PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Participants at Burning Man must bring all necessities to the desert: food, shelter, water, fuel, and basic first aid supplies. As you read these guidelines for responsible behavior, please keep in mind that you are responsible for yourself at all times, in every regard, as you approach, once you enter, and as you leave Black Rock City. Above and beyond the provision for individual survival, everyone is requested to help ensure our collective survival by following very basic rules relating to public safety and community well being. Everyone is expected to abide by these standards.Community membership is a privilege. Violation of these requirements could result in ejection from the community.
The Ten Commandments
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CARS: No cruising!
Black Rock City is designed for pedestrians and bicycles. Except for public agencies, specially marked Black Rock City service vehicles, and Mutant Vehicles licensed by the Department of Mutant Vehicles, no cars, motorcycles, large motor-scooters, ATVs, golf carts or go-carts are allowed to drive in our city or on the open playa around it. When entering and leaving Black Rock City, please observe posted speed limits (5 mph; no dust) within city limits. Pedestrians and bicycles have the "right of way" over motor vehicles. Remember: the event ends Monday, and there is still no driving allowed on Sunday night. These simple rules will be strictly enforced. See Department of Mutant Vehicles
LEAVE NO TRACE: No trash receptacles are provided.
Please take everything you bring to the event back home with you. Burning Man will provide only portable toilets that will be emptied on a regular basis. Do not empty trash or put anything other than human waste in the portable toilets. If you brought your own toilet, do not deposit your personal potty bags in the portable toilets. Do NOT use anything but 1-ply toilet paper in the potties-NO BABY WIPES!! Contribute to our long-term survival: Pack it In, Pack it Out. You are responsible for the condition of your campsite and nearby public areas of Black Rock City. Clean up as you go! If you would like to donate usable lumber, see the lumber section. Do not deposit garbage in neighboring towns. Garbage Disposal section for information on nearby public landfills.
Practice the 6 'R's: Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Respect & Restore.COMMERCE: You cannot buy or sell anything.
Black Rock City is a place of sharing and free exchange within a gift economy. An exception is our Café, which sells espresso and a few other beverages as a public service. Ice is also sold at "Arctica" in Center Camp, and now at our 3 and 9 o'clock plazas. Proceeds from the sale of ice are donated to local communities. You may not sell food or drink. To gift food to the public, you will need a Nevada State Health Division permit. For more infomation see Commerce & Concessions.
PUBLIC BOUNDARIES: The BLM will establish a buffer zone on the playa around Black Rock City.
No camping is allowed in this area. The marked area immediately fronting our city is reserved for works of art. Do not drive or camp here. A specially marked area is reserved for Walk-In Camping. No automobile traffic or motorized vehicles are permitted inside this area.
FIRE GUIDELINES: Safety is essential.
All structures must be 20 feet from any burn pit or barrel. Do not burn anything but wood and cardboard in these barrels; burning plastic and trash releases toxic fumes. Do not overfill the large "Burn Pyres" on the Esplanade. You must monitor what you burn so it does not fall out. You must bag and haul ash from anything burned. Aerial flares, rockets, explosives, and fireworks are prohibited in Black Rock City and could result in a fine. Straw or hay bales are not allowed. Respect artwork. If artwork is to be burned, ONLY the artist who created it may ignite it. No fires of any kind are allowed on the unprotected playa surface. See Burn Scar Prevention.
SOUND: Large-scale Sound Art zones are located along the streets of 2 and 10 o'clock at the far ends of our settlement.
Within the city the maximum power amplification is 90 decibels. Be thoughtful of your neighbors. If a problem with sound levels continues after sufficient warning, the device or system will be disabled. See Noise Control for more information.
DOGS: Burning Man is a no dog event.
Do not show up with your dog at the gate of Burning Man and expect to be admitted to the event. This restriction is for the well-being and safety of participants and their four-legged friends. For questions please contact dogs (at) burningman (dot) com. For questions during the event, contact Playa Info in Center Camp.
TICKETS: Violation of these rules, or violent or anti-social behavior, can result in revocation of your ticket and ejection from the event without refund.
Our admission Gate will be open at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, August 27th. No one under 18 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Tickets sold at the gate will be $350 each. PAYMENT FOR TICKETS: CASH AND CREDIT CARD Only; NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED! We cannot guarantee that the credit card system will be working. Please anticipate this possibility and bring cash as an alternative. Will Call closes on Saturday, September 1. NO tickets will be sold at the Gate after 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 30th.
LAWS: Burning Man does not promote or condone the use of illegal drugs.
The use of such drugs in a physically challenging and hazardous environment can create a serious health risk. Underage drinking is forbidden by law. Sex acts are prohibited in the civic space of Black Rock City and in unrestricted public environments. Burning Man also supports your right to privacy as a resident of our community. See Law Enforcement for more information
FIREARMS: The possession of firearms including BB guns, air rifles, or paint ball guns, within Black Rock City is prohibited. Neither our event nor the greater playa is suitable for recreational shooting.
Toilets: If it wasn't made by your body, don't put it in the potty!
Portable toilets will be provided, and will be emptied regularly. Use these facilities only for their intended purpose - not for dumping garbage or your personal potty bags.
Putting anything but human waste and one-ply toilet paper (2-ply is a BIG no-no) into the portable toilets makes pumping nearly impossible and threatens the survival of the Burning Man event.
This includes tampons, trash, and handy wipes. Read it again: NO TAMPONS, TRASH OR HANDY WIPES in the portable toilets. THIS MEANS YOU!! Put the lid down when you're done - it helps keep odors under control. Do not dump grey water or bags from your personal "potty" in the portables rented for participant use: doing so will fill them up much faster than normal and result in nasty toilets for all. For tips on dealing conscientiously with your grey water, see grey water disposal in the Preparation section.
2006 was a good potty year - HOWEVER we MUST be even better in 2007. Our toilet vendor works very hard to keep us all happy. Clean toilets are mandatory from a public health standpoint. Follow the guidelines above and you'll find the toilets cleaned frequently and efficiently. New for this year, the remote banks of potties will have light beacons so that they are easier to find.
Please do not defecate on the playa; it is illegal and an unpleasant mess for everyone, especially for those who restore the playa after the event.
