Public safety compliance The Hirer shall comply with all conditions and regulations made in respect of the premises by the Local Authority, the Licensing Authority, and the hall’s Fire Risk Assessment or otherwise, particularly in connection with any event which constitutes regulated entertainment, at which alcohol is sold or provided or which is attended by children. The Hirer shall also comply with the hall’s health and safety policy. The Fire Service shall be called to any outbreak of fire, however slight, and details shall be given to the secretary of the management committee.
(a) The Hirer acknowledges that they have received instruction in the following matters: • The action to be taken in event of fire. This includes calling the Fire Brigade and evacuating the hall. • The location and use of fire equipment. (Include diagram of location when handing over keys.) • Escape routes and the need to keep them clear. • Method of operation of escape door fastenings. • Appreciation of the importance of any fire doors and of closing all fire doors at the time of a fire. • Location of the first aid box.
(b) In advance of any activity whether regulated entertainment or not the Hirer shall check the following items: • That all fire exits are unlocked and panic bolts in good working order. • That all escape routes are free of obstruction and can be safely used for instant free public exit. • That any fire doors are not wedged open. • That exit signs are illuminated. • That there are no obvious fire hazards on the premises. • That emergency lighting supply illuminating all exit signs and routes are turned on during the whole of the time the premises are occupied (if not operated by an automatic mains failure switching device).
