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� Fire Permit <br /> EVERETT EVERETT Tents & Temporary Membrane Structures <br /> WASHINGTON INFORMATION HANDOUT P-11 1.6.2023 <br /> Scope and Purpose <br /> This information handout is intended to inform and educate event organizers,tent rental companies <br /> and others interested in using a "Tent and or other Membrane Structures" of the codes and standards <br /> enforced by the Everett Fire Department. <br /> Definition <br /> Fire Permit—within the City of Everett, a fire permit is an Operational Fire Permit issued on a per-event <br /> or activity basis and does not constitute as an annual operation. <br /> Tent—a structure, enclosure, or shelter, with or without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fabric or <br /> pliable material supported in any manner except by air or the contents that it protects. <br /> Membrane Structures—an air-inflated, air-supported, cable or frame-covered structure as defined by <br /> the international Building Code and not otherwise defined as a tent. <br /> Temporary—tents, air-supported, air-inflated or tensioned membrane structures shall not be erected <br /> for a period of more than 180 days within a 12-month period on a single premise. <br /> Permit Required <br /> A permit is required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage <br /> canopy, or a tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet. <br /> Exceptions: <br /> 1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes. <br /> 2. Tents open on all sides,which comply with all of the following: <br /> 2.1. Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet. <br /> 2.2. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of not <br /> less than 12 feet shall not exceed 700 square feet total. <br /> 2.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet to structures and other tents shall be provided. <br /> Fire Permit Application <br /> The following are required and shall be submitted prior to issuance of the permit; <br /> • Online Permitting Portal https://onlinepermits.everettwa.Rov/etrakit/default.aspx <br /> • Manufacturer Specifications <br /> o Structural Stability and Anchoring Specifications (staking the tent will be required unless <br /> manufactures specifications and/or engineering can be provided to show how it will be <br /> ballasted properly). <br /> • Certificate of Flame Resistance -all tents and their; sidewalls, drops,floor coverings, decorative <br /> materials, shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria. <br /> • Floor plan is required for tents with an occupant load of 50 or more and shall show; <br /> o Number of tent walls, <br /> Fire Marshal's Office I 425.257.8100 1 everettwa.gov/fire <br />