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Event Safety Information

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The New York State Fairgrounds host more than 180 events every year. We’re here to make them easy and safe for you and your guests. Please review all the information below.

Questions or concerns? Contact john.hammerstedt@agriculture.ny.gov or call (315) 728-4447.

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General Safety Information for Show Promoters:

Fairgrounds Event Fire Code References
Fairgrounds Temporary Structure Guidelines
NYS DOH Public Gathering & Function Sanitary Code Part 18 Information
Fairgrounds First Aid Stations, AEDs & Water Refill Station Locations
Fairgrounds UAS (drone) Operations Policy

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Fire Safety Information:

Fairgrounds Event Fire Code References
New York State Building Standards and Codes
Fire Code of NYS » Sec. 319 - Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles
Fire Code of NYS » Sec. 607 - Commercial Kitchen Hoods
Fire Code of NYS » Sec. 904.12 - Alternative Automatic Fire Systems (Commercial Cooking Systems)
Fire Code of NYS » Sec. 906.4 - Portable Fire Extinguishers (Cooking Equipment Fires)