100 West Norton Avenue • Eustis, Florida 32726 • (352) 357-6585
Tent Fire Safety Requirements (Cont.)
There shall be a minimum of 10-ft (3 m) between stake lines and 10 feet to any other structure on the property.
Adjacent tents should be spaced to provide an area to be used as a means of emergency egress. Where 10-ft (3 m) between stake lines does not meet the requirements for means of egress, the distance necessary for means of egress shall govern.
The placement of tents relative to other structures shall be at the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction, with consideration given to occupancy, use, opening, exposure, and other similar factors.
The ground enclosed by any tent, and the ground for a reasonable distance but for not less than 10-ft (3 m) outside of such a tent(s), shall be cleared of all flammable or combustible material or vegetation.
The premises shall be kept free from such flammable or combustible materials during the period for which the public uses the premises.
No fireworks, open flames, or other device emitting fire or flame shall be used in or immediately adjacent to a tent.
Smoking shall not be permitted in any tent.
"NO SMOKING" Signs shall be posted at 20-foot intervals around the perimeter of the tent.
Portable fire-extinguishing equipment of approved types shall be furnished and maintained in tents in such quantity and in such locations as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.
One 2Al0BC rated fire extinguisher shall be provided for every tent having a floor area more than 500 square feet but less than 1000 square feet and one in each auxiliary tent adjacent thereto.
At least one 40BC rated fire extinguisher shall be provided at power generators and at locations where flammable liquids are used, stored, or dispensed.