5609.4.3 Applicant responsibility.
FC § 5609.4.3
The applicant for a special effects permit shall be responsible for the safe conduct of the display or other event including: 1. Arranging for the preparation and submission of the special effects display plan, and obtaining the special effects permit.
2.Obtaining any necessary permit or authorization, including any permit or authorization required by the United States Coast Guard, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the United States Federal Aviation Administration.
3.Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including the federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the transportation of explosives and other hazardous materials, and the permit, labeling and fire protection requirements thereof.
4.Ensuring adequate facilities, fire protection, and staffing by qualified personnel, including the certificate of fitness holder required by this section.
5.In conjunction with the sponsor, ensuring maintenance of viewing areas at a safe distance from the location of the special effects discharge, and other appropriate safety and crowd control measures, as prescribed by the commissioner.
6.Ensuring compliance with the directions of department representatives.
7.Obtaining a liability and casualty insurance policy as set forth in FC 5601.2.4(4).
8.Ensuring that the site of the display or other event is left in a safe condition.
