{"data":{"id":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-fc-2011","jurisdiction":"us-nyc","citation":"N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 2011","heading":"Section FC 2011: Hot Air Balloon Operations","body":"2011.1 General.\n\nHot air balloon operations shall be conducted in accordance with this section.\n\n2011.1.1 Storage, handling and use of flammable gas.\n\nThe storage, handling and use of LPG or other flammable gas for hot air balloon operations shall additionally be conducted in accordance with FC Chapters 58 and 61, as applicable, and the rules.\n\n2011.2 Permit application.\n\nThe owner or operator of the hot air balloon, or in the case of an event involving multiple owners or operators of hot air balloons, the sponsor of such event, shall make application to the department for a permit at least 20 calendar days prior to any anticipated or scheduled operation. Permit applications shall be on such form and include such information and documentation as the commissioner may require, including the following:\n\n1. A site map of the area in which the hot air balloon operation is proposed to be conducted.\n\n2. Proof of a liability and casualty insurance policy in an amount to be determined by the commissioner but not less than two million dollars. Such insurance policy shall cover the permit holder and the permit holder's employees, agents and contractors from any loss, damage or injury to persons or property by reason of the conduct of the lifting operation, or the failure to comply with any requirement of this chapter or the rules, or the terms and conditions of the permit.\n\n3. A copy of the pilot's license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.\n\n4. A copy of the aircraft's airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.\n\n5. An affidavit of the property owner authorizing the hot air balloon operation on their property.\n\n6. All information and documentation required for issuance of a permit for LPG storage, handling and use in connection with the hot air balloon operation pursuant to FC Chapter 61 and the rules.\n\n2011.3 Required clearances.\n\nThe location at which hot air balloon operations are to be conducted are subject to the approval of the department, provided, however, that a balloon shall not be secured or filled unless there is at least 150 feet (45 720 mm) of open space in all directions when measured from the center of the balloon.\n\n2011.4 Securing of balloons.\n\nBalloons shall have at least a three-point tie down to substantially immovable objects.\n\n2011.5 Weather conditions.\n\nHot air balloon operations shall be conducted only under weather conditions conducive to such operation and in no circumstance when prevailing winds exceed 15 miles (24.135 km) per hour.\n\n2011.6 Discontinuance.\n\nDepartment representatives may temporarily suspend or cancel any hot air balloon operation if, in their judgment, conditions exist that endanger public safety.","path":["New York City Administrative Code","Title 29","Chapter 2: New York City Fire Code"],"source_url":"https://files.amlegal.com/pdffiles/NewYorkCity/Admin/XML.zip","current_through":"Local Law 2026/135 (enacted August 31, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T02:48:57Z","sha256":"e4f775f36310d8027bd5603c4d903622d651641544861bb966c7690d73116570","source_id":"us-nyc","stale":false,"prev":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-fc-2010","next":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-fc-2101"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}