MECKLENBURG COUNTY
FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE
Effective Date: 11/01/02
Purpose:
To establish a set of guidelines and procedures for the issuance of tent and canopy permits and the
inspections required for their approval.
Policy:
A. The Fire Inspector shall issue all tent and canopy permits at the time the tent inspection is
conducted and compliance obtained.
B. Tent and canopy permits will be required for the following:
1. A tent having an area in excess of 200 square feet.
2. A canopy having an area in excess of 400 square feet.
C. For two or more tents located at the same address, 1 permit shall be issued. The application
should list all tents that will be located at the event.
D. Upon request for permit and inspection, the inspector shall notify caller of the tent permit fee
and request that the fee be available to him or her at the time of site inspection.
E. At the time of inspection, the inspector shall survey the tent and/or canopy to ensure that all
applicable sections of chapter 24 of the North Carolina Fire Code are complied with.
F. Upon approval, the inspector shall provide the applicant with his or her copy of the permit.
Revised Date: 11/01/09
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