Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 The patio area may only be used by residents, guests and those attending functions for the consumption of alcohol up to 2300 hours.
2 No person shall be served alcohol unless they are:
i. A resident or bona fide guest of a resident
ii. Attending an organised function
iii. Taking a meal in the restaurant / dining room
3 CCTV will cover the exterior of the hotel, patio areas, reception and entrance hall. The CCTV system will be maintained in good working order in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. CCTV images / recordings will be kept for at least 31 days.
4 All external doors and windows shall be closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in case of emergency.
5 Notices shall be displayed at all exits requiring customers to leave the premises quietly.
6 When the bar is open for the sale of alcohol no person under the age of 18 shall be allowed within the licensed area unless accompanied by a person over the age of 18.
7 The licence holder shall erect and maintain signs at each bar or alcohol sales point informing customers that sales will not be made to persons under the age of 18. Proof of age must be provided on demand, failure to do so will mean no sale.
8 The means of escape should be safe, free from any obstruction and checked prior to the public being admitted on the premises. Checks shall be documented and records available for inspection by a Fire Officer, Police Officer or authorised Officer of the Council.
9 A fire risk assessment to be completed by a competent person and the significant findings made available for inspection by a Fire Officer, Police Officer or authorised Officer of the Council.
10 Staff shall receive training in action to be taken in the event of a fire or suspicion of a fire, this shall be recorded and records made available for inspection by a Fire Officer, Police Officer or authorised Officer of the Council.
11 The fire alarm is to be tested in accordance with BS 5839 part 1, this shall be recorded and records made available for inspection by a Fire Officer, Police Officer or authorised Officer of the Council.
12 Emergency lighting to be tested in accordance with BS 5266, this shall be recorded and records made available for inspection by a Fire Officer, Police Officer or authorised Officer of the Council.
13 Adequate means of escape shall be provided to account for additional numbers associated with the granting of the variation of the licence in February 2007.
14 Noise from any regulated entertainment will be inaudible at the nearest sensitive premises or, at the discretion of the Local Authority, shall not exceed some other pre-agreed limit, which does not cause unreasonable disturbance to neighbouring residents or their guests. Any noise limit agreed with the Local Authority must be controlled by a sound limiter / cut out device installed by a reputable sound engineer.
15 The volume of amplified sound used in connection with entertainment shall at all times be under the control of the Licensee or Management and the controlling mechanism shall be operated from a part of the premises inaccessible to the public.