ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
All bookings are subject to a hiring agreement.
All bookings are vetted and approved by the Management Committee.
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.
All bottles and glasses will be removed from public areas as soon as practicable when they are finished with.
No more than 200 persons shall be permitted in the Large Hall and 120 in the Small Hall.
Consideration should be given towards providing or having access to food at times when the premises are open for long hours or for regulated entertainment.
An incident book will be kept and details of all instances of public disorder will be recorded.
There will be a 30-minute drinking-up time prior to the premises closing when alcoholic beverages will not be supplied.
An appropriate method for checking the number of people entering and leaving the premises will be used and steps will be taken so that, once the maximum occupancy is reached, no further persons are admitted.
Sufficient numbers of door staff / stewards who are suitably trained will be provided on the premises, depending on the activities or entertainment taking place on site and the likelihood of overcrowding.
Regular glass and bottle collection will be undertaken throughout opening hours.
A means of addressing patrons during operating hours, which can be heard above entertainment, or a means of interrupting the entertainment to make important safety announcements will be available.
There will be adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials will be available for the use of patrons at all times.
The electrical system, including portable appliances will be inspected and tested annually by a competent person to ensure safety.
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.
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.
Patrons will be asked not to stand around talking in the street outside the premises or any car park; and asked to leave the vicinity quickly and quietly.
An announcement will be made prior to closing requesting patrons co-operation in leaving the premises and vicinity as quietly and quickly as possible.
A proof of age policy to the satisfaction of the police and the Local Authority will be in place.