Event Safety Inspections

Martin County Fire Prevention oversees fire and life safety regulations relating to temporary carnivals, fairs and festivals. A “special event” is defined as a temporary gathering of fifty (50) or more participants involving one or more of the following activities:

1. Exclusive use of public facilities such as buildings, parks, streets, parking lots, athletic fields, etc.
2. Use of private property where temporary structures (stages, grandstands, tents, canopies) and/or demonstration areas, activity participation areas are utilized by the public.
3. Closing of a public street or private right-of-way.
4. Requires temporary installation of equipment and/or buildings.

A site map is required: 

• The site map should indicate all tents, canopies, temporary structures, stages, grandstands, medical treatment areas, evacuation relocation areas, fire protection equipment, etc. (where applicable). Provide distances to nearby buildings, parking areas and transportation routes (roads and driveways).
• If public/private streets or private driveways are to be blocked from vehicle access, you must submit a detailed map that shows streets with names and roadblock locations. If private driveways are involved, indicate the driveway address(es).