Tent Fire Safety Requirements

Any tent exceeding 10'x10' will require a building permit.

Inspections

  1. Once erected, the tent/canopy shall be inspected for code compliance and approval by a city fire inspector prior to the event.
  2. To schedule the inspection, call 352-357-6585. Inspections can only be accomplished Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM. The tent must be set up and ready for inspection during normal work hours only.
  3. Always have the permit card and plans on hand at the event.

Tents

  1. Tents erected for the sale of fireworks shall comply with the criteria set forth within this checklist and criteria set forth by Florida Statute 79 l.
  2. Tents shall be permitted only on a temporary basis.
  3. Tents shall be erected to cover not more than 75 percent of the premises, unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

Seating

  1. Rows of chairs must be fastened together in groups of 3-7 chairs per group.
  2. There must be 12" clear width of space between each row (measured from the back of one chair to the seat front of the chair in the row directly behind).
  3. Center or main aisle must be 42" in width and side or cross aisles must be 36" in width.

Flame Resistance

  1. All tent fabric shall be flame resistant.
  2. One of the following shall serve as evidence that the tent fabric materials have the required flame resistance:
  3. The authority having jurisdiction shall r: require a certificate or other evidence of acceptance by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
  4. The authority having jurisdiction shall require a report of tests made by other inspection authorities or organizations acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.