Rules for temporary structure permits:

• Tents and air supported structures shall comply with requirements of FPC CH.39;

• All temporary structures must be accessible by fire equipment, structurally stable and flame resistant;

• There must be separate tents for cooking and dining. When there will be over 100 people, you must provide emergency lighting;

• Approved fire extinguishers, a minimum of one 2A-10BC in each tent and one 40BC for fat fryers must provided;

• Heat producing appliances shall not sit on combustible surface (tables, saw horses, etc.);

• When multiple vendors will be cooking, there must be a minimum of 8 feet between vendors;

• Electrical connections shall be only approved main disconnect panels complete with circuit breakers and a limited number of receptacles (both 220 and 120 volt) available from the Public Works Department;

• Extension cords (temporary wiring) shall comply with National Electrical Code, Article 305;

• Each extension cord shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle and shall, except for approved multiplying extension cords, serve only one appliance or fixture;

• Extension cords shall be in good condition without splices, deterioration, or damage;

• Extension cords shall be of grounded type when servicing grounded appliances or fixtures;

• Ground fault protection shall be provided to supply temporary power to equipment being used by personnel;

• Plans and necessary applications shall be submitted to the building department for electrical or gas installations. Permits shall be issued only to licensed contractors and limited to one of each per event;

• One EMS unit and one Fire Inspector may be required on site when 1,000 or more are expected to attend the event. Costs for these services will be billed to the sponsoring organization or promoter.