Rice University
Public Assembly/Special Event Planning

When planning a special event be sure all necessary permits have been filed with the University and the Houston Fire Department.

Planning for all events should begin by contacting Risk Management at x4751 and Environmental Health and Safety at x4444

The City of Houston Fire Department requires special permits for the following:
Candles and open flames in assembly areas
Fireworks/pyrotechnics
Liquefied petroleum gases (Propane for cooking or other uses)
Open burning (barbecue pits, bonfires)
Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies

Rice University requires all vendors to be insured.
Vendor shall provide Rice with a Certificate of Insurance that includes:
Commercial General Liability – minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence
Aggregate $2,000,000
Rice named as additional insured
All rights of subrogation against Rice shall be waived
Rice reserves the right to request additional policies or increased amounts of coverage

The Houston Fire Department and EH&S require all assemblies be monitored and within posted occupancy limits.
All fire and life safety codes must be followed.