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Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures

The document outlines the requirements for erecting and operating temporary tents and membrane structures, including the necessity of obtaining a permit for structures over 400 square feet. It specifies exceptions, use periods, and construction documentation needed for approval, as well as structural stability requirements. For further inquiries, contact the Greenville City Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau.

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Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures

The document outlines the requirements for erecting and operating temporary tents and membrane structures, including the necessity of obtaining a permit for structures over 400 square feet. It specifies exceptions, use periods, and construction documentation needed for approval, as well as structural stability requirements. For further inquiries, contact the Greenville City Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau.

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Information Bulletin

Temporary Tents & Membrane Structures


The following is an outline of the basic or common requirements to be adhered to when erecting/operating
a temporary tent or membrane structure.
Definitions: Tent – A structure, enclosure, umbrella structure or shelter, with or without sidewalls or drops,
constructed of fabric or pliable material supported in any manner except by air or the contents it
protects.

Membrane Structure – An air inflated, air supported cable or frame covered structure as defined by
the International Building Code not otherwise defined as a tent.

Outdoor Assembly Event – For the purpose of this definition, an outdoor assembly event shall
include a circus, carnival, tent show, theater, skating rink, dance hall or other place of assembly in
or under which persons gather for any purpose.

Requirements:
A Permit is required to erect and operate a temporary tent and membrane structure having an area in excess of
400 square feet. Shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a Permit
and approval from the fire code official.

Permit Applications must be submitted online no later than 10 business days prior to event. For Temporary
Use/Tent Permit Application, click this link:
https://greenvillesc.gov/FormCenter/Planning-17/EForm-Temporary-Use-Application-no-payme-330

Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Tents open on all sides, which comply with all of the following:
a. Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet.
b. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a firebreak clearance of not less than 12
feet shall not exceed 700 square feet total.
c. A minimum clearance of 12 feet to structures and other tents shall be provided.

Use Period:
Use period shall not be erected for a period of more than 180 days within a 12-month period on a single premises.

Construction documentation required:


A detailed site and floor plan for temporary tents or membrane structures with an occupant load of 50 or more
shall be provided with an application for approval. The tent or membrane structure floor plan shall indicate details
of the means of egress facilities, seating capacity, arrangement of the seating and location and type of heating and
electrical equipment. The construction documents shall include an analysis of structural stability.
Structural Ability and Anchorage Required:
Tents or membrane structure and their appurtenances shall be designed and installed to withstand the elements
of weather and prevent collapsing. Documentation of structural stability shall be furnished to the fire code official.

Additional requirements may exist.

Please contact the Greenville City Fire Department – Fire Prevention Bureau at (864)-467-4450 with any
questions or for additional information.

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