A production that includes any of the following components or production activities shall be reviewed by the local municipalty Police Department and Fire-Rescue Department:

A. TRAFFIC CONTROL AND EQUIPMENT

The production requires traffic control; lane or street closures; “No Parking” signage, safety equipment, or other equipment such as generators are stored in the public right-of-way.

B. PYROTECHNICS, SPECIAL EFFECTS, OR OPEN FLAME

The production includes elements that require a Pyrotechnic; Special Effect; Open Flame; or other permit type required by the Birmingham Fire Code.

C. GUNFIRE AND WEAPONS

The production includes gunfire, or other special weapon props, such as but not limited to knives, swords, tasers, and explosive devices.

D. CRIME SCENE IN PUBLIC VIEW

The production includes any actions in public view that would cause a reasonable citizen to call 9-1-1 or think that a crime is being committed. Examples include but are not limited to scenes that portray a robbery, chase, abduction, etc.

E. OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY RISKS

The production includes any additional components or production activities that may pose a public safety risk.

A. PRODUCTIONS THAT IMPACT A LOCATION FOR LESS THAN FOUR HOURS

1. Film Birmingham requires notification to all residents, businesses, or other facilities within 300 feet of the proposed production.
2. The Good Neighbor Notification Form shall be used when it is anticipated that a production will impact a particular location for less than four hours.
3. The Form may be distributed in person, left as a “door hanger” at each address, and/or sent via email to each impacted entity.
4. Should a building with multiple units be managed by a building owner/manager, copies of the form sufficient for each address must be provided to the building owner/manager if access to distribute the form is not granted to the production company. The building owner/manager, however, must notify all tenants and know of no substantial objection to the proposed impact and associated activities.
5. The production company shall include executed copies of the completed forms with the Film Registration Form and shall provide a complete list of all notified entities.
6. The production company shall be responsible for resolving all community and operational issues associated with the production and the location prior to the beginning of filming.
7. Being good neighbors to our local businesses is very important to Film Birmingham. Access to businesses must remain open at all times. If access to a business will hinder filming, the impacted business has the right to request compensation from the production to compensate for income lost. An agreement between the business and the production must be reached prior to a location permit being issued. Film Birmingham will aid both entities in any way reasonably possible.

B. PRODUCTIONS THAT IMPACT A LOCATION FOUR HOURS OR MORE

1. Film Birmingham requires 80 percent of the residents, businesses, or other facilities within 300 feet of the proposed production to demonstrate support for a production that is anticipated to impact a location for four hours or more.
2. The Good Neighbor Survey shall be used when it is anticipated that a production will impact a particular location for four or more hours.
3. The Survey shall be distributed in person and must be signed by the affected business/facility owner or manager; or resident of the house, apartment, or condominium complex who is 18 years or older.
4. Should a building with multiple units be managed by a building owner/manager, they may sign on behalf of tenants if access is denied and copies of the form sufficient for each address are provided by the production company. The building owner/manager, however, must notify all tenants and know of no substantial objection of the proposed impact and associated activities at the time of signature.
5. The production company shall include an executed copy of the completed survey with the Film Registration Form.
6. The production company shall be responsible for resolving all community and operational issues associated with the production and the location prior to the beginning of filming.
7. Being good neighbors to our local businesses is very important to Film Birmingham. Access to businesses must remain open at all times. If access to a business will hinder filming, the impacted business has the right to request compensation from the production to compensate for income lost. An agreement between the business and the production must be reached prior to a location permit being issued. Film Birmingham will aid both entities in any way reasonably possible.

In addition to the basic information requested in the Film Registration Form, please send detailed production timelines and scripts, as applicable to assist us in better understanding the scope of the proposal. The following information relates to the completion of a Film Registration Form:

A. PRIMARY CONTACT

1. The Production Company listed on the Film Registration Form is the legal and responsible party. The Production Company can be a corporate entity, non-profit organization, or individual.
2. An individual must be identified on the Film Registration Form who will serve as the Primary Contact for all communication, requirements, and authorizations from the City of Birmingham. The Primary Contact must have the authority to make financial and operational decisions on behalf of the Production Company.
3. By submitting the Film Registration Form, the Production Company authorizes the Primary Contact to make operational and financial decisions on behalf of the Production Company.

B. FORM COMPLETENESS

1. All submissions must be legible and include all information requested. Incomplete or illegible forms shall not be processed.
2. If the production will use public property other than streets or right-of-way, authorization from the managing city department shall be included before processing of the request can begin.
3. If the production proposes to use a generator or other electrical distribution with a 50 kilovolt-amperes or larger rating, an Electrical Permit issued by the local Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits is required.
4. “No Parking” signposting requests shall include all of the following information:
   • Side of the Street (N/S for “North Side” and B/S for “Both Sides”, etc.)
   • Street Name & Type (Ave., St., Dr., Blvd., etc.)
   • Dates and Hours Requested
5. If an application section does not apply to the production, please indicate by entering N/A (not applicable) in the space.

C. FEES

1. There is no fee associated with the submission or processing of a Film Registration Form.
2. The production company shall be billed for the cost of all public safety services including, but not limited to, traffic control, police presence, vehicles, fire prevention services, etc.
3. Fees associated with the issuance of regulatory permits such as building, electrical, pyrotechnic/special effects; or use permits such as park or facility, etc. shall be assessed at the time of issuance.

E. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS ON SITE

1. The Primary Contact shall be required to maintain on-site at all times copies of all Film Registration Forms and associated authorizations, permits, certificates of insurance, neighborhood notifications, and other records associated with the production.

A. CITY PARK, RECREATION CENTER, OR PARK FACILITY

1. A completed Film Registration Form shall be submitted to the Park and Recreation Department.
2. Upon receipt of the Film Registration Form and supporting material, the documents shall be reviewed to ensure all information is complete. Incomplete or illegible Film Registration Forms shall not be processed.
3. The Park and Recreation Department shall review the request to determine that the space is available and all operational and/or community issues have been addressed.
4. Should modifications to the request be required, the Primary Contact shall be notified by the Park and Recreation Department.
5. If no activities that require public safety review as described in Section 2 exist and all operational and community issues, including any required modifications, have been addressed, a Park User Permit shall be issued.
6. If any activities that require public safety review as described in Section 2 exist, following issuance of the Park Use Permit, the Film Registration Form and supporting material shall be forwarded to Film Birmingham by the Park and Recreation Department. The request shall then be reviewed following the process described in Section 7 B.

B. CITY STREETS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS, AND OTHER CITY PUBLIC FACILITIES; PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PARK PROPERTY WHEN ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW EXIST

1. A completed Film Registration Form shall be submitted to Film Birmingham.
2. Upon receipt of the Film Registration Form and supporting material, the documents shall be reviewed to ensure all information is complete. Incomplete or illegible Film Registration Forms shall not be processed.
3. Film Birmingham shall distribute the information to the Birmingham Police Department and Fire Department-Rescue Department. On a case-by-case basis, information shall be provided to any other municipality department with regulatory or operational responsibility for a particular component of the proposed production.
4. Should modifications to the request be required by a department, the Primary Contact shall be notified by that department.
5. Should the production require “No Parking” signage, lane or street closures; and/or activities that require police, traffic control, or fire prevention personnel to be present during the filming, an equipment list and/or cost estimate for such services shall be provided to the Primary Contact. The Primary Contact must also complete the Good Neighbor Outreach process.
6. The departments shall review the request to determine that all public safety, operational, and/or community issues have been addressed.
7. Should all public safety, operational, and community issues, including any required modifications, be addressed, Film Birmingham shall provide the Primary Contact authorization to film.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

1. Production Companies and their agents must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including but not limited to Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Recycling requirements.
2. Productions Companies and their agents must also obtain and keep in effect all permits and licenses required to conduct the requested activities.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Please review the following information regarding parking restrictions for the City of Birmingham. These restrictions are to be followed and will be enforced in ALL circumstances regardless of any general parking permits that may be issued to a production. Many of these restrictions are in place to ensure emergency vehicle access and safe driving conditions. PLEASE help ensure filmmaking in Birmingham is a positive experience for all.

PLACES WHERE STOPPING OR PARKING IS PROHIBITED (NO SIGNS WILL BE POSTED). There is “NO PARKING” allowed in the following area.: ( Please Note: the granting of special requests, obligate the producer to put in place an approved and appropriate alternative safety measure)

1. Within FIFTEEN FEET of a FIRE HYDRANT
2. Within TWENTY FEET of an INTERSECTION
3. Within TWENTY FEET upon the approach to any STOP SIGN, flashing beacon, yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway
4. Within TWENTY FEET of the entrance to a fire station
5. On a sidewalk
6. Within THREE FEET of a public or private driveway, wheelchair ramp, or bicycle ramp
7. Within an intersection
8. On a crosswalk
9. Within FIFTY FEET of a railroad crossing
10. Alongside or opposite any street excavation when stopping, standing or parking would block traffic
11. Alongside or on a neutral ground
12. Any place where parking will block a traffic control device

** Please note: Distance should be calculated to include any truck gates or trailers. Parking is also prohibited without prior content from the agencies listed below:

1. Freight Zones (Traffic Engineering)
2. Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority stops (BJCTA)
3. Hotel Passenger Zones (Hotel Management)
4. Traffic Lanes (without street closure permit and appropriate detour plan) (Traffic Engineering)

*No Permits will be given for designated HANDICAPPED PARKING No vehicle may stop or park in a signed parking space for persons with disabilities except a vehicle with a handicapped license plate or disabled veterans license plate.

NOTE: NO PARKING IN ENFORCEMENT ZONES. No vehicle may stop or park in this zone without being identified as belonging in this zone.