Permits & policies
Permits, insurance, sanitation, and legal approvals are managed end-to-end with templated documents and inspector-ready binders that keep venues and municipalities confident.
Temporary body art permits, health department filings, event-specific approvals.
$2M liability coverage, additional insured certificates, waivers, and vendor agreements.
Bloodborne pathogen (BBP) training, sanitation SOP, medical waste disposal.
Fire code compliance, load-in requirements, vendor guidelines, union stipulations.
Confirm municipal regulations, identify application forms, gather venue requirements, assign compliance producer.
Submit permits, BBP certifications, artist licenses, floor plans, restroom access details, and sanitation SOPs.
Schedule inspection windows, review onsite setup requirements, share contact sheet, prepare contingency plan.
Provide printed/digital binder containing permits, insurance, sanitation logs, emergency procedures, and daily checklists.
Lead times vary by municipality. Use this quick-reference table; full details live in the planner portal.
| City | Permit Type | Lead Time | Inspector Notes | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | Temporary Body Art Event | 6 weeks | Onsite inspection day-of; sharps hauler proof required. | Handwashing station mandatory. |
| New York, NY | Health Department Mobile Permit | 8 weeks | Pre-event inspection + artist background checks. | Venue must sign compliance affidavit. |
| Austin, TX | Temporary Body Art Operator | 4 weeks | Submit sanitized equipment list; remote approval possible. | Waste manifest due within 5 days post-event. |
| Chicago, IL | Department of Public Health Permit | 6 weeks | Inspector attends load-in; needs access to compliance binder. | Insurance to include City as additional insured. |
Permits, licenses, insurance, waivers, sanitation SOP, emergency plan.
View Document Pack →State licenses, BBP certificates, vaccination records, government IDs.
Download Sample →$2M general liability, aggregate coverage, venue and client named insured.
Request COI →Digital waiver intake, storage policy, and GDPR/CCPA compliance statement.
See FAQ →Compliance producer greets inspector, walks through binder, and answers questions.
Demonstrate sterilization procedures, single-use needles, PPE requirements.
Present permits, licenses, waivers, and waste contracts; provide copies on request.
Contact tree for venue, planner, LATP leadership, and health department.
Shade structure, climate control, and wind barriers required; generator planning available.
We collaborate with union teams for dock labor, electrical, and AV; submit call sheets 2 weeks out.
Mobile permits or shop partnerships arranged; portable handwashing and waste plans required.
Customs documentation, artist work visas, and global insurance extensions handled case-by-case.
Our compliance specialists will research requirements, prep filings, and coordinate inspectors so you can focus on the bigger picture.