ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
General
A staff induction programme is in place giving appropriate training under all four licensing objectives.
The prevention of crime and disorder
CD1
A method of communicating with other participating licensed premises by way of text / pager or radio links shall be provided at the premises.
CD6
Door supervisors shall be provided at the premises door from 21.00 hours to closing time, to such a number as the management 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 used for licensable activity.
CD8
A written record shall be kept on the premises by the Designated Premises Supervisor of every person employed on the premises as a door supervisor in a register kept for that purpose. That record shall contain the following details:
a) the door supervisor's name, date of birth and home address
b) his/her Security Industry Authority licence number
c) the time and date he/she starts and finishes duty
d) the time of any breaks taken whilst on duty
e) each entry shall be signed by the door supervisor
That register shall be available for inspection on demand by an Authorised Officer of the Council, the Security Industry Authority or a Police Constable.
CD9
No person in possession of a drink in a sealed or unsealed container shall be allowed to enter the premises except for the purposes of delivery.
Public safety
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.
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.
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.
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.
PS24
At all times when the premises are used for the purpose of the licence, the licence holder, or designated premises supervisor who is responsible for the management of the premises shall at all times be aware of the number of persons on the premises and shall if requested to do so give that information to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable.
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.
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.
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.
Fire fighting equipment shall be provided throughout the premises at suitable locations in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Authority.
The management team will adhere to the permitted safe maximum occupancy.
The prevention of public nusiance
No further measures are considered necessary.
The protection of children from harm
None.