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Ocean City Fire Department
Office of the Fire Marshal
Ocean City, Maryland
Flame Effect Performance
Application and Requirements
1. These regulations shall be applicable for the use of Open Flame Effect Materials and/or Devices located
within the Town of Ocean City.
2. No Open flame effects, device(s), material and/or equipment shall take place without a permit issued
from the Town of Ocean City, Office of the Fire Marshal.
3. Permit application shall be received by the Office of the Fire Marshal a minimum of at least Ten (10)
business days prior to the event. The permit must be obtained from Office of the Fire Marshal during
regular office hours. Permit fee is payable, in the form of a check or money order, to “Mayor and City
Council of Ocean City,” in the amount of $50.00.
4. A permit will not be issued to subjects under the age 21 years of age.
5. A site plan must be submitted with the application. The site plan must indicate the location of the
appliances as it relates to egresses, structures, the viewing audience and flammable and/or combustible
materials.
6. The must recent edition of NFPA 160 Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience as
reference by NFPA 101. The Standard, NFPA 160 shall apply to flame effects for entertainment,
exhibition, demonstration, or simulation before an audience, including their design, fabrication,
installation, testing, control, operation, and maintenance. Flame Effect is the combustion of flammable
solids, liquids, or gases to produce thermal, physical, visual, or audible phenomena before an audience.
7. Only manufactured listed outdoor appliances shall be utilized. Cutt/spec sheets must be submitted on
the listed equipment at the time of application. Homemade appliances shall not be permitted.
8. All equipment must be installed and operated by qualified personal.
9. All equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications/recommendations.
10. When utilizing propane gas as a fuel supply, in addition to the main gas supply shut off, an accessible
shut off valve terminating the gas supply shall be located at the appliance.
11. The outdoor display will not be permitted during adverse weather conditions.
12. A copy of this permit and regulations must be present on site and available upon request by a Fire
Authority and/or Police Officer. The Town of Ocean City reserves the right to check for permit
compliance at any time.