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. Alcoholic and soft drinks will be served in plastic or toughened glasses except for wine tasting etc.
3. No customers carrying open or sealed bottles or glasses will be admitted to the premises at any time.
4. No customers shall be permitted to take open containers of alcoholic or soft drinks from the premises.
5. There shall be a regular collection of glasses and emptying of ashtrays.
6. Consideration will be given to setting capacity limits to prevent overcrowding which could lead to crime and disorder.
7. The capacity figure will be based on advice from the Police, Fire or Local Authority.
8. Door supervisors may be required to ensure the capacity limits are controlled.
9. Proof of age will be required from anyone seeking to purchase alcohol who appears to be under 21 years of age.
10. All-inclusive evenings or other irresponsible drink promotions shall not be permitted.
11. An anti-drug policy agrees by the Police and Local Authority shall be in force.
12. 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.
13. Door supervisors shall be correctly registered with the SIA.
14. When used, Door supervisors shall be in attendance at the entrance of the premises from 2100 hrs until the main exit doors to the premises are closed and at any time when patrons maybe queuing for access.
15. All exit doors will be easily openable without the use of a key, card, code or similar means and will be available for egress while the public are on the premises.
16. Means of escape will be maintained unobstructed, immediately available and clearly identifiable.
17. Exit doors will be regularly checked to ensure they function satisfactorily. Records of these checks will be kept and produced on request.
18. All fire doors will be maintained effectively self-closing and shall not be held open other than by approved devices.
19. Steps and stair edges shall be highlighted so as to be conspicuous.
20. Curtains, hangings and temporary decorations will not obstruct exits, fire safety signs or fire-fighting equipment.
21. Curtains, hangings and temporary decorations shall be maintained in a flame-retardant condition.
22. Upholstered seating will be fire retardant and compliant with fire safety regulations.
23. Fire drill and emergency lighting tests shall be conducted monthly. Records of these tests shall be made available to the Local Authority upon request.
24. All fire exits and means of escape shall be signed.
25. An evacuation policy will be in place that is to the satisfaction of the Fire Authority. All staff members will be trained in the evacuation policy.
26. Exit doors shall open outwards.
27. Adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials shall be available on the premises.
28. At least one suitable trained first aider shall be on duty when the public are present.
29. The first aider shall be trained to deal with drug and alcohol related problems.
30. In the absence of adequate daylight, the lighting in any area accessible to the public shall be fully operational.
31. Fire safety signs shall be adequately illuminated.
32. Emergency lighting shall not be altered.
33. Emergency lighting tests shall be conducted monthly. Records of these tests shall be made available to the Licensing Authority upon request.
34. A satisfactory NICEIC or ECA periodic electrical installation report shall be provided. The inspection will be carried out annually and a new report provided each year.
35. A satisfactory NICEIC or ECA periodic emergency lighting report shall be provided. The inspection will be carried out annually and a new report provided each year.
36. An OFTEC certificate of inspection in respect of any oil-fired boiler or appliance shall be provided. The inspection shall be carried out annually and a new report provided each year.
37. A new certificate confirming public liability insurance in the minimum sum of £2 million will be provided each year.
38. A certificate of inspection for the portable fire fighting equipment shall be provided. The inspection will be carried out annually and a new certificate will be provided each year.
39. The use of special effects or mechanical installation shall be arranged and stored so as to minimise any risk to the safety of the audience, performers or staff.
40. Free drinking water shall be made available at all times the premises are open to the public.
41. Seats shall be available to accommodate one third of the maximum capacity of the premises.
42. Attendants will not be engaged in any duties that would hinder the prompt discharge of their duties in the vent of an emergency or entail their absence from the auditorium where they are on duty.
43. The premises will not be used as a closely seated audience except in accordance with seating plans. A copy of the plan will be available at the premises and shown to any authorised person on request.
44. Sitting on floors shall not be permitted except where authorised in the premises licence.
45. Waiting or standing shall not be permitted except in areas designated in the premises licence.
46. In no circumstances will anyone be permitted to:-
() sit in any gangway;
() stand or sit in front of an exit; or
(iii) stand or sit on any staircase including any landings.
47. Any scenery shall be maintained flame retardant.
48. A sufficient number of suitable receptacles for refuse storage will be provided. These will have properly fitted covers.
49. The receptacles will be maintained in a clean condition.
50. Patrons will be prevented from eating and drinking immediately outside the premises after 11pm except for barbecues.
51. Any queues inside or outside the premises will be monitored by a member of staff to ensure compliance with the licensing objectives.
52. It shall be ensured that the public are not admitted to any part of the premises other than those which have been approved by the Council.
53. Overcrowding shall not be allowed in any part of the premises.
54. Where tables and chairs are provided, clear gangways to exits shall be maintained.
55. If notices prohibiting smoking are exhibited, the prohibition shall be strictly enforced.
56. Portable heating appliances shall not be used at the premises.
57. Appliances utilising cylinders or containers of gas shall not be used on the premises.
58. Paraffin or other mineral oil shall not be used in any lamp, stove or other appliance except for cooking purposes.
59. The premises shall be adequately ventilated in all areas to which the staff and public have access.
60. Noise or vibration shall not be audible at the facade of any noise sensitive premises.
61. Doors and windows shall be kept closed whenever necessary.
62. Prominent, clear and legible notices will be displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.
63. The use of explosives, pyrotechnics and fireworks of a similar nature which could cause disturbance in surrounding areas will be restricted.
64. For the final hour of opening, the music will be discernibly quieter.
65. Noxious smells from licensed premises shall not cause a nuisance to nearby premises.
66. The entire premises shall be subject to a non-smoking policy.
67. An attendant shall be stationed in the area(s) occupied by children and in the vicinity of each exit.
68. The minimum number of attendants on duty will be one attendant per 50 children (or part thereof).
69. The backstage facilities will be large enough to accommodate safely the number of children taking part in any performance.
70. All chaperones and production crew on the show will receive instruction on the fire procedures prior to the arrival of the children.
71. Special effects, including smoke, dry ice, rapid pulsating or flashing lights, will not be used in such performances.
72. Children performing in productions will be kept under adult supervision at all times including transfer from stage to dressing room and anywhere else on the premises.
73. Children will be accounted for at all times in case of an evacuation or emergency.
74. The sale by retail/supply of alcohol shall be confined to the area (s) as outlined in RED on the attached plan (s).
75. Regulated entertainment shall be confined to the area (s) as outlined in BLUE on the attached plan (s).
76. Late night refreshment shall be confined to the area (s) as outlined in GREEN on the attached plan (s).