The Special Events Section of the Seattle Fire Marshal's Office issues temporary permits and establishes conditions to ensure public safety at large public gatherings including fairs, concerts, sporting events, and festivals. They also inspect and issue permits related to outdoor cooking, trade shows and other high profile events.

Public Assembly Fire Safety - The Seattle Fire Department offers the following Training Guide and Handouts for public assembly fire safety as well as nightclub fire safety information.

• Public Assembly Fire Safety.pdf (Training Guide)
• Public Assembly Handout.pdf
• Nightclub Patrons Safety Handout.pdf

Special Event Information available for viewing or download. 

1. Special Events - Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
2. General Requirements for Temporary Places of Assembly.pdf
3. Tent & Air-Supported Structure Permit Procedure Information Sheet
4. Flame Proofing and Combustible Storage.pdf
5. Flame Retardant Sources.pdf
6. Sale, Storage and Use of Composite LP-Gas Cylinders

Special Event Temporary Permit Applications  (in PDF format)

1. Temporary Assembly Occupancy
2. Open Flame (Single Event)
3. Open Flame (Calendar Year)
4. LPG (Propane) Storage & Use (Single Event)
5. LPG (Propane) Storage & Use (Calendar Year)
6. Fireworks/Special Effects Use & Display
   
   
   • Outdoor
   • Outdoor with Barge Load/Unload
   • Barge Load/Unload Only
   • Indoor
    
7. Flammable Liquids
8. Tent or Air-Supported Structures
9. Special Hazards

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Last Modified:   January 13, 2009