ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
General
Embedded Conditions
Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours.
In this condition, permitted hours means the hours permitted by this licence.
The above restrictions do not prohibit:
(a) during the first thirty minutes after the above hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises;
(b) during the first thirty minutes after the above hours, the taking of the alcohol from the premises unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel;
(c) during the first thirty minutes after the above hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises by persons taking meals there if the alcohol was supplied for consumption as ancillary to the meals;
(d) consumption of the alcohol on the premises or the taking of sale or supply of alcohol to any person residing in the licensed premises;
(e) the ordering of alcohol to be consumed off the premises, or the despatch by the vendor of the alcohol so ordered;
(f) the sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club;
(g) the sale or supply of alcohol to any canteen or mess, being a canteen in which the sale or supply of alcohol is carried out under the authority of the Secretary of State or an authorised mess of members of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces;
(h) the taking of alcohol from the premises by a person residing there; or
(i) the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to any private friends of a person residing there who are bona fide entertained by him at his own expense, or the consumption of alcohol by persons so supplied; or
(j) the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to persons employed there for the purposes of the business carried on by the holder of the licence, or the consumption of liquor so supplied, if the liquor is supplied at the expense of their employer or of the person carrying on or in charge of the business on the premises.
Off Sales
Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours.
In this condition, permitted hours means: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The above restrictions do not prohibit:
(a) during the first thirty minutes after the above hours, the taking of the alcohol from the premises, unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel;
(b) the ordering of alcohol to be consumed off the premises, or the despatch by the vendor of the alcohol so ordered;
(c) the sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club;
() the sale or supply of alcohol to any canteen or mess, being a canteen in which the sale or supply of alcohol is carried out under the authority of the Secretary of State or an authorised mess of members of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces.
Alcohol shall not be sold in an open container or be consumed in the licensed premises.
On-licence, no Children’s Certificate
No person under 14 years of age shall be in the bar of the licensed premises during the permitted hours unless one of the following applies;
(1) He is the child of the holder of the premises licence;
(2) He resides in the premises, but is not employed there;
(3) He is in the bar solely for the purpose of passing to or from some part of the premises which is not a bar and to or from which there is no other convenient means of access or egress;
(4) The bar is in the railway refreshment rooms or other premises constructed, fitted and intended to be used bona fide for any purpose to which the holding of the licence is ancillary.
In this condition “bar” includes any place exclusively or mainly used for the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquor. But an area is not a bar when it is usual for it to be, and it is, set apart for the service of table meals and alcohol is only sold or supplied to persons as an ancillary to their table meals.
Sections 145 to 154 Licensing Act 2003, relates to the presence of children in licensed premises.
Private Entertainment
The provision of regulated entertainment, that is, the provision of dancing, music or any other entertainment of the like kind, is prohibited (unless it is a licensable activity included in this licence) with the exception of pre-booked private events limited to pre-invited guests only.
Recorded Music
Provision may be made for the public entertainment in the premises by the reproduction of wireless (including television) broadcasts (or of programmes included in any programme service [within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990] other than a sound or television broadcasting service), or of public entertainment by way of music and singing only which is provided solely by the reproduction of recorded sound.
Applicant's Operating Schedule
30 minute 'drinking up time' to allow appropriate dispersal of customers, use of lavatories etc.
In order to further the licensing objectives, the licence holder reserves the right to move fire appliances, AWP machines, cigarette machines and or any other similar objects temporarily in a fixed location which may impact upon the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes without impediment.
The licence holder will abide by the licensing policies of the council as per the codes below.
Crime & Disorder
CD19
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.
CD29
Incidents of crime and disorder which occur on or near to the premises which, cause concern to DPS or other employees of the venue will be recorded in writing and reported to the Pubwatch committee in line with the Pubwatch constitution.
Public Safety
PS3
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.
PS6
All exits and escape routes to those exits (including external escape routes) from the premises shall be provided with slip resistant 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.
PS8
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.
PS9
Where a door on an escape route opens against the direction of exit travel, it shall be locked in the open position by a tamper-proof fastening when the public uses the premises and there shall be a clearly visible notice in capital letters which contains the following words, “THIS DOOR SHALL BE KEPT LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION WHEN THE PREMISES ARE OCCUPIED” displayed in a clearly visible position next to the door.
PS10
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.
PS12
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.
PS14
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.
PS16
Any door or gate in the premises which is not an exit door or gate shall have a sign bearing the word "PRIVATE" in block letters not less than 50 mm high.
PS21
The premises shall be maintained so that the following fire retardancy standards are complied with:
() 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.
() 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).
() Carpets - B.S.4790 low radius of spread.
() 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.
PS22
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 logbook 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.
PS23
No curtain, hanging or any other decoration shall be positioned so as to obstruct any exit, sign or fire fighting equipment. Curtains covering doorways should be divided down the middle and so hung that the lower edge of the curtain does not touch the floor. They should not obstruct notices, exit signs, fire fighting equipment etc.
PS29
Clear and unobstructed access shall be available to the premises for use by the emergency services and emergency service vehicles at all times.
PS30
There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.
PS32
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 and there shall be at least one person who is nominated to switch on the house lights in an emergency situation. (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).
PS34
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.
Public Nuisance
PPN4
All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.
PPN9
There shall be no emission from the premises of any offensive smells, which are likely to cause a nuisance.
PPN11
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.
PPN13
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.
PPN14
No light from or on the premises and any other light under the control of the premises shall be provided where that light causes a nuisance to any nearby premises.
Protection of Children from Harm
PCH 2
No person under the age of 12 years, unless they are accompanied by a person over 18 years, shall be shall be permitted on the premises at any time between 10.00 p.m. and 7.00 a.m.* when the premises are being used for the purposes of a licensable activity other than the supply of alcohol. (* insert appropriate times)
PCH16
The Premises licence holder and the designated premises supervisor shall at all times comply with the Portman Group Code of Practice and with the requirements or recommendations of any Portman Group Retailer Alert Bulletin.