Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 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.
2 A fire risk assessment is 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.
3 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.
4 Fire alarm 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.
5 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.
6 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.
7 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.
8 Regular assessments of the noise coming from the premises during regulated entertainment shall be made and the noise level adjusted accordingly.
9 The placing of refuse such as bottles into receptacles outside the premises shall not take place after 2100 hours so as to prevent disturbance to nearby premises.
10 All external windows and doors leading into the licensed area where regulated entertainment is provided should remain closed during the provision of the said entertainment except when being used as an escape route in the event of an emergency.
11 Between the hours of midnight and 0100 the volume of music will be turned down to a background level that is acceptable to all persons concerned.
12 The rear fire doors will be kept closed at all times when regulated entertainment takes place.