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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Item No.
Meeting Date: February 15, 1994
SUBJECT: PYROTECHNICS PERMIT; RUSH CONCERT
DEPARTMENT: PURCHASING AND CENTRAL SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING:YES: NO: X
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Checklist PAM JONES, ext. 2650
Letter of Request from Smith Center
Letter from University Police Telephone Number-
Letter from Chapel Hill Fire Officials Hillsborough 732-8181
Pyrotechnician's License and Qualifications Chapel Hill 967-9251
Site Layout with inventory of pyrotechnics to be used Mebane 227-2031
Certificates of Insurance Durham 688-7331
Permit
PURPOSE: To consider a pyrotechnics permit for a concert by the group, RUSH, to be held at the
Dean Smith Center on Sunday, March 6, 1994.
BACKGROUND: Pursuant to a policy adopted by the Commissioners on January 18,1994 respecting
the approval of a pyrotechnics permit, the documents listed above have been submitted by the
sponsoring agency as evidence of the completion of criteria established by the Commissioners.
While discussions regarding the acceptability of the $1,000,000 general liability insurance have yet
to be concluded, it should be noted that the insurance covering this event is $10,000,000.
A reiteration of the procedures necessary to complete the checklist and ultimately the approval of
a pyrotechnic permit after the Board gives their conditional approval is as follows:
♦ Chair to the Board signs the permit form indicating that the Board has given their
approval, contingent upon approval of the Fire Officials following the site-set up
inspection on the day of the event;
♦ The permit is delivered by the County Emergency Services Director,or designate,to
the site of the pyrotechnic display on the day of the concert;
♦ Chapel Hill Fire Officials perform on site inspection of the pyrotechnics set-up and
observe a demonstration of pyrotechnics representative of those which will be used
during the event.
♦ Chapel Hill Fire Official signs the permit only after he is satisfied that all safety
issues have been successfully addressed and according to his professional
expertise about these matters believes the pyrotechnics to be used will in no way
jeopardize public safety.
♦ Orange County Emergency Management Director,or his designate,signs permit only
after all other signatures are in place and he has been satisfied that all issues of
public safety have been addressed.
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It is also prudent to note that in the event the Fire Officials on-site during the event deem that the
pyrotechnics are in any manner jeopardizing public safety, the use of pyrotechnics will be
suspended.
RECOMMENDATION: The Manager acknowledges that all criteria for the approval of a pyrotechnics
permit, as approved by the Board on January 18, 1994, has been met by the Dean Smith Center for
the concert by RUSH on March 6, 1994; and therefore pursuant to the policy, recommends approval
of the permit,contingent upon final site approval by the Chapel Hill Fire Officials; and authorize the
Chair to sign on behalf of the Board.
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PYROTECHNICS PERMIT CHECKLIST
North Carolina General Statue 14-413 empowers County Commissioners in the State to issue permits
for time use of pyrotechnics in connection with shows of all descriptions after satisfactory evidence
is produced to the effect that the pyrotechnics will be used for the aforementioned purposes and no
others.
On January 18, 1994, the Orange County Commissioners adopted a policy which cites the
completion of the following criteria as prerequisite to the issuance of a pyrotechnics permit
Verification of the receipt of Information will be evidenced by the signak"of the appropriate official
on this form. Only after all criteria listed below have been met will the permit be issued It should
be further noted that an signs mss must be written on the face of the pennit in order for the permit
to be valid. Penalties for use of pyrotechnics wWMd a permit are cited lo the North Carolina
Butlding Code,Administration and Enforcement,Volume 1A, Chapter 8.1.
CRITERIA APPROVED BY DATE
1. LETTER OF REQUEST RECEIVED FROM SPONSORING AGENCY
2. LETTER RECEIVED FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT INDICATING
SUFFICIENT MEASURES WILL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY `
OF THOSE IN ATTENDANCE. �iw L�Y/gcf
3. LETTER RECEIVED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT INDICATING
SUFFICIENT MEASURES WILL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY✓
OF THOSE IN ATTENDANCE. 7
4. QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSE SUBMITTED FOR PYROTECHNIC `
OPERATOR Fes/
5. SITE LAYOUT SUBMITTED BY THE PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR.
6. INVENTORY OF PYROTECHNICS TO BE USED SUBMITTED 9c�
7. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FOR GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE
RECEIVED; MUST INCLUDE COUNTY AS A NAMED INSURED ON THE
FACE OF THE CERTIFICATE; MINIMUM LIMIT$1,000,000 PER
PERSON/PER OCCURRENCE. T �
8. LOCATION OF PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY HAS CURRENT FIRE
INSPECTION AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD FIRE
PREVENTION CODE, 1988,WITH NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENTS.
9. SHOW SET UP HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE FIRE OFFICIAL IN
APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF SHOW.
CERTIFICATION RESPONSIBILITIES:
ITEMS 1-7: ORANGE COUNTY DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING AND CENTRAL SERVICES
ITEM 8: ORANGE COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
ITEM 9: ORANGE COUNTY DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OR DESIGNATE"NOTE: THIS SIGNATURE
CERTIFIES THAT THE FIRE OFFICIAL IN THE APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION HAS MADE THE SET UP
INSPECTION. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO INDICATE THAT THE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR MUST INSPECT AND APPROVE SET UP PERSONALLY.
FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION OF ITEM 9, PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE PURCHASING AND
CENTRAL SERVICES DIRECTOR.
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA E
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
anuary 28 , 1994
Orange CnU ty =ommiss_aners
Hillsborough, NC
Dear Orange County Commissioners :
This correspondence will serve as an offic; al request fro:T the
E . Smith Center to obtain a cent i f Ica=e for use c: Type C -
_o be used with pyrotechnic disp_ays as ~art -he �aY�
.he gush concert scheduled at t:-Is =a _ ___ r . T'.":is- _ _ _
one day, March 6 , 1994 .
The management of the Smith Cente_ --sure that t'-Le
insurance coverage naming the face__ y as an add—Donal insurq
will be a minimum of $1 , 000 , 000 . 0 :n addition , Mr . - :ones ,
Fire Chief of the Chapel Hill Fire Departnent , has agreed to mane
an inspection of the pyrotechnic displays on the date of its
planned usage and will also insure that all proper licenses are =
effect . The Chapel Hill Fire Department maintains normal fire
prevention measures for all such events at the Smith Center .
We would appreciate your favorable consideration of this reque_t .
The displays as an integral part of the performance of Rush .
The Smith Center has and will continue to notify the approcr_ ?te
authorities to make arrangements for these type permits as s----n a=
events are finalized and under contract . We appreciate eery m�:c:-:
the understanding we have received from city and county mana-lemen
regarding time restraints we work under in attempting to c�ta,__ t:.-
�rDper certification once an event is booked .
'l=ank you once again for your help .
Sincerely
Ned Collett
Dean E . Smith Center
University of North Carolina Department of Athletics/PO Box 2126/Chapel Hill,North Carolina 27515/(919)962-6000
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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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CHAPEL HILL
UNIVERSITY POLICE The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB# 1600, Security Services Bldg.
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1600
January 31, 1994
MEMORANDUM
To: The Orange County Board of Z From: Alana M Ennis � —
Chief of Police
Ref.: Pyrotechnic Permit Application
This is to inform you the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Department of Public Safety will be
working with the Smith Center Staff to ensure that all safety measures will be adhered to during the Rush
Concert on Sunday,March 6, 1994 at the Smith Center.
These measures will include,but are not limited to,ensuring that sufficient Police,Fire, South Orange
Rescue,and UNC Health and Safely Personnel are in attendance and are prepared for any emergency
during the event. Of utmost important is the assurance of a safe environment for the public. This will
be the top priority of our Department.
Should you have any questions,please do not hesitate to call me at 966-5730.
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February 1, 1994
Pamela K. Jones, Director
County of Orange
Department of Purchasing and
central Services
300 West Tryon Street
Hillsborough, NC 27279
RE: Rush Rock band concert pyrotechnics Display Request
Dear Pas:
The Chapel Hill Fire Depa nt has received a request
from the Dean E. Smith Center oan the University of North
Carolina campus for a pyrotechtii s display air pant of the
Rush Rock Band concert on birch , 1994.
We will ensure through our pplication and permit
process that the requested displ y meets all the N.C. State
Fire Prevention Code Section 7o nd the National Fire
Protection Association (1123 technic display regulations.
specifically, we will inspect losive compounds and the
amounts to be used in the show, eviev the qualifications of
the pyrotechnician and the y responsible for the
display, and ensure that the nor and the company shooting
the fireworks have valid certifi ates of liability or bonds
in an amount of at least $1,000, 00. we will also approve the
proposed location of the display for public protection and
the arrangements made for stan fire, medical and law
enforcement personnel.
if you have any questions or concerns regarding this
request, please let as know.
S ely,
n Jo
Fire Chief
CC: lied Collette, Director
Dean E. Smith Center
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PYROTECHNICS PERMIT COPY 1
COUNTY OF ORANGE NORTH CAROLINA
Pursuant to G.S.14-413,Commissioners in North Carolina Counties are empowered to authorize and
issue permits for the use of pyrotechnics in connection with "...shows of all descriptions...but only
after satisfactory evidence is produced to the effect that said pyrotechnics will be used for the
aforementioned purposes and none other".
On February 15, 1994, the Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC, was approved for a pyrotechnic
permit to be used in association with a concert by RUSH, on Sunday, March 6, 1994, at the Smith
Center.
The approval is granted based on the following assurances from the requestor:
+Public Safety personnel will be on site during the event to ensure public safety and to
provide adequate traffic control;
*Proof of Liability insurance which includes the County as a named insured, has been
submitted to the Orange County Director of Purchasing and Central Services. Limits of
liability are no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
*Show setup will be approved by the Chapel Hill Fire Chief or designate, prior to the
beginning of show. Permitted explosives include those listed on attachment#1,as submitted
by Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc.
+The Dean Smith Center has a current fire inspection and is in compliance with the Standard
Fire Prevention Code, 1988, with North Carolina amendments.
Approved by: (AB signatures must be affixed for permit to be valid.)
John Link, Jr., Fire Official
Orange County Manager
Pamela Jones, Director, Orange County Nick Waters, Director, Orange County
Purchasing and Central Services Emergency Management Services
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: EACH PARTY SIGNS TWO COPIES OF PERMIT
1. Director of Purchasing signs after certification that cheoldist criteria has been met
2. Orange County Manager signs.
3. Fire Official signs, upon approval of the site set up prior to the event
4. Emergency Management Director signs after assurance from Fire Official that requirements of the Standard Fire Prevention Code
as it respects the use of pyrotechnics has been met
5. Emergency Management Director provides one copy of permit to show sponsor and returns one copy to the Director of Purchasing
for records maintenance.