Burningman 2008:

The American Dream

This is not exactly what I submitted-it is the worksheet I prepared from their PDF
before filling in the blanks on the long ARTery forms. Not all of it matched up right.

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Burning Man 2008 Art Installation Questionnaire

Thanks for wanting to create art at Burning Man. We welcome your contribution and encourage the
artistic expression of all participants! And remember, the artwork at Burning Man does not
necessarily have to be related to our annual art theme.

Art Questionnaire Process:
1) Fill out the questionnaire to the best of your ability.
2) Submit Diagram/Drawing within 2 (two) weeks of submitting the form.
3) Dialogue with a member of the Art Department.
Pretty Simple! Before you dive into the art questionnaire please keep in mind the following:

1) Fill out the questionnaire to the best of your ability.
The art questionnaire you are about to fill out is deposited within a database that is utilized by
multiple groups within the Art Department. We ask that you submit your questionnaire online and
NOT send hard copies.
Filling out the questionnaire should take you about 15 -30 minutes. Every year the questionnaire is
updated to reflect the changes in the information that is necessary to fully support the art installation
process. We recommend you download the PDF version, print it out and gather information before
filling out the form online, especially if your artwork incorporates:
Open Fire
Flame Effects
Pyrotechnics / Fireworks
Fuel and Hazardous Material Storage

2) Submit Diagram/Drawing within 2 (two) weeks of submitting the form.
To complement your project description, please submit to us a diagram or drawing for your project.
This can be as simple or complex as you need it to be; the goal is to help the Art Department fully
understand what is being created, so we can support your art installation. If your artwork utilizes fire
in any way you will be asked to submit further documentation.
Please send us your diagram/drawings within 2 (two) weeks of submitting your form via the
following ways:
EMAIL: artappreview@burningman.com
E FAX: 1-801-665-3500 - Attn: Art Installations
SNAIL MAIL:
Burning Man
ATT: Art Installations
P O Box 884688
San Francisco, CA 94188-4688

3) Dialogue with a member of the Art Department.
Once we receive your questionnaire and diagram/drawings, someone from the Art Department will
contact you to dialogue about your project. If you have not been contacted by June 15, please contact
us at installations@burningman.com.
Please make sure you have read the following information:
Securing Artwork
Playa Protection & Burn Scar Prevention
Creating Dangerous Art Safely
Lighting Your Art Installation
Greening Your Art (coming soon)
Questions can be sent to installations@burningman.com. If you are having problems submitting this
questionnaire, please mail or Efax it to us. You will not be able to come back to this questionnaire
online for any updates.
Thanks, and see you on the playa.
If you are prepared with all necessary information, please continue on to fill out the questionnaire.

BURNING MAN 2008
ART INSTALLATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Project Type

1. Art Installation / Project Name (Required)
What is your art installation/project called?
**
THE
END

2. Art Installation Creator
Name of the person(s) who is creating this art installation, if different from the
person filling out this questionnaire.
**
Bob Marzewski
a.k.a. wizzard

3. Listed On Public Map? (Required)
Would you like your project to be listed in the "What, Where, When, a public
guide that participants receive during the event?
- Listed
- Unlisted
**
Listed

4. Listed on Burning Man Earth? (Required)
Would you like to have your Art listed on Burning Man Earth, a 3D virtual
representative of Black Rock City? Its available year round, so you can learn what
was done, how and connect with who made it happen.
(see bmanearth.burningman.com)
- Listed
- Unlisted
**
Listed

5. Listed On Burning Man Website? (Required)
Would you like a description of your art installation posted to the Burning Man
web site?
- Listed
- Unlisted
**
Listed

6. Website Description of Art Installation
If you are interested in being listed, write a description in the third person,
present tense, describing what your piece looks like and what it means, limiting
your description to 150 words. Do not give commands or invite people to do
things.
**
THE
END
in 20 foot tall 3D letters held in place with ropes laden with tibetan-style flags
on which participants can write what they see coming to an end, located at the end
of the playa. This piece will burn at the end of the event.

7. Associated With Theme Camp? (Required)
Is your art installation associated with a theme camp?
- Yes
- No
**
NO

8. Theme Camp Association
If so, with which theme camp is your art installation associated?
**
N/A

VISUAL DETAILS

9. Physical Description of Art Installation (Required)
Please describe as clearly as you can, in as much detail as you need, what your art
installation is about. What is the visual impact? If it's interactive, how will
Burning Man participants interact with it? Are recycled/repurposed materials
being used? (If you are utilizing fire in any way, we will be asking for more details
related to the fire later in this questionnaire.) Because the questions are
deposited into a database, that is utilized by multiple groups within the Art
Department, we would prefer that you write your description here (or copy and
paste) and not just point us to your proposal that resides on a web site.
**
THE
END
in 20 foot tall 3D letters held in place with ropes laden with tibetan-style flags on which
participants can write what they see coming to an end, located at the end of the playa. This
piece will burn at the end of the event.

The construction will be of a 2x6" framework to form the shape of the letters, cross-connected
with 2x4"s. The entire front facade is covered with thin (1/4-3/8" thick) plywood. The back of
the structure will be an open framework except near the top which is covered with cloth
(Throughout-cloth will indicate heavy muslin cloth attached with lath strip securely to the
framework and covered with a gesso-like material to tighten/stiffen it) to reduce the
'climbability'. The sides of the letters will be plywood varying from thin to quite heavy for the
bottom row of letters (E N D) to allow people to climb up to a little less than 10' off the playa
inside of the letter or the spaces between them. Above this point, the top 3 letters (T H E) have
sides covered with cloth except for a couple locations high up to add structural rigidity.

The point of the cloth is two-fold: to cut down on the amount of plywood needed, and to indicate
to users which surfaces are meant to be climbable. I anticipate a possible need to add chicken
wire within the structure at key points to further prevent climbing if it becomes an issue.

I hope to be placed at 12:00 as close to the perimeter fence as possible. In that location, the
wind will be directly at the front facade for the majority of the event. To hold it down to the
ground and up in the air against such a wind load uses multiple ropes attached to multiple ground
anchors. I imagine at least 18 ropes from 6 attachment points, but that will be open to change
if more anchoring seems warranted.

Note: I want to complete the main structure at least 2-3 days before the opening of the event to
gain some experience with the winds/windload and modify the anchors as needed. I am also allowing
for the possible need to cut MANY small (1-2") holes in the facade if more pass-through air flow
seems indicated.

Natural (Read: Burnable) ropes will be used for the main guys so they can be burned in the fire.

10. Project Footprint (Required)
Please estimate the physical dimensions of your piece (width X length X height).
**

The actual structure footprint is 4' x 24', with guy ropes, the footprint is about 20'
larger all around = 44' x 64'.

We may also be using a generator for backup night lighting and the generator may
be as much as 100' behind the structure.

It is my hope to be placed as near the trash fence as possible

11. Scaffolding or structure over 15 feet high (Required)
Artwork must be sufficiently secured against high winds and intense weather
conditions that often arise on the playa. (Note: if guy wires are necessary to the
construction they must be flagged and lit at night.) Is your project over 15 feet
high?
Yes
No
**
YES, but not meant/designed to be climbed above 10'.

12. Holes dug in the playa (Required)
To prevent irreparable environmental damage, and as part of our Event
Stipulations holes dug in the playa may NOT be any larger than either 1 foot wide
by 3 feet deep, OR 3 feet wide by 1 foot deep. The reason for this is that larger
holes when refilled will after the winter rains become either a high spot or a low
spot causing a hazard to vehicle traffic and a starting point for dunes to build up.
Yes
No
**
NO

13. Interference with nearby art? (Required)
Are there any aspects or components to your installation or project which could
possibly interfere with other nearby art, such as bright lights OR loud sound, etc?
Yes
No
**
YES

14. Interference Detail
If answering yes to the above question, please describe:
**
I expect the piece to be a magnet for activity both night and day that would make the surrounding
space an unsuitable area for art looking for a quiet place in the middle of no-where. The piece
will be lit at night but not overly bright, and no loud music is planned as part of the
installation.

15. Quiet Area Requirement
Are you in need of a quiet area for your artwork?
Yes
No
**
NO

16. Dark Area Requirement
Are you in need of a dark area for your artwork?
Yes
No
**
NO

ILLUMINATION AND POWER

17. Illumination Details (Required)
The playa can be a very dark environment. During construction and the event,
how will your project and perimeter be illuminated to insure that it (and any
rebar or guy wires) will be seen at night, and not get run over by vehicles or
bicycles? Deep cycle batteries work well for power source.

SUGGESTIONS FOR LIGHTING LED, EL Wire, Solar, Battery
Powered, Blinking Lights.
**
We plan on lighting the guy ropes and main structure.
The lighting of the structure itself will vary between global lighting of the facade and a
more subtle illumination of just the edges/sides of the letters. Since it will be as close to
the perimeter fence as possible, the back of the structure will be largely unlit except for
the guy ropes.

We are still discussing the actual lighting to be used. I am leaning towards LED xmas tree
lights for guy ropes and still investigating spot lighting. (Any suggestions ARTery?)

18. Energy Requirements (Required)
What are the energy requirements for lighting and running your art installation?
EXAMPLE on how to calculate fuel usage for generators or other fuel consuming
devices: Generator fuel usage per hour X hours generator will be run per day X
number of days generator will be run = gallon of fuel needed to make it through
the event.

How will the energy, to light your art, be generated?
**

We are still working on how much energy will be needed to safely illuminate the piece at night.

I am hoping to find/buy/borrow the battery capacity to use them to power the piece,
but have available generators as a fallback.

I am further hoping that the ARTery can help find a love-connection with some camp with spare
solar/green capacity for recharging batteries. (If we have to resort to generators to re-charge
batteries, we might as well use generators to begin with to save energy.)

19. Alternative Power Source (Required)
Alternative Power Source
Human
Solar
Wind
**

Comment not enterable
Still polling my group but don't think we have enough green electricity to recharge batteries
without some other community help.

20. Batteries
What kind and how many batteries will you be using for your art installation?
**
Hoping to find/assemble enough to use as main power with generators for backup.

21. Generator Powered? (Required)
Will your installation be generator powered?
Yes
No
**
We will use a generator to build the structure but I am trying to find the ability to use
generators only as backup power.

22. Number of Generators (Required)
How many generators will you require for your art installation?
None
1 - 3
4 or more
**
We have 2-3 generators (1.8 to 6 kW) in our group, but will only be running one at a time
during construction-the sallest needed for the task.

If so, what kind of fuel will you need to power your generator?
(Required)

23. Fuel
Bio-Diesel
Ethanol
Gasoline
Diesel
Other
None
**
Gasoline/plutonium blend

24. Other Sources (Required)
Are you powering your art by something other than the above sources?
Yes
No
**
NO

25. Other Power

If you answered yes, please explain what other power source you will be using
**
N/A

26. Amount Of Fuel Stored

How much fuel will you be storing? For the safety of our event we are asking
anyone storing 21 or more liquid gallons to fill out the last question on this page:
Combustibles Fuel and Hazardous Material Storage. (This information is for fire
prevention only and is confidential.)
None
1-20 Gal.
21 or more Gal.
**
Less than 20 gallons.

LEAVE NO TRACE

27. Leave No Trace Plan (Required)
Whether you plan to burn your project or not, please describe IN DETAIL your
plan to Leave No Trace after de-installing your art. How will you protect the playa
from damage? Ensure that your artwork will not leave litter? Explain how you
will tear down, clean up and restore the playa to its original condition when you
first arrived.
**
This is my 10th year of building art on the playa and I pride myself on
keeping my site clean.

Where possible, much of the wood will be cut prior to arrival on the playa. To collect sawdust
and general construction junk on the playa, I'll be bringing a huge tarp on which the construction
will take place with enough excess to roll up the edges to trap the fluff.

During the event, I daily visit my projects and clean up the garbage that careless fools
leave behind.

Burn Platform and post fire cleanup:
Plan A - Sheet Rock & Limiting Duration of ground contact.
(see: http://wizzard.com/bm2008/ARTery.html)
Compared to my past fires, I don't see this one cooking for very long on the burn platform.
There is relatively little wood, and very little sustained ground contact with hot fire.

Note: I will be building a piece of test playa using 5 gallons of dust I collected last year in
a frame, covering it with sheet rock and setting a fire above to test before we head to the
playa if tests show an addition layer of sheetrock helps, the 3 sheet below the physical
footprint can be doubled or tripled.

Post fire/next morning. Ash/debris collected into metal cans for displosal/transport off playa.
Intact sheets of sheetrock loaded up for transport off playa. (Useable pieces donated to
burners without borders if they can use them.) Smashed/fire damaged sheetrock cleaned up
into containers for removal.

I have some volunteers who cannot work pre-event that I hope to hold in reserve for use as
a dedicated clean up crew.

Plan B - DG & Some DPW help
I'd like to talk to my contact about how someone goes about making use of a platform like
that used under the man with burn mat, DG, and mechanized clean up. I don't know if this
is a service that can be contracted with Burning Man Org.

28. Recycle Materials (Required)

If you are not burning your project, will your materials be recycled, reused or
repurposed? Explain.
**
The main structural 2x6s will be purchase new because the provide most
of the strength of the piece. We are now looking for recycled/scrap sources of the plywood
and 2x4s.

DIAGRAM / DRAWING

Diagram/Drawing Submission Method
To complement your project description, please submit to us a diagram or
drawing, of your project. This can be as simple or complex as you need it to be;
the goal is to help the Art Department fully understand what you are creating so
we can fully support your art installation. Please send it to us within 2 (two)
weeks of submitting this form via the following ways:

URL: see below
Email: artappreview@burningman.com
E Fax: 1-801-665-3500 Attn: Art Installations
Snail Mail:
Burning Man
c/o Art Installations
P O Box 884688
San Francisco, CA 94188-4688

Fire Art - If your installation utilizes Open Fire, Flame Effects and/ or
Pyrotechnics please Submit drawings in one of the above ways.

29. URL for Art Installation Diagram
Please enter a URL for your Art Installation Diagram.
**
http://wizzard.com/bm2008/ARTery.html

SPECIAL NEEDS

30. Building A Stage? (Required)
Are you building a stage?
Yes
No
**
NO

31. Stage Placement and Construction
If you are building a stage, please describe the materials used in the construction
(metal frame, wood frame). Where will the stage be located in relation to your
project? Is the stage included in your footprint noted above?
**
N/A

32. Sound Amplification? (Required)
Will your project have sound amplification?
Yes
No
**
NO

33. Description

If so please describe?
**
N/A

34. Needs Information

Please give any additional information.
**
Assuming burn platform Plan A:
I'd like to discuss the possibility of some dpw help in after burn cleanup. Specifically. I
anticipate that the ash left by the small amount of wood in this structure will generate will
fit within a 55 gallon drum (The pagoda fit in 2.5 barrels and used vastly more wood.) I can
come prepared to carry this ash to silicon valley, but if it could be carried away with the ash
for the man, it would certainly be helpful.

BURNING QUESTIONS - FLAME CLASSIFICATIONS

Please read the following Flame Classification Definitions carefully and choose
the category that best describes the primary fire type your artwork uses, before
answering the questions that follow.

Answering yes to any of the following questions requires that you read and agree
to the associated guidelines found in the Fire Safety Agreement section of this
questionnaire.)

FLAME EFFECTS DEFINITION
Any artwork that incorporates flames that are automated, switched, pressurized
or having any other action than simply being lit on fire. This includes projects
that use propane or liquid fuels.

OPEN FIRE DEFINITION
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF OPEN FIRE will mean different safety procedures will
need to be adhered to.

LEVEL ONE - Art Installation when fully engulfed in flames, producing a
tremendous amount of heat, requires a Burn Shield Platform and may or may not
require a safety perimeter. This artwork may or may not require Ranger support.
A burn laminate WILL be needed for this level.

LEVEL TWO (Small Enclosed Fire) candles, torches, lanterns, fire barrels,
raised container - Precautions must be taken to make sure that anything that
should Not be set on fire is kept away from flame. For example: fabric, sets, etc.
As long as all fire is kept within an enclosed vessel there is no need for a Burn
Shield Platform or a Laminate.

LEVEL THREE - Art installation that is created in one location and is moved
to an approved Burn Shield Platform for burning. The artwork could be burned
after the Man has been set on fire OR at one of the public burn platforms along
the Esplanade, depending on the most favorable schedule. A burn Laminate will
not be needed for this level.

PYROTECHNICS (FIREWORKS) DEFINITION
Burning Man's definition of pyrotechnics includes any explosives, projectiles or
fireworks.

ALL PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL USED IN ANY
ART INSTALLATION OR PERFORMANCE MUST CONSIST OF
CONSUMER [1.4G CLASS C, UN0336] FIREWORKS OR LESS.

Absolutely NO DISPLAY [1.3G CLASS B, UN0335] FIREWORKS
(Professional Fireworks) Or Higher Will Be Permitted At Any Art
Installation Or Performance.

Please indicate all of the types of flame classifications, according to the
definitions above, your project will incorporate:

35. Primary Flame Type (Required)
Please indicate the primary flame type (i.e.. to be used for the most time during
the event) that your artwork will incorporate, according to the flame classification
definitions above:
- Flame Effects
- Open Fire
- Pyrotechnic Materials
- None
**
Open Fire
Level 1

36. Secondary Flame Type (Required)
Please indicate the secondary flame type (i.e. to be used for the second most often
during the event) that your artwork will incorporate, according to the flame
classification definitions above:
- Flame Effects
- Open Fire
- Pyrotechnic Materials
- None
**
NONE

37. Tertiary Flame Type (Required)
Please indicate the tertiary flame type (i.e. to be used for the third-most frequent
time during the event) that your artwork will incorporate, according to the flame
classification definitions above:
- Flame Effects
- Open Fire
- Pyrotechnic Materials
- None
**
NONE

38. Combustibles - Fuel and Hazardous Material Storage (Required)
Will you be STORING HAZARDOUS FLAMMABLES or any potentially
dangerous combustibles, such as gasoline, kerosene, propane, oxygen, consumer
fireworks, etc at your art installation? (This information is for fire prevention
only and is confidential.)
Yes
No
**
We will have a small amount of gasoline (less than 20 gallons at any time) for use in generators.

Burning Man 2008
Thank You For Filling Out The Art Questionnaire

If you are not incorporating fire in any way you are done with this questionnaire.

IF you answered YES to any of the fire questions please continue answering the
following flame questions and agreements.

OR YES to Storing Hazardous Material (other than camp fuel) please continue
filling out the following questionnaire and agreements.

The following documents are what you will be viewing in this order.

Fire Safety Questionnaire

Open Fire Safety Agreement

Flame Effects Fire Safety Agreement

Pyrotechnics Fire Safety Agreement

Fire Safety Agreement: Fuel and Hazard Materials Storage

Fire Safety Questionnaire

Contact Info
Fire Safety Liaison Name (Required)
Please give the name of the person who is responsible for the safety of this
artwork. This person will now be known as the Fire Safety Liaison for the project.
**
Bob Marzewski

Fire Safety Assistants
Please provide the names of any fire safety assistants. Please list each assistant
one per line. All assistants must be 21 years of age or older and trained in fire
safety and suppression.
**
sCary?
Ember?
Warrior?
Others?
Need advice from ARTery here. I have some level headed security conscious team members and
need to know what the duties are and required number of people in this position should be.
Also want to know about the fire safety and suppression training required and if Burning
Man can help with it.
If Creating Pyrotechnic art installation, Name & Qualifications of
Pyrotechnics Operator

Scenario
To better assist you with your artwork we need to know, in great detail,
everything about your project. Be as clear and concise as possible, even though
you may have described your project in an earlier question. Please answer the
questions, which apply to your art:

OPEN FIRE How will the fuels and materials be used? What kind of fuels will
you use to set the artwork on fire?
**
I may use a SMALL amount of white gas or similar to start the fire, but will be testing the
use of a small amount (1 gallon or less) of parfin to sustain/slow the fire.

FLAME EFFECTS How will the fuels and materials used be supplied to your
project? Please include details regarding hoses, pumps, pressures, wicking, etc.

PYROTECHNICS What type of pyrotechnics will be used and how will they
be employed?

Diagram/Schematics
For the Performance Safety Team to understand your Safety procedures create a
diagram or Schematic for each project that is the complement to the description
of your project. The diagram and/or schematic is the most important aspect of
this application and will enable the Art Department and the Performance Safety
Team to understand your artwork as it pertains to Open Fire, Flame Effects or
Pyrotechnics.
**
http://wizzard.com/bm2008/ARTery.html

BASE CAMP SET-UP
If your art incorporates Flame Effects and/ or Pyrotechnics in any way,
please include the following in your diagram that relate to your Base Camp:
FLAME EFFECTS
Location of extra tanks not in use
Fire extinguisher location
Extra fuel storage

PYROTECHNICS
Storage Ready Boxes (which must be made of appropriate materials as
outlined by NFPA,)
Point of Assembly of all pyrotechnic material (Please note smoking or
open flames are strictly prohibited within 25 feet of the area.)
Location of fuel, flammable liquids, hazardous materials or
anything potentially dangerous other than camping gear. (No
smoking or open flames within 25 feet of the area.)

INSTALLATION / PERFORMANCE AREA
Prepare a diagram showing the following areas within the art installation /
performance area:

OPEN FIRE - Level One Only
Burn Shield Platform: Please prepare a diagram that shows all aspects,
details and materials used.
Indicate where your art installation will be situated in relation to the
burn shield platform. Be sure to think about how your project will fall or
collapse, and make sure your burn platform will cover ample ground to
protect the playa even as your art falls.
Perimeter Safety Zones: Show where the art stands in relationship to
where participants will be (and if performers are involved). How were these
distances determined?

The structure will be built on top of sheets of Sheet Rock (3 sheets cover the footprint). On the
day of the burn, we will lift the structure up atop 18-20 concrete blocks above the already present
Sheet Rock pad (to reduce the time of contact of the fire with the platform), and a dozen additional
sheets will be laid down to catch wood that decides that it doesn't want to fall straight down.
(some wire or chicken wire or light cable may be rigged to hold the front and back together to
keep them from falling like a house of cards and intact.
I will be starting the fire from the top and let it burn down toward the burn platform. I may
use a SMALL amount of white gas or similar to start the fire, but will be testing the
use of a small amount (1 gallon or less) of parfin to sustain/slow the fire.

I have some volunteers who cannot work pre-event that I hope to hold in reserve for use as
a dedicated clean up crew.

I want as small a perimeter as advised by the fire safety team.

FLAME EFFECTS
Fuel Location Supply: Location of art in relationship to fuel tanks,
showing fuel lines and tanks in relationship to flame source.
Protection from vehicle traffic & Lighting: how will the tank(s) be
shielded from vehicle traffic and illuminated at night.
Perimeter Safety Zone: Show where the art stands in relationship to
where participants/audience will be (and if performers are involved). How
were these distances determined?
Fire Extinguishers: Types and locations.
Emergency Shut Off.

PYROTECHNICS:
How will Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material be used in
art / performance.
Preparation Area: Where will the preparation area be in conjunction to
where the art stands.
Perimeter Safety Zones: Indicate where the art installation exists in
relationship to where participants/audience will be (and if performers are
involved). How were these distances determined?
Fire Extinguishers: Types and locations.

Fuel and Storage
If you will be storing more than 20 gallons of Hazardous Flammables or any
potentially dangerous combustibles, liquid fuel or propane, please list; type,
quantity, delivery and storage for each:

FUEL 1
Fuel Type:

Quantity:

Storage:

FUEL 2
Fuel Type:

Quantity:

Storage:

FUEL 3
Fuel Type:

Quantity:

Storage:

Safety Plan
Please describe your safety plan for your art piece, performance, demonstration,
or display, no matter what kind of flame classification your artwork will utilize.

This should include:
What kind of First Aid will you supply?

What kind of Safety and/or fire training you, your assistants, crew or
performers have had?

For Flame Effects Describe the Emergency Shut Off Procedures.

Leave No Trace
Please explain IN DETAIL your Leave No Trace / Burn Clean-up Plan. How will
you ensure that your artwork will not result in litter? How will you protect the
playa from damage? Explain how you will Tear Down, Clean up and Restore
the playa to its original condition when you first arrived.

PYROTECHNICS
Please list all pyrotechnic special effects material being used. Be prepared to
supply Material Data Sheets (MSDs) for hazardous chemical use.

Pyrotechnic Supplies - Type of pyrotechnic supplies. Please include the names
of the firework items that you will be using (e.g. Black Cat firecrackers, Masters of
Orion cakes, etc.), one item per line, and the quantity of each item.

Pyrotechnic Special Effects Materials
Please list all pyrotechnic special effects materials that you will be using (e.g.
rubber cement, smoke cloth, etc.), one per line, and the quantity of each item.

Diagram/Schematics
For the Performance Safety Team to understand that your Safety procedures are
being followed please create a diagram, for each project that is the complement to
the description of your project.

Burning Man 2008
Fire Safety Agreement: Open Fire

Since you indicate that you will be incorporating Open Fire in your artwork, you
must read and consent to the following Open Fire Safety Agreement before
continuing on to your Fire Questionnaire. This information is designed to
promote the safe execution of Open Fire at Burning Man, whether you create a
regularly repeated event or a single fire.

OPEN FIRE DEFINITION
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF OPEN FIRE will mean different safety procedures will
need to be adhered to.

LEVEL 1 Art Installation when fully engulfed in flames, produces a
tremendous amount of heat, requires a Burn Shield Platform and may or may not
require a safety perimeter. This artwork may or may not require Ranger support.
A burn laminate WILL be needed for this level.

LEVEL 2 (Small Enclosed Fire) candles, torches, lanterns, fire barrels, raised
container - Precautions must be taken to make sure that anything that should Not
be set on fire is kept away from flame. For example: fabric, sets, etc. As long as all
fire is kept within an enclosed vessel there is no need for a Burn Shield Platform
or a Laminate.

LEVEL 3 - Art installation that is created in one location and is moved to an
approved Burn Shield Platform for burning. The artwork could be burned after
the Man has been set on fire OR at one of the public burn platforms along the
Esplanade, depending on the most favorable schedule. A burn Laminate will not
be needed for this level.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPEN FIRE ART
All artists and their crews are responsible for their own art. Because of the
dangerous nature of some Open Fire, no one may display, or set artwork on fire
without the authorization of the Performance Safety Team,. Responsibility of the
artist includes gaining the agreement from the Performance Safety Team that an
art installation or performance, which the artist will be creating, will not
endanger the participants, art crew or members of the Performance Safety Team.

PERFORMANCE SAFETY TEAM
Burning Man has developed a Performance Safety Team (PST) that will assist you
in the safe execution of Open Fire, Flame Effects, and/or Pyrotechnic art
installations. The Performance Safety Team brings Artists, Fire Safety Personnel
and Industry Professionals together. The aim is to communicate with and provide
experienced support for artists both pre-event and on-site, to ensure the safe use
of fire and pyrotechnics at the Burning Man event. This team consists of a
Performance Safety Coordinator, Emergency Services Dept., Fire Rescue Branch
Chief, two Licensed Pyrotechnicians, Ranger Liaison and various advisors. Take
advantage of the knowledge that this team has to offer, for the team is here to
assist you. Our agreements with the federal government are in the form of event
stipulations. For public safety reasons, artwork utilizing Open Fire, Flame Effects
and/or Pyrotechnic, require approval in the form of a laminate (license).
Performance Safety Team will issue the appropriate laminate once the artwork
has been approved. The multiple step process for approval is not to bog down the
artist but to assure that all safety regulations have been adhered to.

The Performance Safety Team and outside authorities, which include law
enforcement, retain jurisdiction over all flame classifications. They have the right
to request to see the laminate and if not presented can override, stop, alter, or
cancel any artwork or performance with just cause. They have access to all areas
of the artwork or performance at all times. In order for the Performance
Safety Team to perform this function, the team requires that you conform to the
following safety guidelines:

FIRE SAFETY LIAISON
Your team must have a knowledgeable representative of the fire aspect of your art
installation or performance and they shall serve as a Liaison, who is responsible
for the exchange of information about the art installation to the Performance
Safety Team. They will maintain communication of all aspects of the artwork
during the event, such as: Art Installation Diagrams, Burn Shield Platform and
Performance Schedule. The Artist registering the artwork and the "Fire Safety
Liaison" can be the same person or two different people. Artists proposing
projects with Open Fire must include plans for burn scar protection and clearly
demonstrate the ability to follow through with those plans.

OPEN FIRE - LEVEL ONE ONLY

FIRST PART APPROVAL - The Burn Shield Platform must be inspected by
the Performance Safety Team before the art installations is constructed upon the
platform, this is to insure:

1) Heat of the fire will not bake the playa surface.
2) Smoke, ashes, and residue will not permeate the playa surface.
If approved by the Performance Safety Team the Artwork may be completed on
top of the burn shield platform.

SECOND PART APPROVAL - The artwork will be allowed to burn as long as
a meeting with the Performance Safety Team occurs where all the information
related to the artwork is communicated. This must happen the day before
burning. If needed an appropriate Perimeter and Fire Watch will be established
the day of the burn.

BURN EVENT - One member of the Performance Safety Team must be present
before the Burn Laminate will be issued and the burn may proceed. Weather
permitting.

If the Burn Shield Platform has NOT been approved, the Artist understands and
agrees that the art will Not be burnt. Violation of this Agreement by ignoring the
guidelines and burning the Art, or anything, on the open playa, without prior
approval will be cause for a $1,000 fine from the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM). No open flame shall be used within the city or camping areas without
prior approval.

PLAYA PROTECTION AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The burning of any toxic materials is prohibited by law, which means stuffed
furniture, rugs, or anything that contains synthetic and plastic materials that will
release toxic fumes into the air. Avoid burning plastics and synthetics. You can
use nails, screws, or other steel fasteners in art to be burned, just clean them up.
Remove or burn paint off metal before bringing it to the playa. Corrugated steel
needs supports 2 feet apart to resist impact of walkers or heavy objects. Note
aluminum exposed to moderately high heat will melt.

SAFETY PERIMETERS
An appropriate audience safety perimeter and performer's safety zone shall be
set well in advance of the performance and approved by the Performance Safety
Team:
4 feet: Finger fire, handheld finger props.
15 feet: Chains, staves, torches, or smaller props. Chains and fire tools must
come no closer than 5 feet to lights or overhead structures.
25 feet: All scenery and decorations, other than those that are flame retardant
(unless intended to combust).
50 or more feet: Sparklers, fountains, firecrackers (consumer fireworks) or as
approved by the Performance Safety Team.
Artwork Perimeter - multiply the height of artwork times 2 (example, if artwork
is 30 feet high the perimeter would be 60 feet radius).

LEAVE NO TRACE
The final responsible step in creating Open Fire at Burning Man is clean up and
Leaving No Trace. Think about Playa Clean-Up while you are creating your art.
Artists should remove all ashes, debris and all components of burn shield
protection from the playa. Clean up quickly, as soon as the fire cools, before
others pile garbage onto your burn. Clean up should include a wide sweep around
the site to pick up cinders and other debris. Steel drums, garbage cans, or large
buckets are safer than plastic for removing ashes and debris.

I Have Read And Understand The Open Fire Agreement Information And Accept
Its Conditions

_____________________________________________________

Burning Man 2008
Fire Safety Agreement: Flame Effects

Since you indicate that you will be incorporating Flame Effects in your artwork,
you must read and consent to the following Flame Effects Safety Agreement
before continuing on to your Fire Questionnaire. This information is designed to
promote the safe execution of Flame Effects at Burning Man, whether you create
a regularly repeated event or a single fire.

FLAME EFFECTS DEFINITION - All flames that are automated, switched,
pressurized or having any action other than simply being lit on fire; as well as
projects using propane or liquid fuels.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FLAME EFFECTS ART
All artists and their crews are responsible for their own art. Because of the
dangerous nature of Flame Effects no one may display, exhibit, or discharge any
flames that are automated, switched, or pressurized, without the authorization of
the Performance Safety Team, this specifically includes all projects using propane
or liquid fuels. Responsibility includes verification by testing that an art
installation or performance will not endanger participants, art crew or members
of the Performance Safety Team.

Our agreements with the federal government are in the form of event
stipulations. For public safety reasons, artwork utilizing Open Fire, Flame Effects
and/or Pyrotechnic, require approval in the form of a laminate (license).
Performance Safety Team will issue the appropriate laminate once the artwork
has been approved. The multiple step process for approval is not to bog down the
artist but to assure that all safety regulations have been adhered to. The
Performance Safety Team and outside authorities, which include law
enforcement, retain jurisdiction over all flame classifications. They have the right
to request to see the laminate and, if not presented, can override, stop, alter, or
cancel any artwork or performance with just cause. They have access to all areas
of the artwork or performance at all times.

In order for the Performance Safety Team to perform this function, the team
requires that you conform to the following safety guidelines:

ART INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Once you have filled out the Questionnaire, created a diagram of the art and
Flame Effects Scenario, Diagrams and Leave No Trace plan, a dialogue with a
member of the Performance Safety Team will take place. If everything seems to
be in order the first phase of approval will be in place.

FLAME EFFECTS SCENARIO
Please explain how will the fuels and materials used and be supplied to your
project? Please include details regarding hoses, pumps, pressures, wicking, etc.

DIAGRAM - Supply all relevant diagrams / schematics for the following:

BASE CAMP SETUP - Prepare a diagram showing the following areas within
the base camp setup area:
Location of extra tanks not in use
Fire extinguisher location
Extra fuel storage

INSTALLATION / PERFORMANCE AREA - Prepare a diagram showing the
following information:
Fuel Location & Supply: Location of artwork in relationship to fuel tanks,
showing fuel lines and tanks in relationship to flame.
Protection from vehicle traffic & Lighting: How will the tank(s) be
shielded from vehicle traffic and illuminated at light.
Perimeter Safety Zones: Show where the artwork stands in relationship to
where participants/audience will be (and if performers are involved.) And how
were these distances determined.
Fire Extinguishers: Types and locations.

SAFETY GUIDELINES
FIRE SAFETY LIAISON
Knowledgeable representative of the art installation or performance shall serve as
a Liaison, who is responsible for the exchange of information about the art
installation to the Performance Safety Team. Please indicate if this liaison is
someone different than the person filling out the questionnaire. The liaison will
maintain communication of all aspects of the artwork pre-playa and during the
event, such as: Scenario, Diagrams, Performance Schedule, Safety Plan and
Emergency Plan of Action during the use of the Flame Effects art. The "Artist"
registering the artwork and the "Fire Safety Liaison" can be the same person or
two different people.

For the artwork to receive approval, the Fire Safety Liaison must arrange for a
meeting with a member of the Performance Safety Team for a technical walk-
through meeting at the art installation site the day the artwork is ready to be
fired. If the artwork is not approved a Laminate will not be issued. If the pre-
meeting is missed by Liaison, Artist will not be allowed to operate the Flame
Effects until a meeting has happened with the Performance Safety Team.

Pursuant to Burning Man event permit stipulations with the Bureau of Land
Management, all flame classification artwork must be approved through the
process of a license, laminate, which must be worn by the artist, that is taking
responsibility for the artwork.

EMERGENCY PLAN OF ACTION
Any artist and their crew using Flame Effects must develop an emergency plan of
action. If an art installation or performance has received approval and has been
scheduled, this emergency plan of action shall be submitted to the Performance
Safety Team prior to the performance.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals must be
supplied and kept on site. All Safety Concerns shall be considered and addressed
by artists or performers and the Performance Safety Team to ensure a safe show.

FLAME EFFECTS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Performance schedule can be either a single performance or a series of nightly
occurrences during the week of the Burning Man event. Never start a
performance until all performers, safety team members and participant are in
place and ready.

DAILY SAFETY CHECK of all, fuels, materials, hoses, pumps, wicking,
pressure of tanks, etc. will be mandatory before the daily or nightly art
installation / performance begins. If a safety hazard has been identified, the Fire
Safety Liaison will halt the art installation / performance until such safety
matters are taken care.

NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME Within 25 feet of any location of fuel,
flammable liquids, hazardous materials or anything potentially dangerous, other
than camping gear.
All fuel and flammables shall be secured in approved containers, stored in
a safe and secure area located a minimum of 50 feet from any open flame.
Fuel tanks on the open playa must be protected from vehicle traffic and be
well lit at night.
Fuel containers shall be labeled with the Artist name, Artwork, the material and
quantity of material in the containers.

SAFETY PERIMETERS
An appropriate audience safety perimeter and performer's safety zone shall be set
well in advance of the performance and approved by the Performance Safety
Team. Because of the variety of artwork that incorporates Flame Effects,
a member of the Performance Safety Team will help advise on the correct
perimeter distance.
No Flame Effects shall be used within the city or camping areas.
All Special Effects operators and assistants must be 21 years of age or older and
be trained in the use of fire extinguishers.
Operators and assistants shall wear fire resistant clothing during the
performances.
Only people familiar with the safety considerations and hazards involved are
permitted to do fuel loading. Wearing personal safety gear (glasses, gloves, etc.)
during fuel loading is required.
No carelessness, negligence, or unsafe conditions with Flame Effects shall be
tolerated.
Do not drink, take drugs, or smoke when working with Flame Effects.

EXAMPLES OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
Combustibles: Wood, bamboo, straw, hay, cloth, etc.
Flammable Liquids: Gasoline, kerosene, etc.
Compressed Gasses: Propane, oxygen, etc.
Pyrotechnics: Consumer fireworks

FIRE EXTINGUISHER NOTES
The Artist and performance liaison agree to have a Dry Chemical Fire
Extinguisher available in case of accidental fire with any Flame Effects art
installation. Not all fire extinguishers work for fighting all fires. Fire extinguisher
rated for the specific fuel in use will remain available at the site of art or
performance with flame effects for response to accidental fire. A wet blanket or
towel must be available for response to accidental burn to a person (e.g.,
smothering the fire on the face of a fire breather) or to extinguish a prop.

Dry chemical extinguishers are required where fuel is stored, as they provide the
best way to put out a fuel fire. They do make messes that must be cleaned up after
use. Also, dry chemical extinguishers start to lose charge after a single discharge
and must be serviced and refilled.
Water fire extinguishers are useful for can put out fires involving wood, paper,
fabric, and performers bodies. These extinguishers must never be used on liquid
fuel fires, as they will spread the fire. Also water is a good conductor of electricity,
so these extinguishers are a poor choice for electric fires.
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) extinguishers are good responses to problems with fire
props and electric fires. They leave no residue and can be used repeatedly until
they run out. But they work for small fires only.

FIRST AID
A basic first aid kit should be available and consist of the following items: Non-
petroleum-based burn cream or aloe vera gel, several rolls of 100% cotton gauze,
and some large gauze pads, as well as a jug of water for flushing fuel. Severe
burns should be treated by Emergency Medical Services. Medical teams are
available in Center Camp or in the plazas located at 3 and 9 o'clock in our city.
In case of fire, on a person's body or clothing, remember this rule: Stop, Drop &
Roll! Many people have saved their own lives by dropping and rolling when their
clothes caught fire.

STOP Stop where you are DO NOT RUN!
DROP Drop to the ground or to the floor and cover your face with your hands.
ROLL Roll to put out the flames.
Cool a burn right away with water, and obtain medical help. If you are near
someone whose clothing catches on fire, be sure to stop him or her from running
and make them STOP, DROP and ROLL!

LEAVE NO TRACE
The Artist, fire safety liaison and performers are responsible for all clean up at
the art installation / performance site after the Burning Man event. Think about
Playa Clean-Up while you are creating your art. The area should be as clean as
when you found it and must 'LEAVE NO TRACE'. The Artist and fire safety
liaison must carry 'Spill Clean-Up Material' (like a shovel, rake, metal garbage
can, etc.) for accidental spillage of material.

I Have Read And Understand The Flame Effects Safety Agreement Information
And Accept Its Conditions

________________________________________________

Burning Man 2008
Fire Safety Agreement: Pyrotechnics

Since you indicated that you will be incorporating Pyrotechnic Special Effects
Material in your artwork, you must read and consent to the following Pyrotechnic
Safety Agreement before continuing on to your Fire Questionnaire. This
information is designed to promote the safe execution of Pyrotechnics at Burning
Man.

PYROTECHNICS DEFINITION - Pyrotechnics refers to the art, craft and
science of fireworks, which includes any explosives or projectiles. All Pyrotechnic
Special Effects Material Used in Any Art Installation Or Performance Must
Consist Of Consumer [1.4G Class C, UN0336] FIREWORKS Or Less.

Absolutely NO DISPLAY [1.3G CLASS B, UN0335] FIREWORKS (Professional
Fireworks) Or Higher Will Be Permitted At Any Art Installation Or Performance.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY FOR PYROTECHNICS ART
All artists and their crews are responsible for their own art. Because of the
dangerous nature of Pyrotechnics, no one may display, exhibit or discharge any
Pyrotechnics Special Effect and Material without the authorization of the
Performance Safety Team. Responsibility of the artist includes verification, and
gaining the agreement from the Performance Safety Team, that an art installation
or performance will not endanger participants, art crew or members of the
Performance Safety Team.

PERFORMANCE SAFETY TEAM
Burning Man has developed a Performance Safety Team (PST) that will assist you
in the safe execution of Open Fire, Flame Effects, and/or Pyrotechnic art
installations. The Performance Safety Team brings Artists, Fire Safety Personnel
and Industry Professionals together. The aim is to communicate with and provide
experienced support for artists both pre-event and on-site, and to ensure the safe
use of fire and pyrotechnics at the Burning Man event. This team consists of a
Performance Safety Coordinator, Emergency Services Dept.,Fire Rescue Branch
Chief, two Licensed Pyrotechnicians, Ranger Liaison and various advisors. Take
advantage of the knowledge that this team has to offer, for they are here to assist
you. Our agreements with the federal government are in the form of event
stipulations. For public safety reasons, artwork utilizing Open Fire, Flame Effects
and/or Pyrotechnic, require approval in the form of a laminate (license).
Performance Safety Team will issue the appropriate laminate once the artwork
has been approved. The multiple step process for approval is not to bog down the
artist but to assure that all safety regulations have been adhered to.

The Performance Safety Team and outside authorities, including law
enforcement, retain jurisdiction over all flame classifications. They have the right
to request to see the laminate and if not presented can override, stop, alter, or
cancel any artwork or performance with just cause. They have access to all areas
of the artwork or performance at all times. In order for the Performance Safety
Team to perform this function, the team
requires that you conform to the following safety guidelines:

ART INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Once you have filled out the Questionnaire, created a diagram of the art and
Pyrotechnic Scenario Diagrams and Leave No Trace plan, a dialogue with a
member of the Performance Safety Team will take place. If everything seems to
be in order the first phase of approval will be in place.

PYROTECHNIC SCENARIO
Please list all Pyrotechnic Special Effects and Materials being used. Include the
names of the firework items that you will be using (e.g. Black Cat firecrackers,
Masters of Orion cakes, etc.) and materials (e.g. rubber cement, smoke cloth,
etc.).

DIAGRAM - Supply all relevant diagrams / schematics for the following:

BASE CAMP SETUP - Prepare a diagram showing the following areas within
the base camp setup area:
Storage Ready Boxes (which must be made of appropriate materials as
outlined by NFPA.)
Point Of Assembly of all pyrotechnic materials (No smoking or open
flames within 25 feet of the area.)
Location of Fuel, flammable liquids, hazardous materials or anything
potentially dangerous other than camping gear. (No smoking or open flames
within 25 feet of the area.)

INSTALLATION / PERFORMANCE AREA - Prepare a diagram showing the
following areas within the art installation / performance area:
How will Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material be used in your art installation /
performance.
Preparation area: Where will the preparation area be in conjunction to where
the artwork stands.
Perimeter Safety Zones: Show where the artwork stands in relationship to
where participants/audience will be (and if performers are involved). And how
were these distances determined
Fire Extinguishers: Types and locations

SAFETY GUIDELINES

FIRE SAFETY LIAISON
Knowledgeable representative of the art installation or performance shall serve as
a Liaison, who is responsible for the exchange of information about the art
installation to the Performance Safety Team. They will maintain communication
of all aspects of the artwork pre-playa and during the event, such as: Scenario,
Special Effects Material & Supplies, Diagrams, Performance Schedule, Safety
Plan and Emergency Plan of Action during the use of the Pyrotechnic art. The
"Artist" registering the artwork and the "Fire Safety Liaison" can be the same
person or two different people.

On-Playa - For the artwork to receive approval, the Fire Safety Liaison must
attend a technical walk-through meeting the day prior to the use of Pyrotechnic
Special Effects & Material, with a member of the Performance Safety Team. If the
pre-meeting is missed by Liaison, Artist will not be allowed to operate the
Pyrotechnic art.

EMERGENCY PLAN OF ACTION
Any artist and their crew using Pyrotechnic Special Effects & Material must
develop an emergency plan of action. If an art installation or performance has
received approval and has been scheduled, this emergency plan of action shall be
submitted to the Performance Safety Team prior to the performance.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals must be
supplied and kept on site.

All safety concerns shall be listened to and addressed by artists/performers and
the Performance Safety Team to ensure a safe show.

PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY SCHEDULE
Performance schedule can be either a single performance or a series of nightly
occurrences for the week of the Burning Man event. Never start a performance
until all performers, safety team members, and participants members are in place
and ready.

CONTAINMENT PLAN
Storage of all fuel, flammables and pyrotechnic materials shall be secured in
approved containers, stored in a safe and secure area located a minimum of 100
feet from any open flame until used.

During setup and performance all fuel, flammables, and pyrotechnic materials
shall be secured in "Ready Boxes" and protected by the pyrotechnic operator
and/or assistants. "Ready Boxes" shall be placed at least 25 feet from any ignition
source. "READY BOX" will comply with the definition from NFPA 1124
standards: A Ready Box/Magazine (day box) shall be a portable structure that is
fire-resistant, theft-resistant, and weather-resistant, and shall comply with the
following provisions. Ready Box/Magazine shall be equipped with a padlock.

1. Ready Boxes/Magazines constructed of wood shall have sides, bottoms,
and covers or doors of 4-in. (101.6-mm) hardwood, well braced at the
corners. They shall be covered with sheet metal of not less than 26 gauge.
Nails exposed to the interior of the magazine shall be countersunk.
2. Fuel containers and pyrotechnic containers shall be labeled with the
owners name, the material contained, and quantity of material in the
containers.

NO SMOKING ZONES OR OPEN FLAME WILL BE PERMITTED Within
25 feet of any Point of Assembly area where any pyrotechnic material are. Within
25 feet of any location of fuel, flammable liquids, hazardous materials or anything
potentially dangerous, other than camping gear. The Artist & performance liaison
agree that No pyrotechnics, flame or spark will be permitted to cross, enter, go
over, under, on, or around the audience.

SAFETY PERIMETERS
An appropriate audience safety perimeter and performer's safety zone
shall be set well in advance of the performance and approved by the
Performance Safety Team.
No pyrotechnics shall be used within the city or camping area.
All Pyrotechnic special effects operators and assistants will be 21 years of
age or older and be trained in the use of fire extinguishers.
The Operator and assistants shall wear fire resistant clothing during any
performance.
Only people familiar with the safety considerations and hazards involved
are permitted to do fuel loading (fueling props). Wearing personal safety
gear (glasses, gloves, etc.) during fuel loading is required.
A safety sweep shall be performed before the show starts and after the
show is over to identify hazards or un-detonated pyrotechnics.
No performance will start until all performers, safety people, and
participants are in place, ready and the Performance Safety Team has
granted approval.
No carelessness, negligence, or unsafe conditions with pyrotechnics shall
be tolerated.
Do not drink alcohol, take drugs, or smoke when working with pyrotechnics.
No pyrotechnics shall be used within the city or camping area.
All Pyrotechnic special effects operators and assistants will be 21 years of age or
older and be trained in the use of fire extinguishers.
The Operator and assistants shall wear fire resistant clothing during any
performance.
Only people familiar with the safety considerations and hazards involved are
permitted to do fuel loading (fueling props). Wearing personal safety gear
(glasses, gloves, etc.) during fuel loading is required.
A safety sweep shall be performed before the show starts and after the show is
over to identify hazards or un-detonated pyrotechnics.
No performance will start until all performers, safety people, and participants
are in place, ready and the Performance Safety Team has granted approval.
No carelessness, negligence, or unsafe conditions with pyrotechnics shall be
tolerated.
Do not drink alcohol, take drugs, or smoke when working with pyrotechnics.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER NOTES
Not all fire extinguishers work for fighting all fires. Fire extinguisher rated for the
specific fuel in use will remain available at the site of art or performance with
flame effects for response to accidental fire. A wet blanket or towel must be
available for response to accidental burn to a person (e.g., smothering the fire on
the face of a fire breather) or to extinguish a prop. Dry chemical extinguishers are
required where fuel is stored, as they provide the best way to put out a fuel fire.
They create messes that must be cleaned up after use. Also, dry chemical
extinguishers start to lose charge after a single discharge and must be serviced
and refilled. Water fire extinguishers are useful for can put out fires involving
wood, paper, fabric, and performers' bodies. These extinguishers must never be
used on liquid fuel fires, as they will spread the fire. Also water is a good
conductor of electricity, so these extinguishers are a poor choice for electric fires.
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) extinguishers are good responses to problems with fire
props and electric fires. They leave no residue and can be used repeatedly until
they run out. But they work for small fires only.

STOP Stop where you are DO NOT RUN!
DROP Drop to the ground or to the floor and cover your face with your hands.
ROLL Roll to put out the flames.
Cool a burn right away with water, and obtain medical help.
If you are near someone whose clothing catches on fire, be sure to stop him or her
from running and make them STOP, DROP and ROLL!

I Have Read And Understand The Pyrotechnic Information And Accept Its
Conditions

___________________________________________________

Burning Man 2008 ~ Fire Safety Agreement:
Fuel and Hazardous Materials Storage

Since you indicate that you will be using combustible fuels in your artwork, you
must read and agree to the following Fuel and Hazardous Materials Storage
before continuing on to your Fire Questionnaire.

All participants using combustible fuels in an art installation (or for other
purposes) at Burning Man must educate themselves about and comply with
appropriate practices for storing and handling these materials.

Compressed and Liquefied Gasses
All gas cylinders must be stored in an upright position and secured to prevent
tipping and becoming an unguided projectile.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) cylinders greatly enhance any fire safety. Location of
such cylinders would save a firefighter from approaching too closely.
All cylinder valve caps are to remain on the cylinder valve assemblies unless in
use with plumbing or regulator set.
Main shut off valve (Key Valve) must be marked.
The Emergency Services Department (ESD) must be notified of the presence on
the playa and locations of acetylene cylinders of any size.
Acetylene cylinders should never be stored in the horizontal position and must
be separated from Oxygen cylinders by twenty feet unless plumbed or on a
cutting cart
Propane cylinders of 100 gallons or more are not permitted within the city
limits.
A safety perimeter of 20 feet radius must be maintained for compressed gases
and any camping area, and clear access must be provided for the
Emergency Services Department in case of fire.
Signage, "Flammable Fuel" must be easily seen.

Liquid Fuels
Any collection of 20 gallons or more of flammable liquid must be kept within a
secondary containment area. The containment method can be as simple as a
petroleum resistant tarp rolled up to provide a berm.
A supply of cat litter or fuel absorbent should be kept on hand near any spills
basin.
All containers for liquid fuels must be clearly labeled identifying contents and
hazards.
Original labels are preferred.
A safety perimeter of 30 feet radius must be maintained between liquid fuel
containers and any camping area, and clear access must be provided for the ESD
in case of fire.
A sufficient amount of dry chemical fire extinguishers must be kept visible
and available near the storage location of any liquid fuel.

Note: Petroleum and all other flammable liquids, burn at the surface of the
material, as it is vaporized by the fire or ambient heat. Applying water merely
spreads the flaming liquid over a wider area, where it vaporizes more rapidly,
intensifying the fire. The best way to put out such a fire is to cut off its air supply
or interrupts its chemical chain reaction. The smothering agents commonly used
for petroleum fires are carbon dioxide (CO2) and dry chemical powder
extinguishers. Both are effective for flammable liquids, but dry chemical is better
for outdoor use because it is not subject to wind, has a longer range and can
extinguish pressurized leaks of gas and liquid. For good all-around fire
protection, use an ABC or all-class fire extinguisher.

Safety Reminders
Store fuel away from any running generator.
Do not fill the tank on a generator that is running.
When transferring fuel, use a pump. Never try to start a siphon using your
mouth. A mouth full of gas or diesel could be fatal to you. For health reasons,
wash hands after fueling.
Keep all equipment used for petroleum storage and handling in good
condition. Watch for leaks, deterioration, or damage.
If fuel is spilled on your clothing, move away from any ignition source, and
allow the clothing to dry. Use waterless soap for hands. If fuel should splash
in eyes, use water to flush.
Be aware of static electricity that can build up on you and or a container.
Any spark can ignite gasoline vapors. Always fill containers on the ground, not in
vehicles.
Always use a bonding strap when transferring flammables and combustibles
between containers.

Please prepare 2 diagrams:
Base Camp - Where any fuels will be stored within your camp
Art Installation - Where any fuels will be stored in relation to the art.

This information will help the Emergency Services Department plan for
emergencies.

I Have Read And Understand The Above Information And Accept Its Conditions

___________________________________________