ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
Alcohol can be sold from the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve until the start of permitted hours on the following day.
Alcoholic and soft drinks will be served in plastic or toughened glasses.
Consideration will be given to setting capacity limits to prevent overcrowding which could lead to crime and disorder. This capacity figure will be based on advice from the Police, Fire or local authority.
The premises will be a member of Pubwatch and a representative will attend Pubwatch meetings and participate in all initiatives.
A policy will be in force for the management of large groups, ie hen and stag parties. The group will be required to nominate a responsible person to liaise with staff.
An incident book will be kept and details of all instances of public disorder will be recorded.
CCTV will be installed, maintained and operated to the satisfaction of the Chief Officer of Police and Local Authority.
Recordings will be maintained for an appropriate period of time (generally one month- but to be agreed with Police & Local Authority).
If the CCTV equipment is inoperative, the Police & Local Authority will be informed as soon as possible and immediate steps will be taken to put the equipment back into action.
A notice will be displayed at the entrance to the premises advising that CCTV is in operation.
CCTV will be registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 with the Information Commissioner.
No customers carrying open bottles or glasses will be admitted to the premises at any time.
No customers will be permitted to take open containers of alcoholic or soft drinks from the premises.
Irresponsible drinks promotions will not be permitted.
An anti drug policy agreed by the Police and local authority will be in force.
A secure facility to store controlled drugs will be available.
A detailed “customer code of conduct” poster will be displayed warning customers that if they act in an inappropriate manner, they could be barred from all licensed premises in the vicinity.
Regular glass and bottle collection will be undertaken throughout opening hours.
SIA Registered Door supervisors shall be employed at a ratio of 1:75 when licensable entertainment takes place after midnight.
Gangways, exit routes and steps will be maintained in good order with non-slippery and even surfaces, edges of steps and stairways will be conspicuously marked.
The manager or senior member of staff check the premises prior to opening to ensure there are no risks to patrons and that all safety precautions are in place.
The electrical system, including portable appliances will be inspected and tested annually by a competent person to ensure safety.
The Gas System including appliances will be inspected and tested by a CORGI registered gas engineer annually and a satisfactory Gas Safety Certificate will be obtained.
All safety certificates and inspection reports will be kept on site and made available for inspection by officers of relevant statutory bodies.
The maximum occupancy figures for the premises will be in agreement with the Council and Devon Fire & Rescue based on fire safety issues, available floor space and the sanitary accommodation available.
All external doors and windows will be kept shut, other than for access and egress in all rooms when events involving amplified music or speech or other entertainment likely to give rise to noise.
Staff will check prior to entertainment, and periodically during the entertainment, that all windows and doors are shut.
Suitable signage at the exit to request the co-operation of patrons, in particular to make as little noise as possible when leaving the premises.
A senior member of staff (manager) will assess the impact of any noisy activities on neighbouring residential premises at the start of the activity/entertainment and periodically throughout the activity/entertainment.
Management will control the sound levels of the music / entertainment.
To prevent entertainment being intrusive, noise emanating from the premises will not be clearly audible 1 metre from the façade of the nearest residential property.
Regular maintenance will be carried out on all plant and machinery to ensure that noise disturbance from such sources is kept at a minimum.
The delivery of goods will be restricted to the normal working day.
A proof of age policy to the satisfaction of the police and the Local Authority will be in place.