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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Chief Wittwer
BY: Ben Hayman, Fire Marshal
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: 1/29/19
SUBJECT: Fireworks Permit Approval for the Seattle Seawolves 2019 Season
ISSUE
The Seattle Seawolves Rugby Team would like to have pyrotechnics used at heir home games.
BACKGROUND
Pyro and Fire FX, LLC on behalf of the Seattle Seawolves Rugby Team has requested approval
for a fireworks permits for the Seawolves 2019 season home games, pursuant to RCW 70.77
and TMC 8.12.020. Pyro and Fire FX will be using the devices in the follow manner. During the
player intro videos, green and blue smoke SG18X grenades will be used. Then the players will
enter the field between the two G-Flame units. During the national anthem the following
pyrotechnics will be used: 4 comet 50's, Artillery plates, and 6 Mine 75's. The Cry 2 Jets are
non -pyrotechnic devices which are fired after each score.
DISCUSSION
The Seattle Seawolves Rugby Team would like to use fireworks during the opening ceremonies.
Starfire Sports is supportive of the use of fireworks and has provided written documentation for
this support. Staff has reviewed the submitted documents and supports the request. These
fireworks are similar to those used during Sounders and Seahawks games. Please note that the
pyrotechnic display for the Seawolves games, do not have the size and complexity that are
used during the July 41h event at Fort Dent. We are asking for an expedited schedule, so that it
is approved for the next scheduled home game on February 17, 2019.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the application be approved at the February 4, 2019 Public Safety
Committee meeting and then forwarded to the Regular City Council meeting that same night.
ATTACHMENTS
Washington State Public Fireworks Display Permit Packet
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Below are example of the types of pyrotechnics that will be used during
the Seawolves 2019 season and are similar to those used at
Sounders and Seahawks games.
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January 24, 2019
City of Tukwila Fire Marshall
Attn. Ben Hayman
444 Andover Park E.
Tukwila, WA 98188
Dear City of Tukwila:
This letter is intended to serve as approval by Starfire Sports allowing Pyro & Fire FX, LLC t
perform Seawolves game day pyrotechnics for the 2019 season home games.
The approved pyrotechnics and non -pyrotechnics are limited to:
Streamers
Cryo 2 Jets
EG18X Smoke Grenade —1 blue, 1 green
Gataxis G-Flames
Pyro-4 Comets, Artillery Plate, 6 Mines. All Pyro is to be on an 8'X8' mat
Sincere
Starfire Sports
Sean Engl
Director
cc. Pyro & Fire FX, LLC
Starfire Sports is a Washington State non-profit corporation and is designated as a 501(c) (
charitable organization by the IRS. Starfire Sports Tax Identification Number: 47-0887811
Sfare Spo
14800 Starfire Way
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: 206,431.3232
Fax: 206.431.6811
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THIS FORM IS INTENDED TO BE USED AS A GENERIC PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMIT FOR THE AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION AND PYROTECHNIC OPERATORS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON STATE
PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT
Applicant
Name of Event
Street Address ( 4�
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Experienced Assistant's Name
General Display Company Name
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Attach a separate piece of paper and/or copies of the following documents:
The number of set pieces, shells (specify single or multiple break), and other items,
The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to the display,
A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be
discharged; the location of all buildings, highways, and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the
audience will be restrained; and the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines, or other overhead
obstruction.
Documentary proof of procurement of Surety bond or public liability insurance,
Local Fire Code Authority
Authority Having Jurisdiction
Name of Permitting Official
Title
Permit Granted: ❑ Yes
Restrictions/Notations
Phone No.
0 Yes, with Restrictions (see "Notations" below) ❑ No
Signature of Permitting Official
Date of Approval Permit Number
If approved, this permit is granted for the date and time noted herein under the authority of the International Fire Code in
accordance with Revised Code of Washington 70.77 and all applicable rules and ordinances pertaining to fireworks in this
jurisdiction. This permit is INVALID unless in the possession of a properly licensed Pyrotechnic Operator, who is
responsible for any and all activities associated with the firing of this show_
MUST BE APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
3000-420-050 (R 3/13)
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PRODUCER
DRAYTON INSURANCE BROKERS INC
2500 Center Point Rd #301
Birmingham, AL 35215
INSURED
Pyro & Fire FX, LLC
P.O. Box 193
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
COVERAGES
A CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
DATE(MMIDD/YYYY)
4/16/2018
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER,
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on
this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement)s),
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INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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PQLICY NUMBER
CA000003209-28-1110
CA000003209-28-1110
POLICY EFF
(MM/DpIYYYY)
4/17/18
4/17/18
POLICY EXP
(MM/DD/YYYY),
4/17/19
LIMITS
EACH OCCURRENCE
DAMAGE IL) HEN ILU
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4/17/19
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS !LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attachedif more space is required)
Starfire Sports is included as an Additional Insured in respect of liability caused by the
Named Insureds operations. Coverage does not apply to liability caused by the Additional
Insureds negligent acts or omissions.
STATUTE I I ERH
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
E.L DISEASE- EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
$500,000
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
Starfire Sports
14800 Starfire Way
Tukwila, WA 98188
CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS,
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OC 19:.' * 15 ACORD CORPORATION. All rigserved.
ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks • ACORD
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Sea elves Schedtile
January 27 @7:30pm
February 17 @ 5pm
February 24 @ 4 pm
March 10 @ 5pm
March 3@5pm
April 21 @ 7 pm
May 26 @ 5 pm
June 2 @ 5 pm