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Event planning

Event planning

When planning your special event, there are several factors to consider. Whether you’re planning a Stampede event or a holiday event, the Calgary Fire Department is available to assist to ensure a safe event. We encourage event organizers, sponsors and vendors to be familiar with safe-fire practices and procedures for all events, whether inside a building, outside with cooking booths or in a temporary tent.

To work collaboratively with the Calgary Fire Department for the fire-safe planning of your event, please call 311.​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Responsibilities of event organizers

    A vendor must comply with all fire and safety regulations at all times while participating in special events.

  • Fire safety codes officers for events

    One or more standby Fire Safety Codes Officers may attend your event before and during the activity for the safeguarding of life and property.

  • Fire safety plans for events

    All events that occur in Calgary have to comply with specific National Fi​re Code (Alberta Edition) requirements. One of these requirements is to have a fire safety plan. When submitting your permit application, two copies or an electronic copy of a floor/area layout must be included.

  • Tents and air-supported structures

    All tents must conform to the Alberta Building Code and the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition).

  • Cooking booths at events

    In order to increase fire safety for both booth operators and the public, requirements must be met when portable exterior (open-flame cooking devices/booths) are used during a special event:

  • Straw or hay bales for public events or displays

    The Calgary Fire Department guideline to all users and suppliers of display straw bales within the City of Calgary.

  • Special events

    Planning a special event? We have some useful information to help.

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