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TENT REQUIREMENTS Town of Westminster Building Department 11 (Town of Westminster, Massachusetts)

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Town of Westminster
Building Department
11 South Street
Westminster, MA 01473
Paul R. Blanchard Phone: 978-874-7407
Building Commissioner/ Fax: 978-874-7462
Zoning Enforcement Officer Email: pblanchard@westminster-ma.gov
TENT REQUIREMENTS
TENTS / SAFETY
Tents (with sides) that are 400 square feet or less and Tent Canopy’s (without sides)
that are 700 square feet or less DO NOT require a building permit, BUT, they need
to be fire resistance.
Tents that are more than 400 square feet and Canopy’s that are more than 700
square feet DO require a permit filed through the Building Department. The
applications are available at the Building Department or use the application that
follows. A certificate of fire resistance is required and a fee is required. The fee is
determined at the time of submittal.
Code Requirements
With the spring, summer and fall seasons and the history of New England weather has
demonstrated that weather patterns change almost instantaneously in this region. With
special events, graduations and wedding season and fall festivals, many people will erect
tents to help shield guests from certain weather and hot sun. This notice is intended to
remind residents of the need for permits for certain types of tents.
In accordance with the Ninth Edition of the Building Code, Section 3103.1 of the 2015
International Building Code IBC establishes criterion for temporary structures, directing
the reader to the International Fire Code (IFC) for specific requirements pertaining to the
use of temporary tents.
The IFC defines a TENT as a structure, enclosure or shelter, with or without sidewalls or
drops, constructed of fabric or pliable material supported by any manner except by air or
the contents that is protects.
IFC Section 2403.2 establishes that tents and membrane structures having an area in
excess of 400 square feet (37 m2) shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any
purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval. The section continues to allow
certain exceptions to this requirement as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes
2. Tents open on all sides which comply with all of the following:
2.1 Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet
(65 m2)
2.2 The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a
fire break clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm), not exceeding 700
square feet (65 m2) total.
2.3 A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to all structures and
other tents.
Previous editions of the code required permits and approvals for most tent
structures measuring 120 square feet or greater and did not afford many
exceptions. Current code requirements are a bit more permissive. The reason, in
part, for less restrictive requirements in this version of the code is in recognition of
the difficulties that are associated with gaining approvals for tents structures on
short notice.
Although permit requirements are somewhat less restrictive, the Department of
Public Safety cautions all tent users to take tent safety seriously; making sure that
guests and patrons have adequate access to, from and within the tent by means
appropriately sized, clear aisle ways and that the use of incendiary products are
limited in accordance with local fire prevention restrictions.
Permit Fee: $50.00
TOWN OF WESTMINSTER
TENT PERMIT
Permit #:
Date Issued:
Fee:
$
OWNER/APPLICANT/INSTALLER INFORMATION
Names(s) of Property Owner:
Owner’s Address:
Name of Applicant:
Applicant’s Address:
Applicant’s Email:
Installer:
Installer’s Address:
TENT & EVENT INFORMATION
Location of Tent
Map #
Parcel #
Date up:
Event Date:
Date Down:
Dimensions of Tent
(L x W x H)
Square footage of Tent:
Type of Construction:
Rope & Pole ________
Pipe Frame __________
Other (specify)__________________
Type of Function or Event:
Event Time & Duration:
Approx. number of people:
If YES to any of the items below, please show on the sketch plan to be submitted with this application: (an
electrical permit may also have to be pulled by a licensed electrician)
Generator used with tent (yes/no):
Heat or A/C in tent (yes/no):
Separate Restrooms avail (yes/no):
Lighting inside tent (yes/no)
Parking On-site or Other (if Other please describe):
Owner Signature Applicant/Installer Signature
Approved by Building Commissioner/Inspector Approved by Treasurer/Collector
Materials to be submitted with this application:
Sketch showing location of tent(s) on the lot with emergency egress points marked
Flame Resistant Certificate
Liability Insurance Certificate
Floor Plan showing tables and chairs and including aisle widths
Tents with closed sides please provide floor plan with emergency lighting and exit signs
Tents being used for cooking, please provide site plan and floor plan with fire extinguishers
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
1 Congress Street, Suite 100
Boston, MA 02114-2017
www.mass.gov/dia
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers.
TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY.
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual):______________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:_____________________________ Phone #:________________________________
*Any applicant that checks box #1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers’ compensation policy information.
†
Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
‡
Contractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have
employees. If the sub-contractors have employees, they must provide their workers’ comp. policy number.
I am an employer that is providing workers’ compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Insurance Company Name:____________________________________________________________________________
Policy # or Self-ins. Lic. #:__________________________________________ Expiration Date:____________________
Job Site Address: City/State/Zip:______________________
Attach a copy of the workers’ compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152, §25A is a criminal violation punishable by a fine up to $1,500.00
and/or one-year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to $250.00 a
day against the violator. A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance
coverage verification.
I do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Signature: Date:
Phone #:
Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official.
City or Town: ___________________________________ Permit/License #_________________________________
Issuing Authority (circle one):
1. Board of Health 2. Building Department 3. City/Town Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector
6. Other ______________________________
Contact Person:_________________________________________ Phone #:_________________________________
Type of project (required):
7. New construction
8. Remodeling
9. Demolition
10 Building addition
11. Electrical repairs or additions
12. Plumbing repairs or additions
13. Roof repairs
14. Other____________________
1. I am a employer with _________employees (full and/or part-time).*
2. I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in
any capacity. [No workers’ comp. insurance required.]
3. I am a homeowner doing all work myself. [No workers’ comp. insurance required.]
†
4. I am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property. I will
ensure that all contractors either have workers’ compensation insurance or are sole
proprietors with no employees.
5. I am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet.
These sub-contractors have employees and have workers’ comp. insurance.
‡
6. We are a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c.
152, §1(4), and we have no employees. [No workers’ comp. insurance required.]
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box:
Information and Instructions
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 152 requires all employers to provide workers’ compensation for their employees.
Pursuant to this statute, an employee is defined as “...every person in the service of another under any contract of hire,
express or implied, oral or written.”
An employer is defined as “an individual, partnership, association, corporation or other legal entity, or any two or more
of the foregoing engaged in a joint enterprise, and including the legal representatives of a deceased employer, or the
receiver or trustee of an individual, partnership, association or other legal entity, employing employees. However the
owner of a dwelling house having not more than three apartments and who resides therein, or the occupant of the
dwelling house of another who employs persons to do maintenance, construction or repair work on such dwelling house
or on the grounds or building appurtenant thereto shall not because of such employment be deemed to be an employer.”
MGL chapter 152, §25C(6) also states that “every state or local licensing agency shall withhold the issuance or
renewal of a license or permit to operate a business or to construct buildings in the commonwealth for any
applicant who has not produced acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance coverage required.”
Additionally, MGL chapter 152, §25C(7) states “Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall
enter into any contract for the performance of public work until acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance
requirements of this chapter have been presented to the contracting authority.”
Applicants
Please fill out the workers’ compensation affidavit completely, by checking the boxes that apply to your situation and, if
necessary, supply sub-contractor(s) name(s), address(es) and phone number(s) along with their certificate(s) of
insurance. Limited Liability Companies (LLC) or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) with no employees other than the
members or partners, are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If an LLC or LLP does have
employees, a policy is required. Be advised that this affidavit may be submitted to the Department of Industrial
Accidents for confirmation of insurance coverage. Also be sure to sign and date the affidavit. The affidavit should
be returned to the city or town that the application for the permit or license is being requested, not the Department of
Industrial Accidents. Should you have any questions regarding the law or if you are required to obtain a workers’
compensation policy, please call the Department at the number listed below. Self-insured companies should enter their
self-insurance license number on the appropriate line.
City or Town Officials
Please be sure that the affidavit is complete and printed legibly. The Department has provided a space at the bottom
of the affidavit for you to fill out in the event the Office of Investigations has to contact you regarding the applicant.
Please be sure to fill in the permit/license number which will be used as a reference number. In addition, an applicant
that must submit multiple permit/license applications in any given year, need only submit one affidavit indicating current
policy information (if necessary) and under “Job Site Address” the applicant should write “all locations in ______(city or
town).” A copy of the affidavit that has been officially stamped or marked by the city or town may be provided to the
applicant as proof that a valid affidavit is on file for future permits or licenses. A new affidavit must be filled out each
year. Where a home owner or citizen is obtaining a license or permit not related to any business or commercial venture
(i.e. a dog license or permit to burn leaves etc.) said person is NOT required to complete this affidavit.
The Department’s address, telephone and fax number:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
1 Congress Street, Suite 100
Boston, MA 02114-2017
Tel. # 617-727-4900 ext. 7406 or 1-877-MASSAFE
Fax # 617-727-7749
www.mass.gov/dia
Revised 02-23-15
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