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Temporary Assemblies & Tents Page 1 of 2
General Requirements
Temporary indoor or outdoor assemblies and temporary use of tents in excess of 400 square feet, or in excess of 700
square feet when open on all sides, are allowed with a pre-event fire inspection and fire permit.
Temporary assemblies and tents shall comply with the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) 2020 edition Section 3105
and 105.6. 47. For the purpose of this handout, the term “tents” includes tents that are enclosed or open on all sides,
temporary membrane structures, and air-supported or air-inflated structures.
Submittal Requirements
All permittees must provide:
☐ completed Fire Permit application signed by the property
owner
☐ two copies of a detailed site or floor plan showing the
seating arrangement, exits, and locations of portable fire
extinguishers (one approved copy must remain on site at
all times)
☐ a detailed description of all activities that will be occurring, the
hours of the event, and the approximate number of participants
☐ flame-spread rating information for materials used as ceiling and/or
wall decorations, and certification by an approved testing labora-
tory that the flame resistances of materials used to construct the
tent are in compliance with NFPA Standard 701
Definitions
☐ Air-Supported Structure: A structure wherein the shape of
the structure is attained by air pressure and occupants of
the structure are within the elevated pressure area..
☐ Canopy: A structure, enclosure, or shelter construced
of fabric or pliable materials supported by any manner
(except by air or the contents it protects) and open without
sidewalls or drops of the perimeter.
☐ Membrane Structure: An air-inflated, air-supported, cable- or frame-
covered structure as defined by the International Building Code
(see Chapter 31) and not otherwise defined as a tent or canopy.
☐ Tent: A structure, enclosure, umbrella structure or shelter, with or
without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fabric or pliable mate-
rial supported in any manner except by air or the contents that it
protects.
General Requirements For Assemblies
☐ Documentation must be provided showing all draperies,
decorative fixtures, and other fabrics and materials have
been treated with an approved fire retardant material.
☐ When more than 200 loose seats, folding chairs, or similar seating
is provided, chairs must be bonded together in groups of not less
than three. This is not necessary for seating around tables.
General Requirements For Tents
☐ Tents must have a permanently attached label stating the
material is fire retardant.
☐ Tents shall be at least 20 feet from lot lines, structures, parked ve-
hicles, or internal combustion engines as noted in MSFC 3103.8.2.
5/22/2020
Fire Department | 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427
763-593-8065 | FAX: 763-593-8109 | TTY: 763-593-3968 | www.goldenvalleymn.gov
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This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006 (TTY:
763-593-3968) to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic,
Braille, audiocassette, etc.
Other Requirements
☐ Cooking and Heating Equipment (No Tent): Cooking
and heating shall be at least 10 feet from exits and com-
bustible materials.
☐ Cooking (Outdoor): Outdoor cooking that produces
sparks or grease-laden vapors shall be at least 20 feet
away from a tent or membrane structure. LP gas must
be secured outside of a tent. LP containers 500 gallons
or less must be 10 feet from the structure, LP containers
with more than 500 gallons must be 25 feet from the
structure.
☐ Cooking (Tents): Tents where cooking is performed
shall be separated from other tents or membrane struc-
tures by a minimum of 20 feet.
☐ Fire Extinguishers: Provide a portable fire extinguisher
with a minimum rating of 4A-20BC in every cooking
facility. When cooking operations use oil or animal fat,
a K class portable fire extinguisher is required. Fire
extinguishers must be mounted in an approved and
accessible location and bear a tag certifying it has been
inspected within the last year by a licensed contractor.
Additional fire extinguishers shall be provided at 75-foot
spacing.
☐ Fireworks: Legal Fireworks are not permitted to dis-
charge within 100 feet of tents.
☐ Flammable Liquids: Flammable liquids shall not be stored within 50
feet from the tent.
☐ Food or Beverage Handling: Food or beverage handling and/or
operation must be reviewed by Hennepin County Environmental
Health for necessary permits.
☐ Generators: Generators shall be at least 20 feet from tents. Proper
electrical grounding is installed in accordance with electrical code.
MN State electrical permit is required.
☐ Signage: No Smoking signs must be posted every 50 feet.
☐ Vegetation and Waste Materials: Vegetation and waste materi-
als must be at least 30 feet from tent. Provide flame-spread rating
information and documentations for materials used as wall and/or
ceiling decorations. Combustible materials such as hay, straw, wood
shavings, sawdust, and similar material shall not be located in a tent
containing assembly occupancy. (Exception: Materials necessary
for the daily feeding and care of animals and materials that are kept
damp. Combustible trash must be removed from tents once each
day.)
☐ Venting: Venting shall be to the exterior with approved spark arres-
tors. Vents shall not be placed within 12 inches of the tent.
Egress Requirements (2015 International Fire Code Table 3103.12.2 and 12.3)
Exit Openings From Tents:
Exit openings from tents shall remain
open unless covered by a ame-
resistant curtain. The curtain must be:
☐ free sliding on a metal support that
is a minimum of 80 inches above
the oor level at the exit
☐ arranged so that when open, no
part of it obstructs the exit
☐ of a color or colors that contrast
with the color of the tent
Temporary Assemblies & Tents Page 2 of 2
This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006 (TTY:
763-593-3968) to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic,
Braille, audiocassette, etc.
Minimum Number of Means of Egress and Means of Egress Widths
From Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents
Occupant Load Minimum
Number of
Means of Egress
Minimum Width of Means of Egress
Tent Membrane Structure
10-199 2 72 36
200-499 3 72 72
500-999 4 96 72
1,000-1,999 5 120 96
2,000-2,999 6 120 96
Over 3,000* 7 120 96
For SI: 1 inch=25.4 mm.
* When the occupant load exceeds 3,000, the total width of means of egress (in inches)
shall not be less than the total occupant load multiplied by 0.2 inches per person.
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