In the Event of Fire:
For full and important information on what to do in case of fire, please see the downloadable pdf file containing safety instructions:
Safety Instructions (36Kb)
For further advice on fire precautions please see the handbook (below).
Safety Instructions:
At all times that premises are occupied, all doors must be available for use in an emergency. This means that any padlocks etc must be removed and doors locked with keys must be unlocked.
If the kitchen is used to cook food, all doors and hatches leading to the kitchen must be kept closed during cooking times.
The person in charge (the hirer) must make himself or herself familiar with the fire instruction on the site, and they must ensure that any helpers or staff are made aware of the instructions.
In the event of a fire or similar emergency situation the person in charge and their staff must ensure that the building is quickly evacuated and that the emergency services have been called.
All persons who are unfamiliar with the building should look around to check the whereabouts of exits from the building, where the fire extinguishers are and also the fire alarm call buttons.
When tables, etc, are laid out in the hall, consideration must be given to the provision of gangways between the rows which must be of sufficient width to allow access to disabled persons and wheelchairs, and especially egress in an emergency.
All fire exits must be kept clear at all times during the hiring.
Other Rules and Restrictions:
- Smoking is prohibited in all community hire venues
- Certain sporting activities can benefit from VAT exemption - one requirement is 10 or more sessions must be booked at the same time
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Information and Guidance
More details, including the full conditions of hire and safety instructions, are contained in a handbook, which is available as a downloadable PDF file:
Community Halls Handbook (145Kb)
Further Information/Contact
See: Contact Community Halls Hire
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