To determine compliance with the Fire and Life Safety Standards of Title 19 and 24, please complete this application and send it to the Fire Safety Division for plan review and approval. Also, please submit a detailed site plan of the area where the event is intended to take place.

Submittal Requirements

To ensure adequate time to review the plans, the following must be provided to the Fire Safety Division at least two weeks prior to the event.

1. An accurate scale or site diagram with dimensions to scale indicating (where applicable):
2. Specific areas for parking of vehicles shall be detailed on the site plan.
3. Dimensions for all tents, canopies, and membrane structures.
4. Location of existing buildings or structures near the event.
5. A statement identifying the intended use of all structures.
6. The sidewalls, drops, top, floor coverings, and decorative materials shall be composed of flame-resistant material or treated with a flame retardant material in an approved manner.
7. A statement indicating the proposed use of any heating and/or cooking equipment or open flame devices in conjunction with the event.
8. Locations of any additional emergency equipment or emergency power supplies if required.
9. A floor plan shall be submitted and the following shall be shown (where applicable):
10. Proposed seating arrangements.
11. Locations and dimensions of tables.
12. Locations and types of all other interior obstacles.
13. Exit locations; (dimensions required).
14. Location and type of exit signs.
15. Locations of all emergency exit pathways shall be maintained at all times.
16. Locations of NO SMOKING signs.
17. Location of portable fire extinguishers.
18. Additional submittal requirements for fireworks/pyrotechnics displays are:
19. Fireworks display site (i.e. audience seating, restricted areas, landing zone, etc.).
20. Complete manifest including size and number of fireworks to be discharged.
21. Transportation route that will be taken on campus.
22. Proof of insurance.
23. Current pyrotechnics license of an approved California agency.

Inspection Requirements

A site inspection shall be scheduled a minimum of 2 days prior to the date of the event. An inspector from the Fire Safety Division will verify that all corrections and modifications from the plan review process were made. The inspector will also verify that all Fire and Life Safety requirements are in compliance of Title 19 and 24.

If you have any questions about your submittal, please email firesafety@uci.edu.