SIA Licensing Law 6

Question 1

What is a 'designated public place order' (DPPO)?

Accepted Answer

A local authority order making it an offence to drink alcohol in specified public areas

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An order designating a venue as public

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An order for public events

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A police order closing public spaces

Question 2

What must a door supervisor do if they observe underage drinking inside the venue?

Accepted Answer

Notify the bar staff and management immediately to prevent further service

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Ignore it — they're already inside

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Confiscate the drink but say nothing

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Ask the young person to hide their drink

Question 3

What are 'mandatory conditions' on a premises licence?

Accepted Answer

Conditions that apply to ALL premises licences by law, regardless of individual circumstances

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Conditions the venue chooses to follow

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Conditions only for new venues

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Conditions suggested by the police

Question 4

What is the responsibility of a door supervisor regarding fire exits?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring fire exits are clear, accessible, and that patrons know their location

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Fire exits are the fire brigade's responsibility

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Only checking fire exits once at the start of shift

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Fire exits don't concern door supervisors

Question 5

What is 'drinks spiking' and what should a door supervisor do about it?

Accepted Answer

Adding substances to drinks without consent — watch for suspicious behaviour, support victims, report to police

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It's not a real problem

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It only happens with spirits

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Only bar staff can prevent spiking

Question 6

What should a door supervisor know about the Equalities Act 2010 regarding entry policies?

Accepted Answer

You cannot refuse entry based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics

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It doesn't apply to licensed venues

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You can refuse anyone for any reason

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It only applies to government buildings