Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 Noise from any regulated entertainment will be inaudible at the nearest sensitive premises or, at the descretion of the Local Authority, shall not exceed some other pre-agreed limit, which does not cause unreasonable disturbance to neighbouring residents or their guests.
2 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.
3 Regular assessments of the noise coming from the premises during regulated entertainment shall be made and the noise level adjusted accordingly.
4 The premises licence holder will arrange for litter dropped on or in the vicinity of the licensed premise to be collected and removed at the licence holder's expense at a frequency as required by the Local Authority.
5 The Designated Premises Supervisor, when present, and all members of staff shall ensure that all lawful instructions and /or directions given by the Police are complied with.
6 A tamper proof CCTV system shall be installed at the premises in liaison with and to the satisfaction of Lancashire Constabulary and shall be used to record during all hours that a licensable activity takes place on the premises.
7 Where CCTV equipment is fitted, it shall be maintained in good working order in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8 There shall be in place for the premises a written policy to prevent the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 years of age. That policy shall require any person who appears to be under the age of 21 years to produce a recognised proof of age card accredited under the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) or if a proof of age card is not available a photo driving licence or passport indicating that they are over 18 years of age.
9 A notice or notices shall be displayed in and at the entrance to the premises where they can be clearly seen and read and shall indicate that it is unlawful for persons under 18 to purchase alcohol or for any person to purchase alcohol on behalf of a person under 18 years of age.
10 The licence holder and/or the designated premises supervisor or a person nominated by them shall be a member of and regularly attend at the meetings of any Pub and Club watch scheme for the area within which the premises is located.
11 A personal licence holder shall be on the premises at all times during which intoxicating liquor is being sold or supplied to customers, except in the case of an emergency.
12 When disabled persons are present on the premises there shall be in place arrangements for their safe evacuation in the case of an emergency or other reason. Details of those arrangements shall be recorded in writing and all staff employed on the premises shall be aware of those arrangements.
13 All disabled persons on the premises shall be made aware of the evacuation arrangements.
14 All parts of the premises shall at all times be kept free from defect and no changes, alterations of any kind to the surface finish or coverings including furniture and flooring on any part of the premises shall be made without the prior approval of the Council.
15 All exits and escape routes to those exits (including external escape routes) from the premises shall be provided with non-slip even surfaces and shall be maintained in good repair, correct working order and kept free from all obstructions when the public are on the premises. External escape routes shall also be kept free from ice and snow.
16 All doors or gates both inside and outside the premises which are on an escape route shall be fitted only with approved fasteners and shall at all times be properly maintained, free from obstruction and be capable of being opened easily and fully so that they do not restrict the public leaving the premises and shall open in the direction of the escape route.
17 All exit doors and gates from premises or enclosure(s) surrounding it shall be capable of being opened by any person without the use of a key, card, code or other similar means and be kept free from all fastening devices when the premises are open to the public.
18 The method of opening any exit door or gate from the premises or enclosure(s) surrounding it shall be clearly displayed immediately above or below the fastening in white block lettering on a green background in letters not less than 50 mm high.
19 Where any automatic self-closing fire-resisting doors activated by a fire alarm or fire detection system are fitted within the premises they shall not be prevented from closing by any device and shall be marked to both sides of the doors so that they are clearly visible and positioned at or about eye level with the words "FIRE DOOR KEEP CLEAR" in block letters not less than 50mm high when the premises are open to the public.
20 Where a fire-resisting door is fitted within the premises and that door is required to be kept closed at all times then the door shall be clearly marked on both sides with a sign bearing the words "FIRE DOOR KEEP CLOSED" in block letters not less than 50mm high and clearly visible when the premises are open to the public.
21 The furniture or seating in premises shall be arranged so that it does not obstruct any exit, route to any exit or to any facility within the premises.
22 The premises shall be maintained so that the following fire retardancy standards are complied with:-
(i) All upholstered seating meets on a continuous basis the pass criteria for smouldering ignition source 1 and crib ignition source 5 when tested in accordance with section 5 of BS 5852:1990.
(ii) All repairs or refurbishment of existing seating or upholstery shall include the removal of untreated polyurethane foam and its replacement by fillings which conform to the Furniture and Furnishings (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended).
(iii) Carpets-BS4790 low radius of spread
(iv) Walls and Ceilings - Circulation areas, Building Regulations. Class O General Areas, B.S.476 Class1.
(v) All artificial foliage, floral decorations or any other decoration provided on the premises shall be of inherently flameproof material.
23 Where any furnishing or fitting in the premises including wall, floor and ceiling linings, requires further periodic treatment to maintain the surface spread of flame qualities, they shall be treated in accordance with the manufacturers specifications. When such treatment is carried out, a written record shall be made in the log book kept for that purpose and a certificate showing the treatment has been carried out shall be obtained and retained for inspection by the Fire Authority.
24 No curtain, hanging or any other decoration shall be positioned so as to obstruct any exit, sign or fire fighting equipment.
25 A person who is nominated for the purpose of taking control in the event of a fire, fire alarm, emergency or event which may effect the safety of persons attending the premises shall be on and in charge of the premises at all times when any licensable activity is being provided. That person shall be responsible for calling the Fire Service in the event of any fire and that person shall also be responsible for meeting the Fire Service and guiding them to the fire.
26 Any outbreak of fire of any kind shall be reported to the Fire Service immediately and a written record shall be made in a logbook kept for that purpose.
27 Where the water supply to any hydrant, hose reel, sprinkler, drencher or any other fire extinguishing installation is cut off or restricted the Fire Service shall be notified immediately.
28 Clear and unobstructed access shall be available to the premises for use by the emergency services and emergency service vehicles at all times.
29 There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.
30 At all times when the public are present, at least one person who holds a current recognised first aid certificate or award shall be present on the premises. Where more than one such person is present their duties shall be clearly defined.
31 When the public, members or guests are present, the lighting levels in all parts of the premises shall be capable of providing sufficient illumination for the public, members or guests to leave the premises safely .The lighting level should be maintained by an emergency lighting system which will automatically operate when the electricity supply to the main lighting is interrupted. (Note where the premises are a theatre or cinema, a complete or substantially complete blackout may be permitted for production reasons provided that the exit signs shall be kept lit at all times).
32 All fire instruction signs shall be illuminated so that they can be easily read at all times when the public, members or guests are present on the premises.
33 The controls for the emergency lighting shall be protected from unauthorised use and accidental operation and the system designed so that the emergency lighting cannot be altered.
34 Every battery which is used to power an emergency light or exit sign shall be maintained in a fully charged condition at all times.
35 On every occasion before the public, members or guests are admitted to the premises an inspection of all normal and emergency lighting shall take place. A record shall be kept in a logbook of those tests and any faults discovered together with a record of the work carried out to repair those faults. All faults discovered shall be repaired immediately or if that cannot be done then as soon as is possible and the reason for the delay shall be entered in the logbook.
36 No temporary electrical wiring or distribution system shall be installed in the premises unless, the installation is carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person. The premises licence holder or Club Premises Certificate holder shall obtain a certificate from that person that the installation is fit for purpose and complies with British Standard 7671 and where applicable, British Standard 7909. A copy of that certificate shall be produced by the Premises Licence Holder or the Club Premises Certificate Holder if requested to do so by an Authorised officer of the Council or an Officer of Lancashire Constabulary and the Fire Rescue Service.
37 Where any temporary electrical wiring or distribution system has been installed in any premises by a person who is not competent to do so, the premises licence holder or Club Premises Certificate holder installation shall have the installation inspected and certified in writing by a suitably qualified and competent person that it is fit for purpose and complies with British Standard 7671 and where applicable, British Standard 7909. A copy of that certificate shall be produced by the Premises Licence Holder or the Club Premises Certificate Holder if requested to do so by an Authorised officer of the Council or an Officer of Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
38 The premises shall be provided with adequate lavatory accommodation which shall at all times when the premises are in use be kept clean, ventilated, disinfected and supplied with hot and cold water, soap, toilet tissue, hand drying and sanitary towel disposal facilities as appropriate.
39 In no circumstances shall any person be allowed to: -
(i) sit in any gangway;
(ii) stand or sit in front of any exit; or
(iii)stand or sit on any staircase including any landing.
40 No item of clothing or any other objects shall be placed over balcony rails or on upon balcony fronts.
41 A safety curtain shall be provided which shall be of robust construction, made of non-combustible materials or inherently or durably treated flame-retardant fabric and shall be able to withstand damage caused by scenery, properties or falling debris. It shall:
(a) be of sufficient strength and stiffness to resist the pressure of air likely to be caused by fire in the stage area without distorting to an extent which would cause its withdrawal from its retaining guides;
(b) provide an adequate seal against the passage of smoke between the stage area and the audience;
(c) be able to withstand the effects of fire for a sufficient period of time to allow the complete evacuation of the building; and
(d) be capable of closing within 30 seconds.
42 The designated premises supervisor or the personal licence holder for the premises who is supervising the sale or supply of alcohol at that time shall not permit customers to congregate and consume alcohol sold or supplied by that premises in a public place within the immediate vicinity of the premises and in an area not so licensed for consumption to the annoyance or obstruction of others and shall prevent the removal of alcohol if it is intended for such a purpose.
43 All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.
44 There shall be placed at all exits from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public, (or member and their guests) notices requiring customers to leave the premises and the area quietly.
45 Refuse such as bottles shall be disposed of from the premises at a time when it is not likely to cause a disturbance to residents in the vicinity of the premises.
46 There shall be no emission from the premises of any offensive smells, which are likely to cause a nuisance.
47 Where there are any offensive smells created on the premises, provision shall be made for such smells to be vented from the premises so that they do not cause a nuisance to nearby premises.
48 There shall be provided at the premises containers for the storage and disposal of waste foods and other refuse from the premises. Those containers shall be constructed, maintained and located so that access to them by vermin and unauthorised persons is prevented and arrangements shall be made for the regular lawful disposal of their contents.
49 Where the premises provide food for consumption off the premises, the public area immediately surrounding the premises shall be cleared of waste food, food containers, wrapping etc. at the end of trading on each day. Such refuse shall be placed in a container designed for the storage and disposal of refuse and waste foods which shall be constructed, maintained and located so that access to it by vermin and unauthorised persons is prevented and arrangements shall be made for the regular lawful disposal of their contents.
50 No persons under the age of 18 to be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult.