ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
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.
CD2
Any text / pager or radio link provided for communication with the other licensed premises shall be kept in good working order at all times.
CD3
When the premises are open to the public, the communications link with other participating licensed premises shall be switched on and available to and monitored by the Designated Premises Supervisor or a nominated member of staff.
CD4
Every incident of crime or disorder in the premises shall be reported via the text / pager or radio link to other participating licensed premises by the Designated Premises Supervisor or a nominated member of staff.
CD5
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.
CD18
There shall be in place for the premises a written admissions 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 18 years to produce a recognised proof of age card accredited under the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS), a citizen card supported by the Home Office, a photo driving licence, a passport or official HM Forces or EU ID card bearing photo and date of birth.
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.
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.
PS7
The nosings on all steps and landings shall be maintained so that they are clearly visible by painting them in contrasting colours or other similar means.
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.
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.
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.
PS26
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 advising them of the location of the fire.
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.
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.
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.
PS40
The premises shall be provided with adequate and accessible 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.
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 triannually 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 triannually to the Licensing Authority.
PS75
Where retractable seating is installed, this will be regularly inspected and a satisfactory inspection report will be provided annually to the Licensing Authority.
n.b Ceilings - see PS61
Temporary Electrical Installations - see PS36
* or state recommended period
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.
PS77
The extinguishers shall be hung on a wall bracket with the handle or carrying device approximately 1.1 metres from the floor.
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.
PS79
All members of staff will be familiar with the operation of the firefighting equipment.
PS80
All staff shall be instructed and trained to ensure that they understand the fire precaution measures in the building and the procedure and action to be taken in the event of fire.
PS81
Practice fire drills shall be carried out at least once per year or at such additional times as required to train new staff. A competent person will conduct the drills by operating the fire alarm so that staff can rehearse their specific task or duties.
PS 82
All training and instruction shall be recorded in a log book.
The prevention of public nuisance
PPN3
No nuisance shall be caused by noise coming from the premises or by vibration transmitted through the structure of the premises.
PPN4
All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.
PPN5
The noise level from the premises whilst being used for public entertainments purposes, shall not cause nuisance to noise sensitive dwellings in the vicinity.
PPN8
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.
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.
PPN12
Where the premises provide food to the public for consumption on or off the premises there shall be provided at or near the exits, sufficient waste bins to enable the disposal of waste food, food containers, wrappings etc.
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.
The protection of children from harm
There shall be in place for the premises a written admissions 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 18 years to produce a recognised proof of age card accredited under the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS), a citizen card supported by the Home Office, a photo driving licence, a passport or official HM Forces or EU ID card bearing photo and date of birth.
A notice or notices shall be displayed behind the bar 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.
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.