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Each participating vendor must provide the City of Modesto with an appropriate insurance certificate or a signed liability waiver.

Venders must provide general liability insurance with a minimum limit of liability per occurrence of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage. Vendors must list the following information on the Certificate of Insurance in the area titled "Description of Operations" and Endorsements: The City of Modesto, its Officers, Agents, Employee & Volunteers are named as additional insured per the attached endorsement. Project: Earth Day in the Park Festival.

Vendors shall provide the City with separate endorsements evidencing proof of the City's additional insured status as to both the general liability and automobile liability insurance policies.
If applicable, Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum limit of liability per occurrence of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage. This insurance shall cover any automobile for bodily injury and property damage.
If applicable, Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance for vendors who will have employees working during the event.
All endorsements referenced above must include the applicable policy number.

Open Flames and Appliances Emitting Grease Laden Vapors A. Cooking and heating equipment shall not be located within 10 feet of exits or combustible materials. B. Tents where cooking is performed shall be separated from temporary membrane structures, other tents and canopies by a minimum of 20 feet. C. Outdoor cooking that produces sparks (solid fuel) or grease-laden vapors shall not be performed within 20 feet from a temporary membrane structure, tent or canopy. D. Cooking appliances without an automatic fire protection system shall be operated in a separate area from the sales tent. E. Canopies may be used over LPG barbecues. Where canopies are allowed they shall be made from flame retardant material, with a State Fire Marshal label, and must be a minimum of 10 feet from sales tent. F. All tents being used as a food booth must be flame retardant and must be labeled. G. Ash disposal shall be the responsibility of the organization and shall be either contained within the cooking unit, or placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid to be transported away from the site for disposal. Fire Extinguisher A. A2-A-10-B:C – rated fire extinguisher is required for each temporary booth. B. A 2-A-40-B:C – K-class rated wet chemical fire extinguisher is required where deep-fat fryers are used. C. The extinguisher must be serviced annually or after it has been used. A current tag must be attached to the extinguisher or indicate on the label a date of manufacture within the last 12 months. (Title 19 CCR) LPG Tanks A. All tanks must be stored outside the temporary booth, and must be adequately secured in an upright position to prevent damage. B. There is a limit of one, five-gallon tank per cooking appliance with a two appliance maximum per booth. Additional tanks may be stored away from the cooking/public area at a secured location. C. No electrical or other ignition source shall be in the same area as the tanks, or with LPG lines and connections. D. Equipment such as tanks, valves, tubing and other related components shall be listed. Burners A. Combustible material must be kept a minimum of three feet from all heat sources. Generators A. Generators and other internal combustion power sources shall be separated from booths, tents and canopies by a minimum of 20 feet and be isolated from contact with the public by fencing, enclosure, or other approved means. B. Refueling shall be performed in an approved location not less than 20 feet from booths, tents, and canopies. Fueled Equipment A. Flammable-liquid-fueled equipment shall not be used in booths, tents, or canopies. B. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored outside in an approved manner not less than 50 feet from booths, tents, and canopies.