General Conditions of Consent
- All cast and crew shall abide by the conditions of hire as set out in the approval permit.
- Filmmakers must comply with all Shire signs, and all directions from Shire officers or other authorities
Notification
- Where directed by the Shire, the Production Company must undertake an information letter box drop and personal communication to all business proprietors, residents and other occupants in the visiting to be completed by (date as dictated by the Shire), with any concerns or requirements raised, resolved, or accommodated to the satisfaction of the Shire. (A copy of the information letter drop must be submitted with the application form.)
- Filmmakers must give particular consideration to businesses whose trade could be adversely affected by filming activities.
Removal of Litter
- The applicant shall ensure that all litter is removed before the end of each day’s filming.
- The Production Company shall ensure that the area to be used for filming and related filming activities shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of the Shire with all waste materials bagged and removed from the site by the Production Company.
- The Shire may require damage or cleaning bonds as deemed fit. An costs involved for any extraordinary cleaning subsequently required during or after the shoot, which is to be undertaken by the Shire, will be the applicant's responsibility.
Communication
- Filmmakers must report any damage to the site as soon as possible and be available to verify that the conditions of approval are met.
Emergency and Essential Service Access
- Access to fire exits or utilities (e.g. electricity, water, telephone lines) and emergency vehicle access must not be impeded.
Evidence of Permits on Site
- A copy of the filming permit (and other regulatory approval) shall be on‐site all times and in possession of the Location or Unit Manager, who should be identifiable by all crew members.
- Applicants must consult with the Shire and other approving authorities if there are any material changes to filming plans, in case an amended approval is required.
Noise
- All noise must comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.
- Any noise generated by the filming and associated activities shall not give rise to an increase of 5dBA or more above the indoor background and sound pressure level.
- Filmmakers are to keep noise to a minimum, particularly when arriving in a neighbourhood before 7am or during night shoots.
Temporary Structures
- No temporary structures (such as, marquees, scaffolding, etc.) may be set‐up without prior approval from the Shire.
Traffic (Pedestrian and Vehicular)
- Production personnel must cooperate with state agencies and the Shire to maintain efficient traffic flows and the safety of other road users. The Production Company must ensure that the activities are undertaken without unduly disrupting stakeholders, pedestrians, and/or motorists in the vicinity of the location.
- Traffic stopping and diversions must be carried out by an accredited traffic controller and in accordance with a traffic management plan as agreed by the Shire and if necessary, the Western Australian Police.
- Pedestrian traffic should not be obstructed or impeded at any time, without prior approval from the Western Australian Police.
- Filming approvals do not permit the closing of any public road to normal uses or disruption to traffic, including pedestrian movement, unless specifically authorised by the Shire.
- A minimum of 1.8 metres clear width on the footpath must be available for pedestrians.
- Any major road closures or diversions require advance warning signs 14 days prior to filming.
Shops and Businesses
- Cast and crew are not to loiter in front of shops or residences or block the access of the local community.
- Filmmakers shall not block buildings or keep equipment in front of buildings that are not working directly with the shoot. Equipment shall not be placed in front of closed shopfronts when there is an early call – business owners will need to open on time and receive deliveries.
- Crews should be encouraged to patronage local businesses during breaks.
- The applicant must minimise any potential inconvenience to local residents or adjoining business premises during filming.
Risk Management/Occupational Health and Safety
- Filmmakers, cast, and crew are to abide by film industry safety practices, especially in relation to special effects, stunts and the use of firearms or weapons.
- All cables located on footpaths are to be covered by approved ramps and/or other safety measures.
- Appropriate safety measures and hazard markers must be in place to prevent injury or harm to the public and production crew.
- All lighting must be directed away from motorists on nearby carriageways and from residential premises.
Insurance
- All applications for a filming approval permit are required to provide evidence of appropriate public liability insurance (a minimum of $10,000,000 is to be taken out by the applicant) through presentation of a Certificate of Currency prior to a permit being issued.
- Film applications using the services of student performers are required to provide evidence of appropriate specialised risk insurance or work cover. All filming activity must comply with common law.
Special Conditions
The Shire may impose other conditions not listed in this document which are site specific or related to the specific nature of the filming activity (i.e. no filming in cemeteries).