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Home My WebLink AboutFIRE COMMENTS-9-° CALIFORNIA -f NATIONAL Car Il �OOHPo&ATSD C City of National City Fire Department Phone (619) 336-4550 ego GIBIRVercao TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - STIPULATIONS DATE: June 6, 2013 TO: Vianey Rivera, Neighborhood Services FROM: Robert Hernandez /Fire Marshal SUBJECT: Halloween Retail Tent Note: Event set-up will begin 8-27-13. REQUEST MEETING WITH ORGANIZATION $400.00 TENT FEE Stipulations required by the Fire Department for this event are as follows: 1) Access to the area to be maintained at all times, entrances and emergency roadways. 2) Fire Department access into and through event areas are to be maintained at all times. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches 3) Fire Hydrants shall not be blocked or obstructed. 4) Participants on foot are to move immediately to the sidewalk upon approach of emergency vehicle(s). 5) Vehicles in roadway are to move immediately to the right upon approach of emergency vehicle(s). 6) If tents or canopies are used, the following information shall apply: • Tents having an area from 0-200 square feet shall be $200.00 • Tents having an area more than 201 square feet shall be $400.00 • Canopies having an area from 0-400 square feet shall be no charge. • Canopies from 401-500 square feet shall be $250.00. • Canopies from 501-600 square feet shall be $300.00. • Canopies from $601.00 or greater shall be $400.00. • Multiple tents and or canopies placed together equaling or greater than the above stated information shall be charged accordingly. • Tents shall be flame-retardant treated with an approved State Fire Marshal seal attached. A permit from the Fire Department must be obtained. Fees can only be waived by the City Council. A ten feet separation distance must be maintained between tents and canopies. A permit from the Fire Department must be obtained. 7) A tent shall not be located within 20 feet of lot lines, buildings, other tents, canopies or membrane structures, parked vehicles or internal combustion engines. For the purpose of determining required distances, support ropes and guy wires shall be considered as part of the temporary membrane structure, tent or canopy. 8) Provide a minimum of 2A:10BC fire extinguishers inside tent area. Extinguisher to be mounted in a visible location between 3Wto 5' from the floor to the top of the extinguisher (See Attached). Maximum travel distance from an extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet travel distance. A sign describing location of extinguisher (Fire Extinguisher) shall be placed immediately above the fire extinguisher. 9) Exit openings from tents shall remain open unless covered by a flame — resistant curtain. The curtain shall comply with the following: • Curtains shall be free sliding on a metal support. The support shall be a minimum of 80 inches above the floor level at the exit. Then curtains shall be so arranged that, when open, no part of the curtain obstructs the exit. • Curtains shall be of a color, or colors, that contrast with the color of the tent. 10) In public tent areas, smooth surfaced, unobstructed aisles having a minimum width of not less than 44 inches shall be provided from seating areas, and aisles shall be progressively increased in width to provide, at all points, not less than 1 foot of isles width for each 50 persons served by such aisles at the point. 11) The arrangement of aisles shall be subject to approval by the fire code official and shall be maintained clear at all times during occupancy. 12) All chairs used for seating inside tent shall be secured to one another using approved chair binding methods. 13) Exits shall be clearly marked. Exit signs shall be installed at required exit doorways and where otherwise necessary to indicate clearly the direction of egress when the exit serves and occupant of 50 or more 14) Exit signs shall be of an approved self-lumination type or shall be internally or externally illuminated by luminaries supplied in the following manner: • Two separate circuits, one of which shall be separated from all other circuits, for occupant loads of 300 or less. 15) Means of egress shall be illuminated with light having an intensity of not less than 1 foot-candle at the floor level while the structure is occupied. Fixtures required for means of egress illumination shall be supplied from a separate circuit or source of power. 16) Exits, aisles and passageways shall not be blocked or have their minimum clear width obstructed in any manner by ticket offices, turnstiles, concessions, chairs, equipment, animal chutes, poles, or guy ropes, or anything whatsoever, not shall they be blocked by persons, for whom no seats are available. 17) Internal combustion power sources that may be used for emergency power shall be of adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operating hours. Refueling shall be conducted prior to start of the event. 18) Internal combustion power sources shall be isolated from contact with the public by either physical guards, fencing or an enclosure. Internal combustion power shall be at least 20 feet away from the tent. 19) Internal combustion power sources that may be used shall be of adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operating hours. 20) Any electrical power used is to be properly grounded and approved. Extension cords shall be used as "Temporary Wiring" only. Consult building official for requirements. 21) Vehicles shall be isolated from contact with the tents or canopies, Vehicles shall be at least 20 feet away from tents or canopies. 22) Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the tent or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. The maximum occupant load of this space shall be based on room set-up and items placed inside tents or canopies. The maximum occupancy load shall posted by the Building Official based on room configuration. At no time shall the owner or agent allow the posted occupant load to be exceeded. 23) Smoking shall not be permitted in tents, canopies or membrane structures. Approved "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted. 24) Spot or effect lighting shall only be by electricity, and all combustibles construction located within 6 feet of such equipment shall be protected with approved noncombustible insulation not less than 9.25 inches thick. 25) There shall be a minimum clearance of at least 3 feet between the fabric envelope and all contents located inside the tent structure. 26) The floor surface inside tents and canopy structures and grounds outside and within a 30-foot perimeter shall be kept clear of combustible waste. Such waste shall be stored in approved containers until removed from the premises. 27) First Aid will be provided by ORGANIZATION. 28) A fire safety inspection is to be conducted by the Fire Department prior to operations of the event. 29) Please contact the National City Fire Department to arrange a time for inspection. Periodic inspections will be conducted by the Fire Department for this event. 30) Required inspections taking place, after hours, holidays, and weekends will be assessed a minimum of two hundred ($200.00) dollars. 31) Request a meeting with event organizers at City Hall prior to this event. 32) Fire Department fees can only be waived by City Council. FEE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT FOR AFTER HOURS INSPECTION. SEE FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.