Instructions to the Applicant
1. The Facility Representative shall complete a “Special Event Application &
Permit”.
A site and floor plan must be submitted to the Office of the State Fire
Marshal for approval 10 days prior to the event. If application is not
received 10 days prior to the event the application may be denied.
At a minimum the items listed below shall be shown and identified on the plans:
1. Emergency access for fire equipment must be provided
2. Location of all grandstands, stages, tents, temporary fencing, cooking
areas, generators, vendors, etc.
3. Location of all exits, path of travel to exits, and specify all exit and exit
aisle widths
4. Location of tables and chairs and/or chair rows
5. Location of fire extinguishers and electrical panels
This event shall be conducted in accordance with the Fire and Life Safety requirements
of Title 19, Title 24, and the conditions noted on this permit. Non-compliance with
either the code requirements or the noted conditions shall be cause for denying
the application.
2. The Facility Representative shall transmit the “Special Event Application &
Permit” to the Office of the State Fire Marshal to the address listed on the
application. This may be done in any of the following methods:
a. Mailed or faxed to Sacramento Headquarters or Monrovia Regional office
or
b. E-mailed to the area Supervising DSFM as listed on the website.
Final approval of the permit may be subject to a field inspection. Stand-by personnel
may be required for the event at the discretion of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.