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What is NYC FC § 5609.4.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for applying for a special effects permit, including necessary information about the display, supervising personnel, and safety measures. The Department of Buildings reviews applications to ensure safe conduct of events. Applies to organizations and individuals planning special effects displays.

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5609.4.2 Permit applications.

FC § 5609.4.2

Application for a special effects permit shall be made at least seven (7) days prior to the proposed special effects display. The department shall review each application for a special effects permit and shall grant such application only if the department is satisfied that the display or other event can be safely conducted. Permit applications shall contain a special effects display plan, including the following information and such other information and documentation as the department may prescribe: 1. The name of the person, group, or organization responsible for the special effects display.

2.The date, time and exact location of the display or other event.

3.The written authorizations of the sponsor of the display or other event, and of the owner of the premises.

4.A description of the special effects to be created.

5.The amount and types of the pyrotechnic material, articles or devices to be discharged or otherwise used or stored for use, or other materials, articles or devices to be used or stored for use in creating the special effects.

6.The name of all persons personally supervising the temporary storage, handling and discharge or other use of the materials, articles or devices used to conduct the special effects and their certificate of fitness numbers.

7.The names, ages and duties of all assistants who will be present in connection with the special effects.

8.A dimensional diagram of the area where special effects are to be conducted that includes the following information: 8.1. The location at which the materials, articles or devices used for the special effects are to be discharged or otherwise used and stored for use. 8.2. Location of audiences, performers and support personnel in relation to the special effects, and the duties of the performers and support personnel in connection with the special effects. 8.3. If using pyrotechnic article or device, the fallout radius for each article or device. 8.4. If the special effects are displayed in front of an audience or bystanders, the lines behind which the audience or bystanders shall be restrained. 8.5. Such other information as the commissioner may prescribe relating to the safe conduct of the display or other event.

9.The manner, place, and quantity of storage for the materials, articles or devices to be used in creating the special effects.

10.Certification by an appropriate holder of a certificate of fitness that the set, scenery, curtains, and rigging materials are inherently flame-retardant or have been treated to achieve flame resistance.

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