18A.40.100 Insurance.
A. Prior to event permit approval, Pierce County Finance shall find that Commercial General Liability insurance and a separate additional Insured Endorsement for the Host Organization and all contracted service providers has been provided.
1. If the event includes the use of alcohol, Liquor Liability Insurance will also be required.
B. Minimum policy limits are generally $1 million per occurrence with a $2 million aggregate; however, the County reserves the right to adjust policy limits according to the level of risk associated with the event.
1. Events operating amusement rides shall provide a Certificate of Insurance showing evidence of Comprehensive General Public Liability and Property Damage Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $10 million per occurrence.
2. Each policy and endorsement must include the County, its officer, employees, volunteers and agents as additionally named insured.
3. Insurance coverage must be primary and maintained for the duration of the event including set-up and dismantle dates and times.
C. The applicant and all contracted service providers that have paid employees must also submit proof of Workers Compensation Insurance with a minimum policy limit of $1 million.
D. If the event has pollution or environmental exposure, an Environmental Insurance Policy will be required with a minimum limit of $1 million naming the County as an additional insured.
E. If a service provider indicates their insurance is already on file with the County Finance Department, that information shall be included with the submission of insurance documents. Examples of common service providers include: Professional Event Organizer, Medical Services, Private Security Company, Parking/Shuttle Company, Equipment Rental Company, Power/Lighting Company, Staging/Production Services Company, Sanitation Services, Pyrotechnic/Special Effects Provider, Catering/ Bar Service.