(A) A written Public Safety Emergency Plan shall be approved or prescribed by the Chief of the Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau or Fire Department Emergency Coordinator prior to any event. Such plan shall meet the following criteria:
(1) When public or private gatherings greater than 2,000 people are convened in a place other than an assembly, or education occupancy within the town.
(2) When any event scheduled will have an adverse impact on public safety or emergency response through diminished access to buildings, structures or access roadways.
(3) Where public or private pyrotechnic displays are held.
(4) Any event sponsored or promoted that is using a town-owned facility.
(5) Any event that requires the issuance of a mandatory fire permit.
(B) The Public Safety Emergency Plan when required shall address such items as emergency vehicle ingress and egress, fire protection, emergency medical services, public assembly areas and the directing of both attendees and vehicles (including the parking of vehicles), vendor and food concession distribution, the need for the presence of law enforcement, and fire and emergency medical services personnel at the event and a comprehensive evacuation and severe weather contingency plan.
(C) Event sponsors or promoters will be responsible for the procurement of approved emergency personnel and required equipment at their expense. The number of required personnel and resources shall be determined by the Chief of the Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau or Emergency Coordinator.
(Ord. passed 10-13-08)