Requirements for all Block Parties.
1. An area of one continuous lane, with sufficient width to accommodate Police, Ambulance and Fire Vehicles must remain free from any physical objects, regardless of size and weight.
2. At least one adult must be designated to guide vehicles while backing and walk same to barricade in the event a resident insists on entering or leaving a closed area while barricades are in place.
3. Block party organizers must contact Director of Operations Ron Kistner, at 201-818-4410, and arrange for barricades to be dropped off before the event, and subsequently be returned. D.P.W. barricades must be used to block the entire roadway at all closing locations.
4. Pursuant to State Statute and Borough Ordinance, this approval allows for the roadway to be legally closed only for the date and time listed above. Separate requests must be submitted to the Borough in writing every time the roadway is closed.

FIRE SAFETY
1. A fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A:120BC must be immediately available at every location where there is cooking or any open flame, including welding. The same size extinguisher is also required in/on each generator.
2. All propane or other gas cylinders over 20 pounds (grill size) must be secured to prevent tip over.
3. All propane equipment including hose fittings, tanks, and cooking appliances must be clean and in good condition. Damaged or leaking equipment is not permitted.
4. Only heavy-duty extension cords will be permitted where extension cords must be used.
5. Dumpsters or trash containers may not be placed within ten feet of a structure.
6. Fire hydrants must be kept clean at all times and cannot be used as tie down posts.
7. Access for emergency vehicles must be maintained at all times.
8. All safety systems such as exit lights, emergency lights, smoke detectors, and fire suppression system must be maintained and fully operational for inspection.
9. All decorations used on floats or stage must be made of flame resistance materials.
10. Tents over 900 square feet or 30 feet in any dimension must comply with the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code of the State of New Jersey and the Uniform Building Code of the State of New Jersey. Tents are required to obtain a building permit as a “temporary structure” depending on configuration.

PERMIT REGULATIONS
1. No more than two permits will be issued per ward for any given date.
2. Residents and emergency vehicles must be allowed means of egress at all times.
3. All applications with the attached petitions for Block Parties, Parades, Bazaars, and Festivals must be completed and returned to the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources and Culture at least four (4-6) weeks prior to date of event.
a. Parade permits do not need petitions; however, the application must still be filled out.
b. No person shall engage in, form, or start any parade in the City without obtaining a permit from the Police Director. A parade shall mean any assemblage of 25 or more people engaged in an organized procession of any duration along a public street or highway, following a certain route, whether predetermined or not. No permit shall be issued to permit a parade prior to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, except in connection with a religious procession.
c. With the exception of a street closure for a road and/ or building construction, contact the Trenton Police Department at (609) 989-3903.
4. Amplified music is restricted in accordance with the provisions of City Code.
5. Concessions of any kind are prohibited unless proper permits are obtained from the City Clerk or the responsible government agent.
6. The charging of admission fees or the collection of voluntary financial contributions is strictly prohibited.
7. Public consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited, unless vendor has applied and been approved for an ABC Permit to sell alcohol. These permits are obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at 609-989 -3187.
8. Violation of the rules and regulations will result in the denial of future applications.
9. Main thoroughfares and busy streets may not be blocked off for block parties.
10. There is a $40.00 refundable deposit for each barricade plus a $5.00 barricade fee. Payment of fee and arrangements for set-up, pick up, and return of barricades must be made five (5) business days prior to the event directly to the Department of Traffic and Transportation located in City Hall at (609) 989-3612.
11. Permits must be on person or the sponsor(s) during the event, in order that police or other City representatives may confirm.