General
1. Entry to the club premises shall be restricted to members and their guests.
2. Amplified music shall not be played more often then once per month.
3. The club premises must be used to encourage the sport of sailing among local residents and their families.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
1. Only members and their guests shall be admitted to the club.
2. Bar staff must be trained not to serve under 18s and shall ask for proof of age if necessary.
3. The premises shall be open for twenty minutes after sale of alcohol stops, so members can leave gradually.
4. Notices shall be in place requesting members to leave quietly.
5. Empty glasses shall be collected regularly.
Public Safety
1. Adequate access shall be provided for emergency vehicles.
2. Annual health and safety risk assessments shall be carried out on the premises and all equipment shall be maintained to the required standards.
3. A ventilation system must be installed.
4. Several members of the club must have first aid qualifications.
5. No entertainment of an unsuitable or inappropriate type shall be offered.
6. There must be a clearly defined dance floor.
7. No curtains must hang over the exits.
8. The premises must be on the ground floor only.
9. A fire risk assessment must be in place and there must be three fire exits including one with disabled egress.
10. The club must have restricted smoking areas and shall abide by any future changes to the law regarding smoking.
11. There must be adequate lighting.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
1. Windows and doors must be kept closed when amplied music is played.
2. Windows and doors must be closed by 11pm.
3. Noise levels must be controlled by the Rear Commodore and bar staff, and shall not be at a level so as to damage anyone's hearing.
4. Notices shall be in place requesting members to leave quietly.
5. Emptying of refuse and deliveries of kegs and bottles shall be done in daylight hours.
6. The premises shall be open for 20 minutes after sale of alcohol stops so that members can leave gradually.
7. Adequate dustbins must be in place to prevent litter.
The Protection of Children From Harm
1. Bar staff must be trained not to serve under 18s with alcohol, and must only admit children to watch films with BBFC classifications appropriate to their ages.
2. Signage shall be in place making these policies clear.
3. Staff shall ask for proof of age if necessary.
4. Entry to the club must be restricted to members and their families and guests.
5. Junior members must not be allowed in the bar unsupervised.
6. The club must have a child protection officer for its sailing activities and must be aware of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
7. A number of the club's officers must be CRB checked.