nominated person shall be in attendance during the whole period the premises are open to the public. Where there are more than 100 persons present, the licensee or nominated person shall be assisted by at least one steward. The steward shall wear either distinctive clothing or a suitable armband.
5. Where most of those present are under the age of 16, the number of stewards shall be not less than 1 for every 100 or part of 100. Where there is an upper floor, there shall be 1 steward for every 50 or part of 50 on that floor.
6. No exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism (as defined in Section 6 of the Hypnotism Act 1952) shall be given on any person at the premises except with the written consent of the licensing authority and in accordance with any conditions attached to such consent.
7. When meetings are held where young people will be present, bar facilities shall not be available.
8. The organiser of an event shall be required to nominate one person ( and additional stewards where applicable) and those persons shall be required to attend the Town Hall for instruction and training in what to do in case of fire. A certificate shall be issued to persons so instructed, so that on the occasions of future hires, a further period of instruction shall not be necessary.
9. The organiser shall ensure that stewards/officials are to be sited outside the doors leading from the Assembly Room to (a) the Court Room and (b) corridor.
10. The organiser shall ensure that the pair of inward opening doors situated a each main entrance at ground level shall be secured in the open position whenever the premises accommodate more than 50 persons.
11. The organiser is also required to appoint a nominated deputy who will co-ordinate the actions to be taken in event of a fire. That person shall also be trained.
12. There shall be no drunkenness, disorderly conduct, or any acting, recitation, singing or dancing which is of an obscene or offensive nature or character permitted on the premises.
13. Shall ensure that no disturbance is caused to nearby residents, passers by, or the occupants of adjacent premises and use its best endeavours to ensure that at the close of any licensed entertainment, patrons disperse as quietly as possible.
14. No portable heating appliance shall be permitted on the premises during the time they are used for the purpose to which the Premises Licence applies.
15. During the time the public are on the premises, the use of pyrotechnics shall be prohibited other than on a stage which is capable of being separated from the public by a fire resistant curtain. In this connection, pyrotechnics means the use of apparatus or other devices for the production of smoke, coloured smoke or firework-like effects. Oil lamps and candles are also prohibited, as is the use of naked lights or flames.
16. All doors must be kept closed at all times. In no circumstances must doors be kept open by the use of ‘chocks’ or other devices.
17. All fire precautions with which the premises are provided shall be adequately maintained. The fire safety provisions are indicated on the approved licensing plan and the Community Hall Fire Precautions Guide and Log contains advice on the maintenance of fire precautions.
18. A log book shall be kept in which there shall be recorded details of tests and maintenance of the fire alarm (if applicable), emergency lighting and fire fighting equipment.
19. The licensee, nominated person and any stewards shall be familiar with the fire routine for the premises and means of calling the fire service.
20. The licensee or nominated person, before admittance of the public, shall:-
Check that every exit door is unlocked and shall easily open fully from the inside and ensure that all keys and other security fastenings are removed;
Walk each internal route leading to the exit doors to ensure that the route is unobstructed and safe to use;
Walk each external route leading from the exit doors to the assembly point to ensure that the route is unobstructed and safe to use, and
Unless the premises are being used in daylight without restriction of natural light, switch on the appropriate general lighting to ensure that the exit doors, internal and external exit routes and exit signs are illuminated.
21. If the premises are to be used for any purpose involving a closely seated audience, the seating arrangement shall first be approved by the licensing authority. A plan showing the approved routes shall be displayed next to the licence.
22. All heating appliances shall be fixed in position and be adequately guarded.
23. The sale by retail of alcohol shall be confined to the area (s) as outlined in RED on the attached plan (s).
24. Regulated entertainment shall be confined to the area (s) as outlined in BLUE on the attached plan (s).