Licence Granted for Licence Number: 8629

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Property details

Licence number:

8629

Trading name and address:

St. Thomas The Apostle Church
81, Evelina Road, SE15 3HL

Ward:

Nunhead and Queens Road

Applicant and Designated Premises Supervisor details

Licence Holder:

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH SCHOOL CLUB

Designated Premises Supervisor name:

Not Applicable

Licence details

Licence type:

Premises

Date granted:

September 10 2005

Licensable activities and conditions

Opening hours:

Granted licensable activities:

Entertainment similar to live/recorded music - indoors
Monday 10:00 to 23:00
Tuesday 10:00 to 23:00
Wednesday 10:00 to 23:00
Thursday 10:00 to 23:00
Friday 10:00 to 00:00
Saturday 10:00 to 00:00
Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

Live music - indoors
Monday 10:00 to 23:00
Tuesday 10:00 to 23:00
Wednesday 10:00 to 23:00
Thursday 10:00 to 23:00
Friday 10:00 to 00:00
Saturday 10:00 to 00:00
Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

Performance of dance - indoors
Monday 10:00 to 23:00
Tuesday 10:00 to 23:00
Wednesday 10:00 to 23:00
Thursday 10:00 to 23:00
Friday 10:00 to 00:00
Saturday 10:00 to 00:00
Sunday 10:00 to 22:30

Recorded music - indoors
Monday 10:00 to 23:00
Tuesday 10:00 to 23:00
Wednesday 10:00 to 23:00
Thursday 10:00 to 23:00
Friday 10:00 to 00:00
Saturday 10:00 to 00:00
Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

Conditions:

143 - The premises shall not open to the public before 0900 hours On Sundays, Good Fridays and Christmas Day the premises shall not open before 1400 hours for the performance of plays

144 - The premises shall not be kept open after 2300 hours for music, music and dancing, boxing, wrestling or indoor sports or after midnight for plays and film exhibitions

145 - a.The relevant licence or a copy of it shall be prominently exhibited in a position where the public can easily read it. For the purpose of this condition the licence shall be interpreted to mean the licence document containing the conditions specific to the premises, including any accommodation limits. b.A copy of the standard licence conditions shall be readily available to the Duty Manager. c.The premises shall not be used for any purpose for which a licence is required unless specifically licensed f or that purpose.

146 - Authorised officers who carry written authorizations and proof of identity, which they will produce on request, shall be admitted immediately to all parts of the premises at all reasonable times.

147 - The Licensee shall not permit any exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism, mesmerism or any similar act or process which produces or is intended to produce in any person any form of induced sleep or trance in which susceptibility of the mind of that person to suggestion or direction in increased or intended to be increased. This condition does not apply to exhibitions given under the provisions of Section 2(1a) and 5 of the Hypnotism Act 1952.

148 - a.The Licensee shall not permit an entertainment that involves special risks except with consent. b.The Licensee shall not permit any performances especially for children except with consent. c.The licensee shall not permit explosives or highly flammabl e substances to be brought onto the premises except with consent.

149 - a.The Licensee shall not permit the use of special effects, except with consent. b.The Licensee shall give to the Council at least 10 days notice in writing of any proposal to use special effects. The notice shall include, save in exceptional circumstanc es, exact details of the proposal including the date and time when the special effects can be demonstrated.

150 - Compressed or liquefied gases shall not be used except with consent. At least 10 days notice in writing shall be given to the Council of any proposal to bring storage cylinders into the premises

151 - a.The Licensee shall ensure that the premises continue to comply with the Council's Technical Regulations. b.No alterations shall be made to the approved arrangements without consent. c.The Licensee shall, except with consent, retain control over all pa rts of the premises. d.Either the licensee or the Duty Manager shall be in charge of and within the premises whenever the public are present. However, the Licensee remains responsible for the observance of all licensing conditions.

152 - The Licensee may authorize in writing a Duty Manager, who shall be at least 18 years old, to deputise for him. This written authorization shall be kept on the premises and shall be readily available for examination by any Authorised Officer. The Licensee must be satisfied that anyone appointed as a Duty Manager understands the need to comply with the conditions of the licence and is competent to perform the functions of Duty Manager.

153 - The Licensee (if an individual) and any Duty Manager shall a.Have undertaken an approved training course leading to the possession of the BIIAAB Level 2 National Certificate for Entertainment Licensees, or b.Possess an equivalent qualification, for exam ple for concert halls, the National Vocational Qualification in Cultural Venue Administration (Level 3) or c.Be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Council that he possess all relevant knowledge and experience

154 - a.The Licensee / Duty Manager shall ensure that he has sufficient trained staff on duty to ensure the safe evacuation of the premises in an emergency. Such staff shall have been specifically instructed on their duties in the event of an emergency by the L icensee or by a person nominated by him. The instruction given to staff shall include training on the safe and efficient running of the premises and the safe evacuation of thepremises. b.A nominated member of staff in addition to the Duty Manager shall h ave responsibility for fire prevention measures and for ensuring that all escape routes including exit doors are fully available. c.No Door Supervisor shall be employed atpremises outside London exceptwith consent. Any employment shall be inaccordance wi th additional conditions set by the Council. d.Staff with specific responsibilities in the event of fire or other emergency, together with deputies, shall receive training and written instruction appropriate to their role. The Licensee / Duty manager sha ll, once he is satisfied as to the competence of each member of staff, record this in the Fire log book.

155 - a.The Licensee shall cause a Fire log-book to be kept. b.Any authorized officer shall be entitled to obtain a photocopy of any page(s) of the log-book.

156 - The Licensee / Duty manager shall maintain a register indicating the numbers of staff, including any Door Supervisors and all performers, who are present when the public are present. This register shall be produced immediately on the request of an Authori sed Officer. This Condition does not apply to any premises that are being used for a closely seated audience.

157 - Dancing shall be restricted to the areas designated by the Council.

158 - a.The Licensee / Duty Manager shall ensure that no nuisance is caused by noise emanating from the premises or by vibration transmitted through the structure of the premises. b.If required, legible notices shall be displayed at all exits requesting the pu blic to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly.

159 - 1.The approved arrangements shall be maintained in good condition and in full working order. Fire fighting equipment, the fire alarm warning system and any smoke ventilators shall be maintained as follows:- i)Fire Fighting Equipment. a)The approved fire -fighting equipment shall be kept in the approved positions and be maintained in satisfactory working order, unobstructed and available for immediate use; b)All fire fighting equipment shall be checked weekly. Note: The Council may consent to the variati on of the frequency of checks where the premises are used infrequently and this will not endanger safety; c)Portable fire-fighting equipment shal be inspected at least once a year in accordance with BS 5306-3 and recharged where necessary in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. The date of inspection shall be clearly marked on the applicance or a stout tab securely attached to it and recorded in the fire log book; d)Hose reels, drenchers and spinklers shall be inspected in accordance with B S 5306 once a year to ensure that they are in working order. The date of the inspection shall be clearly marked on the control valves and recorded in the fire log book; and e)For details of the certificates to be provided see condition 4045. ii) Fire-a larm warning system a) Any fire-alarm warning system shall be maintained in satisfactory working order; b) The system shall be tested weekly. Note: The Council may consent to the variation of frequency of tests where the premises are used infrequently a nd this will not endanger safety; c) All checks, tests and inspections shall be recorded in the fire log book; and d) For details of the certificates to be provided see condition 4045. iii) Smoke ventilators a) Any smoke ventilators shall be maintaine d in satisfactory working order; b) Any smoke ventilators shall be tested at least every 3 months; c) For details of the certificates to be provided see condition 4045. 2.No alterations (including temporary alterations) shall be made except with the co nsent of the Council.

160 - The Licensee shall ensure that all performances or activities minimize any danger to the public.

161 - The Licensee / Duty manager shall ensure that, whenever disabled people are present, adequate arrangements are made to enable their safe evacuation in the event of an emergency and that they are made aware of those arrangements.

162 - The Licensee / Duty Manager shall ensure that all necessary safety checks have been carried out before the admission of the public. Details of the checks shall be entered in the Fire log-book; this may be by use of a separate check list.

163 - a.All escape routes and exits including external exits shall be maintained unobstructed, in good order with non- slippery and even surfaces, free of trip hazards and clearly identified in accordance with the approved arrangements. b.All exits door shall be available and easily operable without the use of a key, card, code or similar means. Only approved fastenings shall be used. c.Any removable security fastening shall be removed from the doors prior to opening the premises to the public. All such faste nings shall be kept in the approved positions. d.If required, exit doors shall be secured in the fully open position when the public are present. e.All fire-doors shall be maintained effectively self-closing and shall not be held open other than by appr oved devices. f.Fire-resisting doors to ducts, service shafts and cupboards shall be kept locked shut. g.The edges of treads of steps and stairways shall be maintained so as to be conspicuous.

164 - a.Hangings, curtains and temporary decorations shall be maintained fire-retarded b.Any upholstered seating shall continue to meet the pass criteria for smouldering ignition source 0, flaming ignition source 1 and crib ignition source 5 when tested in acc ordance with section 5 of BS5852;1990

165 - a.Any scenery shall be maintained flame- retarded in accordance with Additional Conditions S b.Temporary decorations shall not be provided except with consent. When seeking consent for temporary decorations the Licensee shall advise the Council of the pe riod for which it is desired to retain them c.Curtains, hangings and temporary decorations shall be arranged so as notto obstruct exits, fire safety signs or fire-fighting equipment.

166 - The Licensee / Duty manager shall ensure that the accommodation limit(s) specified on the licence are not exceeded and shall be aware of the number of the public on the premises. This information shall be provided to any authorized officer immediately on request.

167 - Notices detailing the actions to be taken in the event of fire or other emergencies, including how the fire brigade can be summoned, shall be prominently displayed and shall be protected from damage or deterioration.

168 - The fire brigade shall be called at once to any outbreak or suspected outbreak of fire, however, slight, and the details recorded in the fire log-book.

169 - The Licensee / Duty manager shall have readily available the telephone number of the local Fire Control Centre. The Licensee / Duty Manager shall notify the local Fire Control Centre as soon as possible if he is aware that the water supply to any hydrant, hose reel, sprinkler, drencher or other fire extinguishing installation is cut-off or restricted.

170 - Refuse receptacles shall be emptied regularly.

171 - Access for emergency vehicles shall be kept clear and free from obstruction.

172 - a.The Licensee / Duty Manager shall ensure that an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials is available on the premises. b.If required, at least one suitably trained first aider shall be on duty when the public are present. I f more than one suitably trained first-aider is present, each person's responsibilities shall be clearly identified.

173 - a.Toilet accommodation shall be provided free of charge and be kept clean and in proper working order. b.An adequate supply of hot and cold (or warm) water, toilet paper in holders or dispensers, soap and suitable hand and face drying facilities shall be provided in toilet accommodation.

174 - Where free drinking water is provided for the public, it shall, except with the consent of the Council, only be provided in a supervised area.

175 - a.Heating apparatus shall be maintained in a safe and functioning condition. b.Portable heating or cooking appliances shall not be used except with consent.

176 - If required, a competent person shall be in charge of the electrical or other installation.

177 - a.In the absence of adequate daylight the management lighting in any area accessible to the public shall be fully in operation whilst the public are present. b.Except as permitted under d. below there shall be adequate illumination to enable people to se e their way out of the premises c.Fire safety signs shall be adequately illuminated except as permitted under d. below. d.of essential to the entertainment and subject to consent, the management lighting in the entertainment area may be reduced or extin guished provided (i)the lighting be controlled from a position with a clear view of the entertainment area; and (ii)An operator remain by the controls whilst the lighting is reduced or extinguished; and (iii)The operator restore the management lighting at once in the event of any emergency; and (iv)The escape route signs remain adequately illuminated.

178 - a.The emergency lighting installation shall not be altered in any way except with consent. b.The emergency lighting battery shall be fully charged before the admission of the public c.In the event of failure of the normal lighting (i)If the emergency l ighting battery has a one hour capacity the public shall leave the premises within 20 minutes unless within that time the normal lighting has been restored and the battery is being re-charged; or (ii)If the emergency lighting battery has a 3 hour capacit y the public shall leave the premises within one hour unless within that time the normal lighting has been restored and the battery is being re-charged. d.The public shall not be re-admitted to the premises until the normal lighting has been fully restor ed and the battery fully recharged except (i)Where the emergency lighting battery has a one hour capacity and if the failure of the normal lighting was fully rectified within 20 minutes of failure and the battery is being re-charged; or (ii)Where the em ergency lighting battery has a 3 hour capacity and if the failure of the normal lighting was fully rectified within one hour of failure and the battery is being re-charged.

179 - a.Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems shall not be provided without notification being given to the Council at least 10 days before the commencement of the work. b.Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems shall be inspected a nd certified before they are put in use. A copy of the certificate shall be sent to the Council as soon as possible. c.Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems shall be provided only for a period of up to 3 months. This period may be extended subject to a satisfactory electrical test and inspection report being submitted to the Council at the end of each 3 month period.

180 - a.The premises shall be effectively ventilated. b.Where the ventilation system is designed to maintain a positive air pressure within that part of the premises, that pressure shall be maintained whenever the public are present in that part of the premise s.

181 - a.Ventilation ducting and other shafts shall be kept clean. b.Any air filters shall be periodically cleaned or replaced so as to maintain a satisfactory air supply. c.All interior surfaces of extract ventilation ducting serving kitchens and serveries sh all be thoroughly cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent the accumulation of grease and fat and at least once per year. d.Grease filters in extract ventilation hoods in kitchens and serveries shall be cleaned weekly or at other intervals as requir ed.

182 - a) The following certificates shall be submitted to the Council at least once a year unless stated otherwise below. Note: Where a certificate covers a period of more than one year it will be sufficient to submit a photocopy of the certificate each year th at the certificate remains valid. i) Battery - The emergency lighting battery (including any self contained units) and associated control equipment. The inspection of the battery and controlo equipment shall be in accordance with BS 5266-1. The certifica te shall be signed by a Corporate Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers or a member of the Electrical Contractors Association or by a contractor enrolled with the National Inspection Council for Eletrical Installation Contracting or, with cons ent, another competent person. ii) Electrical installation - The entire electrical installation (including the emrgency lighting installation but excluding any battery). The inspection shall be in accordance with Guidance Note 3 to BS 7671. In large or complex premises the electrical installation shall be visually inspected once a year and at least 20% of the installation tested in accordanvce with a programme approeved by the Council such that the whole installation istested every 5 years. The certifi cate shall be signed by a Corporate Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers or a member of the Electrical Contractors Association or by a contractor enrolled with the National Inspection Council for Eletrical Installation Contracting or, with co nsent, another competent person. iii) Boilers and calorifiers - Any steam boiler, any electrode boiler working on a closed water system or any calorifier incorporating a steam receiver. A boiler insurance company shall issue the certificate of thorough examination and test; iv) Fire alarm warning system - Confirmation from a fire alarm company or, with consent, another competent person that the fire alarm warning system continues to satisfy the requirements of BS 5839; v) Fire fighting equipment - All portable fire-fighting equipment together with any hose reels or sprinklers in accordance with BS 5306; vi) Mechanical installations - Any passenger lifts or escalators. All lifting equipment and permanently suspended equipment (These certificates shoul d be copies of the records of examination provided under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Any permanently suspended loads, such as permanently installed stage lighting luminaires or loudspeakers or flown cinema screens, shall be treated as forming part of the lifting equipment installation and be examined by the competent person making the examination). The safety curtain, its operating gear and controls, the smoke ventilators and drencher. Any other mechanical installation ( for example, stage, orchestra or organ lifts, revolving or moving platforms) if required. vii) Lasers - Any permanently installed lasers, other than Class 1 and Class 2 lasers; viii) Special effects - Permanently installed smoke machines, fog generators and strobe lighting; ix) Ceilings - Ceilings and ornamental plaster; and x) Gas installation - Any gas installation and gas appliances, if required. A member of the Council for registered Gas installers (CORGI) shall complete the certificate.

203 - The Licensee shall not permit conduct on the premises that is likely to cause disorder or a breach of the peace or drug misuse. In particular the licensee shall ensure that none of the following shall take place a) indecent behaviour, including sexual in tercourse, except as permitted by the Theatres Act 1968; b) the offer of any sexual or other indecent service for reward; c) acts of violence against person or property and / or the attempt or threat of such acts; and d) unlawful possession and / or su pply of drugs controlled by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.