Temporary Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation
Most events with limited durations need a Temporary Place of Assembly (TPA) Certificate of Operation (TPACO).
When you need a TPA
You need a TPA for an event:
- Where 75 or more people gather indoors
- Where 200 or more people gather outdoors
Events using public open space to promote products or services do not qualify for a TPA.
How to apply
The Department of Buildings (DOB) issues the TPACO. You must apply through the DOB NOW: Build online platform. Learn how to register for DOB NOW here.
The DOB approves TPA applications case by case. You must request a TPACO 10 business days before the event to avoid extra fees. The filing date of the online request counts as one of the days. Learn more about TPAs in DOB NOW: Build here.
Fees
- The fee for a TPA is $250.
- If the event is less than 10 business days away, you must pay an extra $100 per day.
- Filings submitted three business days or less before the event cannot be guaranteed timely processing.
You pay the fee online through the DOB NOW system by credit card or e-check.
To learn more about how to submit a TPA filing in DOB NOW, read this helpful step-by-step guide (PDF), or view the video tutorials for TPAs listed here.
- The fee for a TPA is $250.
- If the event is less than 10 business days away, you must pay an extra $100 per day.
- Filings submitted three business days or less before the event cannot be guaranteed timely processing.
You pay the fee online through the DOB NOW system by credit card or e-check.
To learn more about how to submit a TPA filing in DOB NOW, read this helpful step-by-step guide (PDF), or view the video tutorials for TPAs listed here.