Tent Permit Guide

Overview

A permit is required for any tents submitted by a tent company contractor. Tents that are less than 120 square feet, not submitted by a tent company, are not required to be permitted. (FBC 3103.1.2) 

Fireworks Sales Tent 

• Site plan with dimensions and boundaries noting tent location and size and setbacks.
• Certificate of flame resistance for tent material (NFPA 701 Certified).
• Fire extinguisher locations.
• Provide floor plan showing seating/furniture/structure/equipment/lighting layout.
• Comply with Florida Fire Prevention Code, NFPA 101.11.11, NFPA 1124, and NFPA 1.65.
• Requires Inspection by the Office of Emergency Management.

Tents 120-900 Square Feet

• Site plan with dimensions and boundaries noting tent location and size and setbacks.
• Certificate of flame resistance for tent material (NFPA 701 Certified).
• Fire extinguisher locations.
• Provide floor plan showing seating/furniture/structure/equipment/lighting layout.
• A tent up to 900 square feet is exempt from the Florida Fire Prevention Code, including the national codes incorporated by reference unless used for fireworks.

Tents 900+ Square Feet

• Life safety plan required for enclosed tents, noting occupant load, time of use and use of tent, signed and sealed by an architect.
• Site plan with dimensions and boundaries noting tenet location and size and setbacks.
• Certificate of flame resistance.
• Seating/furniture/structure/equipment lighting layout.
• Generator locations.
• Allowable cooling and lighting systems included in supporting documentation (specifications).
• Fire extinguisher locations.
• Documentation is required to show Inclement weather Plan (FBC 107.2.1) Ref: Tents will require a notarized affidavit signed by the tent contractor stating that they will take down the tent in the path of any named storm.