Statement of Licensing Policy (2008) WCC - Westminster City Council

2.2.5 Other conditions relating to the deterrence and prevention of crime and disorder andinitiatives to reduce crime will be drawn up in liaison with the police to deal with particularpremises or types of premises where concerns may arise. (See paragraph 3.0)Public safetyPolicy PS1To promote public safety the Licensing Authority will apply the following criteria and takeinto account the following considerations, where relevant, in determining applicationsand reviews:Criteria(i) Whether appropriate and satisfactory general and technical risk assessments,management procedures and certifi cates have been made available to therelevant responsible authority and to the Licensing Authority, that demonstratethat the public will be safe within and in the vicinity of the premises.Considerations(ii) Whether the premises already have a licence or a fi re certifi cate that specifi es themaximum number of people that can attend it or be present and, if not, whether arisk assessment has been undertaken as to the maximum number of people whocan be present in various parts of the premises, so that they can be operatedsafely and can be evacuated safely in the event of an emergency.(iii) Whether there are procedures proposed to record and limit the number of peopleon the premises with opportunities for “pass outs” and readmission.(iv) Whether patrons can arrive at and depart from the premises safely.(v) Whether there may be overcrowding in particular parts of the premises;(vi) Whether music and dance venues and performance venues will use equipmentor special effects that may affect public safety (eg moving equipment, vehicles,pyrotechnics, strobe lights, smoke machines).(vii) Whether due account has been given to the measures outlined in ‘Safer3Clubbing’ 1 in applications for facilities for music and dancing. The key areasidentifi ed are:• prevention of overcrowding• air conditioning and ventilation• availability of drinking water• further measures to combat dancers and others overheating• overall safety243 Safer Clubbing’ published by the Home Office (Drugs Prevention Advisory Service and the London Drug Policy Forum) January2002.