ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
The facilities will only be available for hire to outside bodies in accordance with the hiring agreement supplied by the school to the licensing authority.
The hiring agreement will not be altered or amended without the knowledge of the licensing authority.
The maximum occupancy figures for the premises will be 250 for a dance and 350 for a close seated audience. In agreement with the Council and Devon Fire & Rescue based on fire safety issues, available floor space and the sanitary accommodation available.
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.
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.
Emergency exits will be well fitted and kept shut during opening hours.
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.
Chill Out Time. Music will be reduced / switched off half an hour before closing time to allow people to relax, acclimatise and adjust their hearing.
No music or entertainment is permitted in the open air or in a marquee in the grounds of the premises without the consent of the licensing authority. (An application for a Temporary Event Notice should be submitted with respect to occasional functions to be held in the open air).
The use of lighting in external areas will cease at 21.00 hours except for health and safety or security reasons.
A proof of age policy to the satisfaction of the police and the Local Authority will be in place.