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Work Permits
Works permits may provide authorization for short-term access, and improvements to or physical alterations of Canal real property.
What are Event Permits
This permit process helps the Canal Corporation Real Property Management Team coordinate with police, fire, medical services, public works, and other departments to support your event. It also ensures compliance with local ordinances, safety codes, and insurance requirements.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their event permit request as early as possible, generally at least 90 days before the planned event date—to allow sufficient time for review and approval.
An Event Permit is required for activities that involve the following:
- Gatherings of people
- Anticipated Attendance
- Use of public streets, parks, or facilities
- Structures
- Amplified sound, stages, or temporary structures
- Amenities
- Vendors, food trucks, or alcohol service
- Activities
- Street closures or traffic impacts
- Public Planning.
Event Permit Documents
Download a sample application.
Insurance Requirements
Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance (copy of ACORD form) providing the following minimum limits:
- $2,000,000 Commercial General Aggregate (subject to increase once full scope has been determined)
- $1,000,000 Each Occurrence for Combined Property Damage and/or Bodily Injury including Death
- $1,000,000 Commercial Automobile Liability required for vehicles to access or park at the site
Certificate Holder Address: NYS Canal Corporation, 30 South Pearl Street 5th Floor, Albany, NY 12207
- Workers Compensation - NYS Canal Corp. will only accept insurances listed below:
- Form C105.2 or U26.3 or;
- Form SI-12 (If Self Insured) or;
- Form CE-200 (Certificate of attestation of exemption)
- Disability - NYS Canal Corp. will only accept insurances listed below:
- Form DB-120.1 or;
- Form DB-155 (If Self Insured) or;
- Form CE-200 (Certificate of attestation of exemption)