FIRE PERFORMANCES/ART
Fire Safety is of paramount concern to us, the producers. Great care is being taken to protect the participants, the artists, and the environment. We intend to be in compliance with NFPA codes, and to document any large scale fire art in a clear an concise manner. This may seem like a lot of hoops to jump through for you the fire artist, but we fell that this is vital to the longevity of the event, and to general public safety. We simply have to do things better or we will not be allowed to do them in the future. We suggest that you also familiarize yourself with the NFPA codes regarding public performance, fueling, and hazardous materials handling.
Below is an overview of the regulations that we will need you to be familiar with & to comply with.
ALL FLAME EFFECT MACHINES MUST FILL OUT THIS FIRE SAFETY QUESTIONARE!
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FLAME EFFECTS ART
All artists and their crews are responsible for their own art. Because of the dangerous nature of Flame Effects no one may display, exhibit, or discharge any flames that are automated, switched, or pressurized, without the authorization of the Performance Safety Team, this specifically includes all projects using propane or liquid fuels. Responsibility includes verification by testing that an art installation or performance will not endanger participants, art crew or members of the Performance Safety Team.
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PERFORMANCE SAFETY TEAM
Dark Skies has developed a Performance Safety Team (PST) that will assist you in the safe execution of Open Fire, Flame Effects, and/or Pyrotechnic art installations. The Performance Safety Team brings Artists, Fire Safety Personnel and Industry Professionals together. The aim is to communicate with and provide experienced support for artists both pre-event and on-site, to ensure the safe use of fire and pyrotechnics at the Dark skies event. This team consists of a Performance Safety Coordinator, Emergency Services Dept, Fire Rescue, Licensed Pyrotechnic ian, Ranger Liaison and various advisers. Take advantage of the knowledge that this team has to offer, for they are here to assist you.
BLM REQUIREMENTS
Our agreements with the federal government are in the form of event stipulations. For public safety reasons, artwork utilizing Open Fire, Flame Effects and/or Pyrotechnic, require approval in the form of a laminate (license). Performance Safety Team will issue the appropriate laminate once the artwork has been approved. The multiple step process for approval is not to bog down the artist but to assure that all safety regulations have been adhered to.
FUEL & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
All participants using combustible fuels in an art installation (or for other purposes) at Dark Skies must educate themselves about and comply with appropriate practices for storing and handling these materials.
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ART BURN REGULATIONS
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TIKI TORCH & FIRE BARREL REGULATIONS