ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
General
The types of regulated entertainments proposed firstly reinstate normal hotel and family facilities and entertainments that were previously unregulated/regulated by the Public Entertainment Licence.
Facilities for live and recorded music, dancing and voice are proposed in support of bookings, events and the core business of the Hotel.
The applicant has considered the terms of the local licensing policy in preparing this application.
No new steps have been identified by risk assessment in relation to the four licensing objectives save as below.
The prevention of crime and disorder
Where there is an event open to the public involving regulated entertainment Door Supervisors shall be provided at the premises door for such a number as the manager of the premises consider are sufficient to control the entry of persons to the premises and for the keeping of order in the premises when they are so used.
All licensable activities being conducted on the premises will be closely supervised and monitored by a disciplined and fully trained management team.
The management team have a good working relationship with the Police and they are committed to ensuring that this continues.
Public safety
PS1
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.
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.
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.
PS11
All exit routes and doors on such routes shall be checked on every occasion before the premises is used for purposes of a licensable activity and at regular occasions when the premises are open to the public to ensure that they are free from defect, obstruction, trip hazards and surfaces are not slippery. A record of such inspections, any defects discovered and the remedial action taken shall be made in writing in a logbook kept for that purpose. That logbook shall be made available for inspection on demand to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable.
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.
PS13
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 "AUTOMATIC FIRE DOOR KEEP CLEAR" in block letters not less than 50mm high when the premises are open to the public.
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.
PS18
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.
PS19
Where seats are arranged for a closely seated audience, the seating and gangways shall be fixed and arranged to allow free unobstructed access to exits, routes to exits and the facilities provided in the premises.
Note: Reference for seating arrangements can be found in:
1) "Guide to Fire Precautions in Existing Places of Entertainment and Like Premises" ISBN 0-11-340907-9 and 2) “Code of Practice for Places of Assembly” ) BS5588 Part 6 1991
(available from the Stationery Office and all good book sellers).
PS21
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 - B.S.4790 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.
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.
PS25
Printed notices shall be prominently displayed in the premises detailing the essential steps that must be taken if a fire is discovered or the fire alarm goes off or other emergency arises and how to call the Fire Service.
PS27
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.
PS28
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.
PS33
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.
PS35
Every battery which is used to power an emergency light or exit sign shall be maintained in a fully charged condition at all times.
PS37
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 the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
PS38
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 the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
PS71
Emergency Lighting will be tested in accordance with BS 5266 Part 1, 1999 Emergency Lighting. The results of the tests will be recorded in a logbook. A satisfactory NICEIC (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually to the Licensing Authority.
PS72
The fire alarm detection system will be tested in accordance with BS 5839 Part 1 2002 Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for buildings. The results of the tests will be recorded in a log book. A satisfactory inspection report will be provided annually to the Licensing Authority.
PS73
The electrical installation will be inspected and a satisfactory NICEIC (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually to the Licensing Authority.
PS74
Any gas boiler, calorifier or other gas appliance will be tested on a regular basis and a satisfactory CORGI (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually to the Licensing Authority.
PS76
Fire fighting equipment shall be provided throughout the premises at suitable locations and be appropriate to the risk to comply with BS 5306 Part 8, Selection and Installation of Portable Fire Extinguishers.
PS78
Firefighting equipment shall be examined regularly by the manufacturer or other competent person and maintained and tested in accordance with BS 5306 Part 3, 2000.
The reasonable requirements of the Fire Authority shall be adhered to.
Evacuation measures are in place and managers and staff are trained to effectively manage this.
In the event that the premises hold a boxing/wrestling event the specific operational requirements for the individual event will be suitably risk assessed and the DPS will give not less than 5 working days notice of such an event to the Police and the Fire Officer.
The prevention of public nuisance
Guests attending functions are dispersed at the end of the evening as quickly and quietly as possible.
Any regulated entertainment taking place in Sinatra's Bar will finish at 23.00 hours apart from Licensable Activities B & F.
The protection of children from harm
The Hotel operates a strict policy in relation to the use of hotel facilities by children.
Any mini-bars will be kept locked.
Access to paid movies is restricted at check-in.