Griffith Quarry Park Usage Policies

GENERAL POLICIES

GRIFFITH QUARRY is a public Park and cannot be reserved for any individuals or groups sole use. Therefore be aware that other visitors may be in the park during your use.

Information regarding use of Griffith Quarry is available by contacting the Placer County Parks Division at (530) 886-4901. Application for use must be made NO LESS THAN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS prior to the anticipated event.

A completed application package, including Singed Application, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Form and Applicable Deposit, must be received by the Department of Facility Services WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE INITIAL RESERVATION REQUEST.

PAYMENT of deposit must be in the form of a check or money order payable to Placer County.

CANCELLATIONS must be made within ten (10) working days prior to the event date.

BRINGING DOGS to the park discouraged. However, if a dog is in the park, it must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and it’s owner is responsible for cleaning up after it.

AMPLIFIED MUSIC is not allowed in the park without a request for amplified sound signed by the Parks Administrator.

COMMERCIAL USE of the park site for profit is not permitted.

CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE

Certificates of Insurance (MINIMUM OF $1,000,000 liability) may be required for park reservations depending on the scope of the event. The certificates can either be obtained through the event holder’s homeowner’s insurance, or through Placer County’s Risk Management Department (530) 886-2603. Placer County must have a signed original copy of the insurance certificate before the event can be scheduled on the calendar. Your insurance carrier may charge an additional fee for the “Additional Insured Endorsement”. ISO Endorsements that are acceptable to the County are: Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form No. CG 20 09 11 85 and CG 20 10 11 85.

Each general liability policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language:

“The County of Placer, its officers, agents, and employees, is named as additional insured for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured in the performance of this Agreement.”

“The insurance provided is primary coverage of the County of Placer with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by the County, and no insurance held or owned by the County shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.”

PLEASE INCLUDE THE LOCATION AND DATE OF EVENT ON THE POLICY CERTIFICATE

NO FIRES OR BARBECUES ARE ALLOWED IN GRIFFITH QUARRY.PARKING is limited in Griffith Quarry Park.

ELECTRICITY is available in the Quarry. Arrangements must be made in advance with the Parks Division to have it turned on.

PORTABLE RESTROOM FACILITIES may be required for groups in excess of 100 at a rate of 1 per 100 people.

DUMPSTERS may be required for large event-generated refuse. Applicant can make these arrangements by contacting the local disposal service.

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	Griffith Quarry Park Usage Policies GENERAL POLICIES GRIFFITH QUARRY is a public Park and cannot be reserved for any individuals or groups sole use. Therefore be aware that other visitors may be in the park during your use. Information regarding use of Griffith Quarry is available by contacting the Placer County Parks Division at (530) 886-4901. Application for use must be made NO LESS THAN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS prior to the anticipated event. A completed application package, including Singed Application, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Form and Applicable Deposit, must be received by the Department of Facility Services WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE INITIAL RESERVATION REQUEST. PAYMENT of deposit must be in the form of a check or money order payable to Placer County. CANCELLATIONS must be made within ten (10) working days prior to the event date. BRINGING DOGS to the park discouraged. However, if a dog is in the park, it must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and it’s owner is responsible for cleaning up after it. AMPLIFIED MUSIC is not allowed in the park without a request for amplified sound signed by the Parks Administrator. COMMERCIAL USE of the park site for profit is not permitted. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE Certificates of Insurance (MINIMUM OF $1,000,000 liability) may be required for park reservations depending on the scope of the event. The certificates can either be obtained through the event holder’s homeowner’s insurance, or through Placer County’s Risk Management Department (530) 886-2603. Placer County must have a signed original copy of the insurance certificate before the event can be scheduled on the calendar. Your insurance carrier may charge an additional fee for the “Additional Insured Endorsement”. ISO Endorsements that are acceptable to the County are: Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form No. CG 20 09 11 85 and CG 20 10 11 85. Each general liability policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language: “The County of Placer, its officers, agents, and employees, is named as additional insured for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured in the performance of this Agreement.” “The insurance provided is primary coverage of the County of Placer with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by the County, and no insurance held or owned by the County shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.” PLEASE INCLUDE THE LOCATION AND DATE OF EVENT ON THE POLICY CERTIFICATE NO FIRES OR BARBECUES ARE ALLOWED IN GRIFFITH QUARRY.PARKING is limited in Griffith Quarry Park. ELECTRICITY is available in the Quarry. Arrangements must be made in advance with the Parks Division to have it turned on. PORTABLE RESTROOM FACILITIES may be required for groups in excess of 100 at a rate of 1 per 100 people. DUMPSTERS may be required for large event-generated refuse. Applicant can make these arrangements by contacting the local disposal service.