The Bryce Institute - Special Conditions of Hire
Special Conditions of Hire to comply with the Premises Licence issued under the Licensing Act 2003
2.1 The Hirer hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the conditions of the Premises Licence for the premises.
2.2 The Hirer, not being a person under 18 years of age, hereby accepts responsibility for being in charge of and on the premises at all times when the public are present and for ensuring that all conditions of the Premises Licence relating to the management and supervision of the premises are met.
2.3 The Hirer acknowledges that they have received instructions in the following matters:
1. The action to be taken in the event of a fire. This includes calling the fire brigade and evacuating the hall;
2. The location and use of fire equipment (see location plan);
3. Escape routes and the need to keep them clear;
4. Method of operation of escape door fastenings; and
5. Appreciation of the importance of any fire doors and of closing all fire doors at the time of a fire.
2.4 In advance of the entertainment or play the Hirer shall check the following items:
1. That all fire exits are unlocked and panic bolts are in good working order;
2. That all escape routes are free of obstruction and can be safely used;
3. That any fire doors are not wedged open;
4. That exit signs are illuminated; and
5. That there are no obvious fire hazards on the premises.
2.5 There shall, in addition to the Hirer, be a minimum of (see note 1) competent attendants on duty on the premises to assist people entering and leaving, none of who shall be less than 18 years of age. If most of the audience is under 16, the number of attendants shall be not less than(see note 2). All persons on duty shall have been instructed as to their essential responsibilities in the event of fire or other emergencies, including attention to disabled persons, the location and use of the fire fighting equipment available, how to call the fire brigade and evacuation procedure.
Capacity
2.6 The number of people on the premises shall not exceed for dancing, or seated (the number permitted under the entertainment or premises licence granted in respect of the premises, herein called “The Licence”.
Means of Escape
2.7 All means of exit from the premises must be kept free from obstruction and immediately available for instant free public exit.
2.8 The emergency lighting supply illuminating all exit signs and routes must be turned on during the whole time the premises are occupied (if not operated by an automatic mains failure switching device).
Outbreaks of Fire
2.9 The Fire Brigade shall be called to any outbreak of fire, however slight, and details thereof shall be given to the Secretary of the Bryce Institute.
Dangerous Performances
2.1 Performances involving danger to the public shall not be given.
Explosives and Flammable Substances
2.11 Highly flammable substances shall not be brought into, or used in any portion of the premises.
2.12 No internal decorations of a combustible nature (e.g. polystyrene, cotton wool) shall be erected without the consent of the Management Committee.
Heating
2.13 No unauthorised heating appliances shall be used on the premises when open to the public without the consent of the Management Committee. Portable Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) heating appliances shall not be used.
Hours of Opening
2.14 The premises shall not be used for public entertainment except between the hours of 09:00 to 01:00 (the following morning) Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 23:45 Saturday and 12:00 noon – 19:00 Sunday, unless special permission has been issued by South Lakeland District Council and by the Management Committee.
Notes:
1 The number of attendants on duty must be specified in the licence (and not less than):
2 adult attendants for up to 100 persons
3 adult attendants for 100 – 249 persons
4 adult attendants for 250 – 499 persons
2 Additional attendants are required if the audience is mostly under 16, or if there are many disabled people present.
2.1 The Hirer hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the conditions of the Premises Licence for the premises.
2.2 The Hirer, not being a person under 18 years of age, hereby accepts responsibility for being in charge of and on the premises at all times when the public are present and for ensuring that all conditions of the Premises Licence relating to the management and supervision of the premises are met.
2.3 The Hirer acknowledges that they have received instructions in the following matters:
1. The action to be taken in the event of a fire. This includes calling the fire brigade and evacuating the hall;
2. The location and use of fire equipment (see location plan);
3. Escape routes and the need to keep them clear;
4. Method of operation of escape door fastenings; and
5. Appreciation of the importance of any fire doors and of closing all fire doors at the time of a fire.
2.4 In advance of the entertainment or play the Hirer shall check the following items:
1. That all fire exits are unlocked and panic bolts are in good working order;
2. That all escape routes are free of obstruction and can be safely used;
3. That any fire doors are not wedged open;
4. That exit signs are illuminated; and
5. That there are no obvious fire hazards on the premises.
2.5 There shall, in addition to the Hirer, be a minimum of (see note 1) competent attendants on duty on the premises to assist people entering and leaving, none of who shall be less than 18 years of age. If most of the audience is under 16, the number of attendants shall be not less than(see note 2). All persons on duty shall have been instructed as to their essential responsibilities in the event of fire or other emergencies, including attention to disabled persons, the location and use of the fire fighting equipment available, how to call the fire brigade and evacuation procedure.
Capacity
2.6 The number of people on the premises shall not exceed for dancing, or seated (the number permitted under the entertainment or premises licence granted in respect of the premises, herein called “The Licence”.
Means of Escape
2.7 All means of exit from the premises must be kept free from obstruction and immediately available for instant free public exit.
2.8 The emergency lighting supply illuminating all exit signs and routes must be turned on during the whole time the premises are occupied (if not operated by an automatic mains failure switching device).
Outbreaks of Fire
2.9 The Fire Brigade shall be called to any outbreak of fire, however slight, and details thereof shall be given to the Secretary of the Bryce Institute.
Dangerous Performances
2.1 Performances involving danger to the public shall not be given.
Explosives and Flammable Substances
2.11 Highly flammable substances shall not be brought into, or used in any portion of the premises.
2.12 No internal decorations of a combustible nature (e.g. polystyrene, cotton wool) shall be erected without the consent of the Management Committee.
Heating
2.13 No unauthorised heating appliances shall be used on the premises when open to the public without the consent of the Management Committee. Portable Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) heating appliances shall not be used.
Hours of Opening
2.14 The premises shall not be used for public entertainment except between the hours of 09:00 to 01:00 (the following morning) Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 23:45 Saturday and 12:00 noon – 19:00 Sunday, unless special permission has been issued by South Lakeland District Council and by the Management Committee.
Notes:
1 The number of attendants on duty must be specified in the licence (and not less than):
2 adult attendants for up to 100 persons
3 adult attendants for 100 – 249 persons
4 adult attendants for 250 – 499 persons
2 Additional attendants are required if the audience is mostly under 16, or if there are many disabled people present.