Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Club operating Schedule
General
The committee shall elect three officers to study and comply with the licensing objectives on an ongoing basis. Records shall be kept at the club of any accidents or incidents of disorder. Also records shall be kept of any complaints from members of the public or local residents and these shall be acted upon in a responsible manner.
The prevention of crime and disorder
No person in possession of a drink in a sealed or unsealed container shall be allowed to enter the premises except for delivery. The maximum number of persons allowed in the premises shall be 120 in the main club house area. There shall be clear notices on display indicating that persons who are, or appear to be under 18 shall not purchase or consume alcohol. No person under 14 may be in the immediate bar area. The club will provide tables and seating for every member present.
Public Safety
There is access in all areas for disabled persons. Any disabled person on the premises shall be made aware of evacuation procedure. All escape routes shall be kept clear and in good repair. Emergency lighting, fire fighting equipment shall be provided , checked and maintained in accordance with OMC sample conditions as follows : -
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.
All disabled persons on the premises shall be made aware of the evacuation arrangements.
All exits and escape routes to those exits (including external escape routes) from the premises shall be provided with non-slip 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Before the premises are opened for the purposes authorised by the licence an inspection shall be carried out to ensure that the premises are safe for use. Details of the inspection, defects discovered and remedial action taken shall be recorded 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.
Reasonable provision shall be made to ensure that the premises and facilities are both accessible, and reflect the needs of all sectors of the community.
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.
No curtain, hanging or any other decoration shall be positioned so as to obstruct any exit, sign or fire fighting equipment.
The club shall be adequately lit when open to members. There shall be clean, ventilated toilet facilities with sink and towels.
The prevention of public nuisance
There shall be no external speakers. There shall be signs at the exits requiring customers to leave the premises quietly. There shall be no emission or offensive smells. There shall be adequate arrangements for the disposal of all refuse from the premises. Noise assessment shall be conducted on the occasions of regulated entertainment and noise levels shall be kept at levels so as not to disturb local residents.
For premises where entertainment frequently takes place, music and associated sources (including DJs, and amplified voices) should generally not be audible inside noise sensitive property at any time. Where entertainment takes place less frequently, such noise should not be audible inside noise sensitive property between 23.00 and 07.00 hours.
The protection of children from harm
No person under 18 may purchase or consume alcohol. There shall be signs on display indicating this. No person may be in the immediate bar area if they are under 14. No children may be on club premises unless they are accompanied by an adult. Any person who appears to be under the age of 18 may be asked to provide recognized proof of age. No children may take part in games of bowls unless supervised by an adult member.
Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours.
In this condition, permitted hours means:
Club premises
f. On New Year’s Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day (or, if there are no permitted hours on the following day, midnight on 31st December).
The above restrictions do not prohibit the supply to, or consumption by, any person of alcohol in any premises where they are residing.
S.166 LA 1964
Club premises Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied unless it is paid for before or at the time when it is sold or supplied, except alcohol sold or supplied with and for consumption at a meal supplied at the same time, consumed with the meal and paid for together with the meal.