A building permit for Tent, Stages & Temporary Structures is required for any building or structure erected for a period of less than 180 days, including bleachers, membrane structures, greenhouses, stages, tents/canopies greater than 400 sq ft or when the aggregate area of multiple tents exceeds 700 sq ft without a fire separation distance of 12 feet between all structures.
| Tents, Stages, & Temporary Structure Permit Submittals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tents | Stages | Air-inflated (Domes) | Other Temporary Structures | |
| Site Plan | X | X | X | X |
| Floor Plan with exits and seating | X |
| X | X |
| Fabric Flame-retardant certification | X |
| X |
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| Fire extinguisher locations | X |
| X |
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| Platform/stage specifications |
| X |
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| Operating Manual | X |
| X |
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| Structural Plans | X | X | X |
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Definitions
Membrane Structure
An air-inflated, air-supported, cable, or frame covered (hoop) structure not otherwise defined as a tent.
Stage & Platform
Temporary ground supported structures more than 30 inches above grade, greater than 400 square feet and/or supports people or equipment in the production of an outdoor entertainment event.
Temporary Special Event Structure
Any temporary ground-supported structure, platform, stage, stage scaffolding or rigging, canopy, tower supporting audio or visual effects equipment or similar structures.
Tent
A structure, enclosure, umbrella structure or shelter, with or without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fabric or pliable material supported in any manner except by air or the contents it protects.