Conditions Agreed with Environmental Health
Music and amplified speech is not to be louder than the background level of noise at the boundary of residential properties and be inaudible at the boundary of nearby residential properties after 23.00 hours.
Failure to achieve inaudibility may require;
installation of acoustic enclosures to extraction and ventilation openings in the external fabric of the premises and/or
a noise limiting device. The noise limiting device shall be installed, fitted and maintained in such a manner as to control all sources of amplified music at the premises. Once set such a device should be inaccessible to the licensee or his staff
any other steps appropriate to achieve the above
Any external seating areas must not be used by customers after 2300 hours
The licensee will ensure that
a) Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems are not used without prior inspection by a suitable qualified electrician.
b) Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems shall comply with the recommendations of BS 7671 or where applicable BS 7909
c) Where they have not been installed by a competent person, temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems are to be inspected and certified by a competent person before they are put to use.
d) Entertainment equipment shall be fitted with a 30mAmp RCD (residual current device)
The licensee will ensure that an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials is available on the premises.
Conditions Consistent with Applicant’s Operating Schedule
General
Ensure all users or hirers of the Hall are made aware of the conditions below.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
There has never been a crime and disorder problem at the Village Hall, which can be confirmed by the Police.
Public Safety
Ensure all fire exits are signed and unlocked. The pathways from the exits are kept clear and the exits themselves not blocked.
Yearly electrical checks.
First aid box on the premises.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
The Village Hall is not closely adjacent to other properties.
Care will be taken not to cause a public nuisance.
Display notices at exits to remind people to leave quietly and with respect for others.
The Protection of Children from Harm
Children only admitted to dances if accompanied by a responsible adult. This will apply to anyone hiring the hall as well as committee organised dances.
Hiring conditions will remind people not to sell alcohol etc to underage persons.