Fire Rescue Special Event Form

The following types of events that must meet the Prince George special event requirements include, but are not limited to:

music concert or festival
street festival, Farmer’s market, craft market
large running or walking event
fireworks and pyrotechnic show
beer garden
temporary patio extension
circus
auto/rv/industrial vehicle/monster trucks show
rodeo
religious gathering
Any other special event of public assemblage.

Events with one or more of the above conditions will require Prince George Fire Rescue approval. Use the list below to check any activities that apply to your event.

open flames, special effects, pyrotechnics or fireworks display

blocking/closures of any public streets

events in parking lots or on any property that may block access to buildings

tents, canopies or air-supported temporary membrane structure over 60m2 (645 sq.ft.)

special amusements and fairs.

temporary occupant loads for enclosed areas or licensed events

any public assemblage that contains the public in a fenced or restricted area

outdoor cooking

If any of the above activities are included in your event, a detailed site plan and Fire and Emergency Safety Plan are required.

Event Information

Event Name

Requested Event Date

Requested Event Location

Event Organizer Contact Name

Event Organizer Contact Number

Acknowledgement

By submitting this form, you acknowledge the following:

A detailed site plan and Fire and Emergency Safety Plan are required.
Fire hydrants must be always kept clear and unobstructed.
The event must not block any access to fire department connections on any buildings.
If any public roads or private access roads/parking lots are closed, provisions for emergency vehicle access must always be available. *Permit is required for any public road.
The event permit holder must comply with all requirements of the BC Fire Code and Fire Prevention Bylaw as required by the Fire Chief.
No changes to the plan should be made without approvals.
A fire safety inspection is required unless notified otherwise.

The personal information on this form is collected by the City of Prince George for the purposes of processing this application, under the authority of section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection of information, please contact the Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Community Services, at 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, or by telephone 250-561-7600.

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