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

1) 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, 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 & Bicycles.

2) Respect 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.

3) You can not 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 in Center Camp at CampArctica. Proceeds from the sale of ice are donated to local communities. See Commerce & Concessions.

4) No trash receptacles are provided.
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. 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! Do not deposit garbage in neighboring towns. See Garbage Disposal section for information on nearby public landfills.

5) Burn barrels are restricted to the Esplanade.
Burn barrels are restricted to the Esplanade, the pedestrian boulevard at the front of our city, Villages, Center Camp, and the two Plazas at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock. All structures must be 50 feet from any burn barrel. Do not burn anything but wood and paper in these barrels; burning plastic and trash releases toxic fumes. 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 artworks. 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.

6) 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 300 watts. 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.

7) 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.

8) Violation of these rules, or violent or anti-social behavior, can result in revocation of your ticket and ejection from the event without refund.
No one under 18 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Our admission Gate will be open at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, August 29th. Tickets sold at the gate will be priced SUBSTANTIALLY higher than advance sale tickets. 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. NO tickets will be sold at the Gate after 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 1st.

9) 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. 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

10) NO firearms! The possession of firearms or ammunition within Black Rock City is prohibited. Neither our event nor the greater playa is suitable for recreational shooting.