Permits and Processing, Safety Packages, and the Fire Code
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS PER 2016 CFC, CHAPTER 31
1. Tents or membrane structures shall not be located within 20 feet of lot lines, buildings, other tents or membrane structures, parked vehicles, generators, or internal combustion engines. (CFC 3103.8.2 CFC 3104.19)
2. An approved certification of the fire-resistive treatment must accompany this application. Membrane structures or tents shall have a permanently affixed label bearing the identification of size and fabric or material used. (CFC 3104.2 CFC 3104.3)
3. NO SMOKING signs with block letters shall be conspicuously posted. (CFC 3104.6)
4. Fire extinguishers and other fire-protection equipment shall be provided as required. (CFC 906 CFC 3104.12)
5. Show required exits per CFC 3103.12. Exit signs shall be installed at required exit doorways and, where otherwise necessary, to indicate the direction of egress when the exit serves an occupant load of 50 or more. Exit signs shall be of an approved self-luminous type or shall be internally or externally illuminated by fixtures supplied in the manner specified by CFC 3103.12.6.1.
6. A detailed site and floor plan for tents and membrane structures with an occupant load of 50 or more shall be provided with each application for approval. The tent or membrane structure floor plan shall indicate details of the means of egress facilities, seating capacity, arrangement of the seating and location, and type of heating and electrical equipment. (CFC 3103.6)
7. All combustible decorative materials, floor coverings, and other effects must be noncombustible or treated and comply with CFC 807 and CFC 3104.5.
8. When more than 200 seats are used, seats shall be fastened together in groups of not less than three, or the seats shall be securely attached to the floor (CFC 1029.14)
9. All heating and cooking equipment shall be approved by the Fire Marshal (CFC 3104.15)
10. Heating and cooking equipment shall not be within 10 feet of exits or combustible materials.(CFC 3104.15.3). Outdoor cooking that produces sparks or grease-laden vapors shall not be performed within 20 feet of a tent or membrane structure. (CFC 3104.15.6)
11. Obtain an electrical permit from the Building Department prior to commencing any electrical work.
12. Membrane structures having an area of 15,000 square feet or more shall be located not less than 50 feet from any other tent or structure. (CFC 3103.8.3)
13. Guy wires and other support members shall not cross a means of egress at less than 8 feet. * NOTE:
THESE REQUIREMENTS CAN CHANGE WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION AT ANY TIME.
