UCONN TENT PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION FORM

Connecticut Tent and Portable Structure Code 29-140-1b and 1995 NFPA 102

Tents greater than 1200 square /ft. and/or 100 or more occupants requires inspection

Event Information:

Location: / Approximate # of Attendees:
Event Date (s): / Event Hours:
Dimensions / Square Footage / Use / Capacity / Exit Travel Dist.
Tent 1:
Tent 2:
Tent 3:
Uconn Fire Inspector to Complete
Date and Time Requested for Final Inspection:

Event Contact Information:

Tent Installation / Rental Company: / Function Coordinator / Event Planner:

Required Information, (prior to inspection for plan review)

Please Fax or Email to UConn FMBIO):

  1. Certificate of Flame Resistive Tent Construction obtained: ______
  2. Will the Tent have a “skrim” installed? ______
  3. Will the tent have sides installed? ______
  4. Will the tent frame be metal? (grounding needed) ______
  5. Will electrical power be provided inside tent? (may need building permit for power) ______
  6. Will cooking be provided inside tent? (electrical, propane, other). ______
  7. Crowd Management Plan for occupancies greater than 1000. ______
  8. Emergency Communications Plan needed? ______
  9. Seating and Table Plan provided? ____
  10. Will the event occur at night? If yes, illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting will be required. ___
  11. Fire extinguisher placement and current inspection documentation.

Max Travel Distances: Class A Hazard 75’ Cooking Equipment 30’ See NFPA 10 Appendix E

  1. Will HVAC services be provided inside tent? ______
  2. Electrical Heaters or AC Units.
  3. Gas/oil fired Heaters or AC Units.

TENT FIELD INSPECTION REPORT

Inspection Date: / Owner/Occupant:

Tent Inspection

C=Compliant / N=Noncompliant
Observation / Compliance
  • Tent and Skrim if provided has an attached display meeting the NFPA 701 standard

  • Flame Resistive Rating Certificate Provided

  • Ten feet minimum distant between stake lines / tie downs

  • Are tent sides attached? IF YES; Are EXITS clear and unobstructed

  • Electrical equipment use under tent? IF YES;
  • Is equipment grounded?
  • Are ground fault interrupters (GFI) provided?

  • Is cooking equipment located under tent?
  • Electrical - Propane - Other: ______

  • Have fire extinguishers been provided within the Max Travel Distances?

  • Combustible or flammable liquids or vegetation observed under, or within 10’ of the tent.

  • Have HVAC services be installed inside tent? IF YES, what type;
  • Electrical - Propane - Oil - Other: ______

Occupancy Review & Inspection

C=Compliant / N=Noncompliant
Observation / Compliance
  • Capacity determined by tent size and posted.

  • Table and Chair Plan acceptable.

  • Travel distances acceptable.

  • If sides are attached, the Means of Egress are clearly indicated?
  • Two means of egress < 500, Three means of Egress >500 but < 1000, Four means of egress > 1000

  • Crowd Management Plan for occupancies greater than 1000 is acceptable

  • Emergency Lighting, and/or Illuminated EXIT Signage in place if required andtested.

  • Required signage in place: EXIT______No Smoking ______Capacity ______

  • Emergency Communications Plan / Equipment provided?

Approved: / YES / NO
Inspector: / Date/Time:

Inspection Notes

A copy of this report shall be given to the occupant /owner and kept at the tent location during the event.

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UConn OFMBI Tent Inspection Form