Exhibit C.pdf

EXHIBIT C

Permit Application.

Permitting of special events that include the use of fireworks or pyrotechnic displays is managed under Directors Order

53, Special Park Uses, and the associated Reference Manual. The following must be submitted for NPS AHJ review and approval along with the Special Event Permit Application

Qualification of Operator and Assistants

The person in charge of firing the fireworks is the fireworks display operator. The operator and key assistants must be at least 21 years of age, competent for the task and be licensed by the state where the display will be held:

• Proof of age, such as a current drivers license.

• Evidence of active participation in five fireworks displays, including references of fire protection authorities involved with the display. Three of the displays must have been in the prior four years.

• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Notice of Clearance for individuals transporting, shipping, receiving, or possessing explosive materials, issued to the operator’s company and listing the operator and assistants as a responsible persons or employee possessors.

Where the state does not require certification, the following must be provided before a permit is issued:

• Certification that the fireworks display operator understands the requirements of NFPA 1123, or has a current license to operate a fireworks display in another state

Proof of Insurance.

The display operator, sponsor, or both should present verifiable proof of liability insurance of a type and amount required by DO/RM-53. The NPS must be listed as an insured party.

Site Plans.

The display operator, sponsor, or both will collaborate with the NPS to prepare and submit site plans to the NPS AHJ for approval. These diagrams should be drawn to approximate scale, should illustrate compliance with NFPA-1123 requirements, and shall include all of the following information:

• The point at which the fireworks are to be discharged

• Spectator parking and viewing areas

• The approximate distances from mortars to spectator viewing areas

• The location and approximate distances of all buildings, highways, and other lines of communication

• The lines behind which the audience is to be restrained

• The controls that will be used to maintain audience separation

• The location of other possible overhead obstructions.

• Location of fireworks storage areas

• Fallout area, including dimensions

• North arrow

• Likely wind direction

• Location of significant roadways, including access and control points

• Traffic plans indicating the flow of vehicles into and out of the site before and after the display

• Location of emergency vehicle staging area and access routes

• Detailed diagram showing storage area(s), preparation area(s), equipment staging areas(s)

Discharge Site Details.

Detailed descriptions including specifications, diagrams, and photos will be submitted for NPS AHJ review and approval for the following:

• Mortars

• Mortar racks

• Holders

• Securement and stabilization methods

• Shields and materials

• Firing system

• The general arrangement and size of mortars

• The location of shell storage at the discharge site.

• The location of the electrical firing unit.

Changes.

Plans should be revised or updated as often as required to maintain their accuracy. Any changes in site conditions between the time plans are prepared and the time the display is conducted should be brought to the immediate attention of the NPS AHJ.

Event Description.

A description of the public display event should be prepared by the sponsor and submitted to the NPS AHJ for review and approval.

• Proposed Show Schedule o Date of show o Delivery of fireworks and equipment o Set up o Load in o Start of show o Duration

• Detailed descriptions of the fireworks and/or pyrotechnics to be used including:

o Brand names o Sizes o Effects descriptions o Mortar and device locations with angles o Durations o Performance heights o Performance spread o US Department of Transportation (DOT) Explosive number (EX#) with the manufacturer’s applications listing the chemical compositions of all fireworks and articles pyrotechnic o Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Event Procedures

The operator and sponsor will work in collaboration with the NPS to prepare, and submit to the NPS AHJ for review and approval, details on staffing and procedures for the following:

• Communications

• Weather monitoring

• Site security

• Crowd control

• Wildland and Structural Fire response

• Emergency Medical Services response

Firing Procedures.

Operating procedures shall be prepared and submitted to the AHJ for review and approval. The operating procedures should illustrate compliance with NFPA-1123 Chapter 8 and contain all of the following information:

• Identification of operator and assistants

• Copies of applicable display personnel licenses, permits, or certificates of fitness

• Description of the firing method

Post Discharge Procedures.

A description of the procedures to be taken upon completion of the outdoor display shall be prepared and submitted for

NPS AHJ review and approval. Post discharge procedures should contain all of the following information:

• Procedures and staffing for inspecting the discharge site and fallout area for any defective or unexploded fireworks

• Procedures and staffing for disposing of defective fireworks and fireworks materials

Emergency Procedures.

An Emergency plan shall be prepared and submitted to the NPS AHJ for review and approval. This plan should include all of the following information:

• Description of the means of alerting staff to emergencies

• Identification of the signal and means to notify the display operator, sponsor, or both to terminate the loading or firing of fireworks in the event a hazard arises during the outdoor display

• Identification of the means of notifying public emergency forces

• Emergency reporting instructions describing the information that should be provided to emergency operators

Public (Spectator) Notification

A public address system shall be provided to ensure the timely and effective notification of spectators of conditions affecting their safety. Public address announcements should be used to ensure an orderly spectator response.