ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
General
CCTV surveillance with exterior lighting monitors arrivals and departures at club main door. Club management, steward and bar staff are informed of the Licensing Act 2003 objectives and statutory requirement to comply with all relevant provisions of the Act.
The prevention of crime and disorder
Club constitution includes rules governing the conduct of members and their guests within and adjacent to the club premises. Admission to the club is confined to members and bona fida guests and controlled through a computerised door entry system. Guests arriving unaccompanied are scrutinised via CCTV before admission and signing in by the host member.
Club employees are instructed not to admit or serve members and guests who behave in a drunk or disorderly fashion. Misconduct is reported to the committee to consider action under the club's disciplinary code.
Public safety
The club complies with Health and Safety and Fire precautions regulations. Following risk assessment, preventive and control measures are in place to ensure the safety of members, guests, employees and entertainers while on the premises. The club complies with advised capacity limits. Fire action notices are posted; emergency escape routes are signposted.
The prevention of public nuisance
Signage is displayed near exits requesting members and guests to respect the needs of local residents by quietly leaving the premises.
When live or recorded music is played all reasonable steps are taken to avoid disturbance to neighbouring properties.
The protection of children from harm
Persons under age 18 are only allowed in the club if accompanied e.g. children and grandchildren attending a function. Door control ensures that children seeking admission to the club for any purpose are accompanied by an adult member. Young adults applying for membership must satisfy the committee that they are over 18, if necessary by producing proof of age. Accompanied children and grandchildren of members and their guests may attend a party in the function room. Committee members, the club steward and other members of staff are instructed in the offence provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 relating to alcohol and the protection of children. Signage is posted at all bars prohibiting the direct or indirect supply or delivery of alcohol to children.