Town of Fort Myers Beach
2525 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
Telephone: 239-765-0202 Fax 239-765-0909
Permits@FortMyersBeachFL.gov
BUILDING AND FIRE MARSHALL CODES FOR TEMPORARY PERMIT
Permit Required
No person may erect, operate, or maintain a tent or air supported structure covering an area in excess of one hundred
twenty (120) square feet without a permit. Tents used exclusively for camping are exempt from the above requirement.
Place of Assemblage
A place of assemblage includes any circus, carnival, tent show, theater, skating rink, dance hall or other place of
assemblage in or under which persons may gather for any purpose.
Location of Tents and Air Supported Structures
1. A tent or air supported structure must be located from any property line or permanent structure so as to be
readily accessible by fire equipment.
2. Tents or air supported structures having an area of fifteen thousand (15,000) sq. ft. or more must be located not
less than fifty (50) feet from any other tent or structure as measured from the side wall of the tent unless joined
together by a corridor.
3. Tents and air supported structures may be joined together by means of corridors, but such corridors must be
open to the sky. On each side of such corridor and approximately opposite each other, there must be provided
openings not less than twelve (12) feet in width. These openings must be equipped with sliding curtains.
4. An unobstructed passageway or fire road not less than twelve (12) feet in width and free from guy ropes or
other obstructions must be maintained on all sides of all tents or air supported structures unless otherwise
approved by the fire authority having jurisdiction.
Structural Stability
Tents or air supported structures and their appurtenances must be adequately roped, braced and anchored to withstand
the elements of weather against collapsing.
Flame-Retardant Treatment
The side wall, drops and top of all tents and air supported structures and all decorations must be of flame-retardant
material or must be made fire retardant.
An affidavit or affirmation must be retained on the premises at which the tent or air supported structure is located,
attesting to the following information relative to the flame retardant treatment of the fabrics:
1. Date the fabric was last treated with flame-retardant solution.
2. Trade name or kind of chemical used in treatment.
3. The name or person or firm treating the material.
4. The name and address of the owners of the tent.
Fire-Safety Standards
1. Smoking must not be permitted in any tent or air supported structure. Approved “NO SMOKING” signs must be
conspicuously posted.
2. No fireworks, open flame or other device emitting flame or fire may be used in or immediately adjacent to any
tent or air supported structure while open to the public.
Fire Extinguishers and Other Fire Protection Equipment
Fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment must be provided in every tent or air supported structure as
follows:
1. One 2-A type extinguisher must be provided in every tent or air supported structure having a floor area of more
than five hundred (500) square feet but less than one thousand (1000) square feet and also one in each auxiliary
tent or air supported structure adjacent thereto.
2. One additional 2-A type extinguisher must be provided for each additional two thousand (2000) square feet or
fraction thereof.