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16 Stakes may only be used with written permission and only in the location specified to prevent damage to facilities. These structures should never be left unattended. Tents and membrane structures in excess of 400 sq. feet require a separate Fire Operational Permit from the Bellingham Fire Department. An application, including display plans, must be submitted to the Fire Department at least 10 days prior to the event for review and approval. Bouncy Toy Requirements Inflatable play equipment must be powered independent of City facilities, secured to the manufacturer's specifications and include an insurance endorsement in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence which lists the City of Bellingham as additional insured. See Insurance topic area for additional information. Equipment must be provided by a vendor that complies with Washington State Law (RCW 67.42 and WAC 296‐403A) be certified by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. A list of locally acceptable vendors is available at Bellingham Parks & Recreation. Traffic Control Plan When an event impacts or requires closure of a public street(s), the following factors need to be considered: Police, fire, emergency medical services access routes; Church, school, business and resident access; Public transportation; Pedestrian access; Alternative traffic flows. These considerations are outlined in a Traffic Control Plan (TCP), which may be prepared by the applicant or by a private company depending on the complexity of the event. The plan must comply with Department of Transportation regulations, and include a detailed description and map of the following: Name and date of event Street closures Start/finish lines, if applicable Event route(s), if applicable Detour route(s) Parking areas (See Parking for more information) Traffic control devices (i.e. Road Closed barricades, directional signage, etc.) Police posts Monitor posts A preliminary Traffic Control Plan must be submitted with the initial Special Event application. During the application review process, City staff will provide guidance to help develop the final Traffic Control Plan, which must be approved prior to permit issuance. Pre‐approved routes (which include lists of necessary materials and staffing) are also available, which may expedite the review of your application. For additional guidance on Traffic Control Plans, see the template attached to the end of this guide. Volunteers In order to ensure a successful event, volunteers must have general knowledge of the schedule, event layout, what is expected of them, and how to handle emergencies. Communicating this information to your

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