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Grinder · 05-11-2004, 01:33 PM

There is no Federal law that covers this. The laws very state to state. Georgia here is a permit free state, but there are some local cities that do require permits.

For those of you going to Seattle, here are the requirements for Seattle:

Seattle Requirements For Filming

INSURANCE COVERAGE

1. In order to obtain a City permit, please make sure your insurance contains the following coverage and language.

a. The City of Seattle shall be named as additional insured under policy with respect to permits issued by the City.

b. The City of Seattle shall be given 20 days notice of any change, cancellation, expiration or renewal of the policy.

2. "Accord" insurance forms must have cancellation terms changed to read: "Should any of the above described policies be canceled or reduced as to coverage before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company will mail 20 days written notice to the named certificate holder/City of Seattle as an additional insured (bottom right hand corner.)

3. Insurance coverage needed:

a. General Liability: $1 million Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined.

b. Automobile Liability: $1 million Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined.

c. Use of explosives: $2 million Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined.

Only one certificate of insurance is required by the City for your filming operation, as opposed to one for Engineering, one for the Police Department, one for Parks, etc.

You may keep your insurance coverage on file for one year, for any future projects.

$500 / $1000 DAMAGE DEPOSIT

The purpose of the refundable deposit is to cover damage you may do to City facilities - fire hydrants, signals, broken sidewalks, parking strips or lawns. Upon completion of your work call the Film Office to request that your deposit be returned. The City Film Coordinator will inspect the film site(s) and check the status of any outstanding bills. Productions shall be responsible for restoration of the public places used under the master film permit.

You may leave your damage deposit on file for future use. Please notify Shannon Kelleher at 684-8504.

Exemptions

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

The City is happy to have you filming in Seattle and we want the residents to feel the same way. We receive the most complaints, especially the ones that go to the Mayor's Office and City Council, because residents feel they have not been given adequate notice, or the notice does not accurately reflect what will happen.

Please follow the procedures outlined below when notifying people and businesses in the area of filming activity.

a. All adjacent properties shall be notified a minimum of 2 days prior to filming.

b. Distribute notification in an area not less than one block in all directions from the area where you will be filming.

c. A sample notification form will be provided. If you prefer to make your own, be sure it contains all the information that is supplied on the sample form.

d. Call the Neighborhood Service Center coordinator in the area where you will be filming. They know the area better than anyone and need to know what is going on. They can also be very helpful if you need information about an area.

e. Failure to properly notify residents or to make reasonable accommodations to mitigate your impact on a neighborhood or business district may result in cancellation of your permit.

05-11-2004, 01:33 PM
Grinder Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 261	There is no Federal law that covers this. The laws very state to state. Georgia here is a permit free state, but there are some local cities that do require permits. For those of you going to Seattle, here are the requirements for Seattle: Seattle Requirements For Filming INSURANCE COVERAGE 1. In order to obtain a City permit, please make sure your insurance contains the following coverage and language. a. The City of Seattle shall be named as additional insured under policy with respect to permits issued by the City. b. The City of Seattle shall be given 20 days notice of any change, cancellation, expiration or renewal of the policy. 2. "Accord" insurance forms must have cancellation terms changed to read: "Should any of the above described policies be canceled or reduced as to coverage before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company will mail 20 days written notice to the named certificate holder/City of Seattle as an additional insured (bottom right hand corner.) 3. Insurance coverage needed: a. General Liability: $1 million Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined. b. Automobile Liability: $1 million Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined. c. Use of explosives: $2 million Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined. Only one certificate of insurance is required by the City for your filming operation, as opposed to one for Engineering, one for the Police Department, one for Parks, etc. You may keep your insurance coverage on file for one year, for any future projects. $500 / $1000 DAMAGE DEPOSIT The purpose of the refundable deposit is to cover damage you may do to City facilities - fire hydrants, signals, broken sidewalks, parking strips or lawns. Upon completion of your work call the Film Office to request that your deposit be returned. The City Film Coordinator will inspect the film site(s) and check the status of any outstanding bills. Productions shall be responsible for restoration of the public places used under the master film permit. You may leave your damage deposit on file for future use. Please notify Shannon Kelleher at 684-8504. Exemptions COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION The City is happy to have you filming in Seattle and we want the residents to feel the same way. We receive the most complaints, especially the ones that go to the Mayor's Office and City Council, because residents feel they have not been given adequate notice, or the notice does not accurately reflect what will happen. Please follow the procedures outlined below when notifying people and businesses in the area of filming activity. a. All adjacent properties shall be notified a minimum of 2 days prior to filming. b. Distribute notification in an area not less than one block in all directions from the area where you will be filming. c. A sample notification form will be provided. If you prefer to make your own, be sure it contains all the information that is supplied on the sample form. d. Call the Neighborhood Service Center coordinator in the area where you will be filming. They know the area better than anyone and need to know what is going on. They can also be very helpful if you need information about an area. e. Failure to properly notify residents or to make reasonable accommodations to mitigate your impact on a neighborhood or business district may result in cancellation of your permit.