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UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

VII. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The limits of coverage set forth in this requirement is a minimum amount, and in any situation where an unusually high risk of liability is present, the campus may require the Lessee to carry insurance with a higher limit. This requirement is in accordance with the California State University Policy Manual for Contracting & Procurement (Release 1.2), 412.06 contracts Requiring Insurance Coverage.

  1. The Insurer must have a current A.M. Best’s rating of not less than A:VII.
  2. General and Business Automobile Liability. Lessee shall furnish to the University prior to the event, an underwriter's endorsement with a certificate of insurance stating that there is liability insurance presently in effect for the lessee with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 aggregate; and that Business Automobile Liability insurance (where applicable) is in effect with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The certificate holder shall be: Trustees of the CSU.
  3. Employer Liability: $1,000,000.
  4. Workers’ Compensation: As required under California law.

    The underwriter’s endorsement for each certificate shall identify the University as an additional insured by stating the following:

    1. That the insurer will not cancel the insured's coverage without thirty (30) days prior notice to the University;
    2. That the State of California, the Trustees of the California State University, the California State University, Long Beach, and the officers, employees, volunteers and agents of each of them, are included as additional insureds, except for professional liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance.
    3. That the State, the Trustees, the University, and the employees, officers, and agents of each of them will not be responsible for any premiums or assessments on the policy.

VIII. SAFETY REGULATIONS

As a component of applying for a film permit on campus, you must submit an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, as required of all employers conducting business within the State of California (ref. CCR, Title 8, section 3203.) The University requires your compliance with all California Occupational Safety & Health Administration (CalOSHA) General Industry and Construction

Industry Safety Orders with any production company pre-filming, filming, and post-filming activity on campus and with the condition and placement of your equipment. The University must approve any special effects your production company does on or in close proximity to the campus. We will also assess and identify where the location of film equipment will be placed on campus during the film shoot. Filming equipment (i.e., cameras, trucks, props, generators, and electrical cords, etc.) shall be set up in a fashion that does not create safety hazards. Film crews must take steps to ensure that the placement of such equipment does not result in tripping hazards, fire hazards, blocked exits, or other safety concerns. Protective matting is required over all cords, which cross walkways. Generators must meet university noise-level and voltage requirements. Fueling of generators must be carried out so as to eliminate any spills of fuel. Any releases of fuel or other fluids from generators or other internal combustion engine driven equipment must be prevented from entering university catch basins, and must be cleaned up promptly. Generator exhaust and emissions must be in compliance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District clean air regulations. Open flames and or the University must approve use of fire in advance.

The University also requires your compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.