§ 13-06 Indemnification and Insurance Requirements.
RCNY § 13-06
(a)Prior to the commencement of prepping or rigging for film and/or photography shoots on properties or within facilities under the jurisdiction of DCAS, a permittee shall provide to the DCAS Film Office a copy of insurance documentation and a copy of the Required Permit in order to obtain final DCAS authorization for such production.
(b)By obtaining a Required Permit from MOFTB, a permittee who is authorized to conduct film shoot and/or photography shoot activities on properties or within facilities under the jurisdiction of DCAS agrees to protect all persons and property from damage, loss or injury arising from any of the operations performed by or on behalf of such permittee, and to indemnify and hold harmless the City of New York, to the fullest extent permitted by law, from all claims, losses and expenses, including attorneys' fees, that may result therefrom.
(c)A permittee who has been authorized by DCAS to conduct film shoot and/or photography shoot activities on properties or within facilities under the jurisdiction of DCAS, and has obtained a Required Permit from MOFTB, shall maintain, during the entire course of its operations, a liability insurance policy with a limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Such policy shall name the City of New York as an additional insured with coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CG 20 12 (07/98 ed.). The permittee shall provide to MOFTB the original certificate of insurance signed in ink to which a copy of the required endorsement is attached. For currently enrolled film students, proof of insurance obtained through their school and proof of the student's current attendance shall satisfy this requirement.
(d)If it is determined, in light of the activity for which a Required Permit has been sought, that such activity may increase the potential for injury to individuals and/or damage to property, and that the minimum limit of insurance should be higher than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence referenced in subdivision (c) of this section, it shall be determined what higher minimum limit is to be required and the permittee shall be advised of such higher limit. Factors to be considered shall include, but shall not be limited to, the number of people involved, the location of the activity and the nature of the activity. The permittee shall thereafter provide proof of such insurance in accordance with this section. Such determination may be appealed by written request to the Commissioner, who may reverse, affirm or modify the determination and provide a written explanation of his or her decision.
