Special Events Application – Page 4 – Revised FEBRUARY, 2010
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Please Note
– These streets must also be identified on the site plan.
*Are you requesting to fence the event area? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Please Note
– You must identify any fencing area on the site plan.
*Will Canopies (tent structure with no sides) be used for this event? [ ] Yes [ ] No
*Please Note
- All tent structures with canopies in excess of 400 square feet [Per NFPA 1: Table 1.12.19(a)] require
building permits and inspections. All canopies must be flame retardant. A certificate of flame retardency and a sample
of the canopy fabric for field testing must be submitted for product approval with this application. This information can
be obtained from the canopy manufacturer or the canopy rental company. Please apply for the permit at the Building
Department located at 100 W. Dania Beach Blvd. Please allow 8-10 working days for permit approvals.
*Will Tents (With Sides) be used for this event? [ ] Yes [ ] No
*Please Note
– All tents in excess of 200 square feet [Per NFPA 1: Table 1.12.19(a)] require building permits and
inspections. All tents must be flame retardant. A certificate of flame retardancy and a sample of the tent fabric for field
testing must be submitted for product approval with this application. This information can be obtained from the tent
manufacturer or the tent rental company. If the tents have sides, they are treated as buildings. They must have two
separate exits remotely located from each other with electrically illuminated exit signs that have a battery back-up. In
addition, they must have emergency egress lighting and fire extinguishers. Provide a life safety plan for these tents
indicating the location of all Exits, Exit Signs, Emergency Lighting, Aisle Spacing, Fire Extinguisher locations, etc.
Permits must be obtained for all tents and electrical work. Please apply for all permits at the Building Department
located at 100 W. Dania Beach Blvd. Please allow 8-10 working days for permit approvals.
*Will electricity be required for this event?
(for lighting, sound, cooking, other power needs, etc.) [ ] Yes [ ] No
*How will this electricity be supplied? [ ] On-Site [ ] Generator [ ] Combination of Both
Please Note
– The use of generators, temporary wiring, temporary electrical connections, etc. require permits and
inspections. Please apply for the permit(s) prior to setting up at the Building Department located at 100 W. Dania
Beach Blvd. Events requiring electricity are the responsibility of the applicant and must have a master electrician on
site. Please allow 8-10 working days for permit approvals. Any generator less than 5KW does not require a permit.
Will there be live entertainment at this event? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Please indicate the type (Band, DJ, Live Performers, etc.): _____________________________
Please specify the hours of entertainment:
DAY DATE START TIME END TIME TOTAL # OF HOURS
*Will a stage(s) be used in this event? [ ] Yes [ ] No
*Please note Fire Extinguisher Requirement in the next question.
*Do you have adequate fire extinguishers for this event? [ ] Yes [ ] No
*Please Note
- Fire extinguishers must be supplied for each tent, canopy, cooking appliance and stage. They must be
accessible from anywhere in the tent or on the stage without having to travel any further than 75 feet for access.
Extinguishers must be easily accessible and not obscured from view. Fire extinguishers must be commercial “ABC
Multi-Purpose” (minimum 5lbs.) fire extinguishers that are currently certified and tagged by a licensed company. You