If the shoot has been authorised to change the horizontal or vertical traffic signs, once the filming is finished, the traffic signs must be restored to their original state, under the supervision of the municipal technicians or the Local Police.
The producer will give sufficient notice to the neighbours and shops affected by the filming, by sending a letter containing the date, time, exact location and characteristics of the filming, parking reservation area, lighting plans, contact telephone number of the person in charge of the production or the Public Safety Department, and any other information that may be of interest. This notice shall be extended to a wider area in the case of the use of major special effects, loud sounds, gunshots, dangerous scenes, or any other activity likely to cause impact or surprise to citizens.
When using emergency service uniforms or vehicles are used (police, ambulance, fire brigade), the competent municipal departments must be previously informed.
These uniforms, vehicles, badges or logos must be out of sight between shots, as far as possible.
The necessary permits or authorisations will be required from the competent authority in order to transport, store and use these materials, pursuant to Royal Decree 989/2015, of 30 October , which approves the Regulation on Pyrotechnics Products and Cartridges and other similar applicable regulations.
When shooting on public thoroughfares, it should be taken into account that many buildings house government and legal institutions and therefore are considered security zones. Their surroundings are considered security zones. To facilitate the filming process, it is advisable to inform the relevant communication departments of any filming close to these buildings.
The shoot preproduction and actual production must respect the maximum noise levels established in the Municipal Ordinance for Environmental Protection on Noise and Vibrations as well as in Decree 78/199, of 27th May , regulating the protection against noise pollution in the Community of Madrid.
Measures shall be taken to avoid citizens’ discomfort and to ensure their rest.
If they are used, the local police must be informed of their characteristics and location. At night and in poor visibility conditions, they must be adequately signposted, and noise and nuisance must be minimised when installing and dismantling them.
The reservation shall be made once the filming permit is obtained. The producer can reserve the space 24 hours before filming installing fencing or tapes, including a sufficiently visible sign indicating "space reserved for filming". This reservation may under no circumstances restrict pedestrian or car traffic.
If the reservation entails the unavoidable need to remove a private vehicle or other private property, the intervention of the local police is required. Pavements cannot be used for the storage of technical equipment or for construction activities.