Public event emergency plan
The organiser is responsible for ensuring that the event has been planned and organised in such a way that the public can safely participate in it and the arrangements also work when something unexpected happens.
The emergency plan must be submitted to the Rescue Department's on-duty fire prevention officer at least 14 days before the start of the event if:
- at least 200 people are estimated to be present at once;
- open fire, fireworks or other pyrotechnical products are used, or flammable or explosive chemicals are used as special effects;
- the exit arrangements of the event site are different from usual; or
- the nature of the event poses a particular danger to people.
The on-duty fire prevention officer provides advice and guidance on permits, emergency plans and accident prevention related to public events.