Which activities require a Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) Permit?
• Motion Picture/Television Shooting. • Still Photography. • Premieres: Red carpet, film, television, and theatre events. Q) What activity falls under the parameters of obtaining a Parade Permit? A) A parade permit is required in order to conduct a procession, parade, or race within NYC. Q) Do I need a permit to have fireworks or pyrotechnics at an event? A) Yes. Once you have filed a permit application with the appropriate agency (SAPO, Parks, NYPD, MOFTB), you will then be directed by the permitting agency to contact the New York City Fire Department to apply for a permit. Q) Do I need a permit if I am building a stage for my event? A) If you are building a stage over two (2) feet high, you will need to file for a Department of Buildings Structure permit. However, you must file your application first with one of the primary permitting agencies: SAPO, Parks, NYPD, MOFTB and then you will be directed by the permitting agency to contact the Department of Buildings. Q) What are the insur
