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OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT
OUTSIDE TENT OR CANOPY VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
ALL tents and/or canopies must be:
1) Certified
2) Placed 20 FEET
Signage:
1) “NO SMOKING
2) “EXIT” signs
Exits:
1) S
2) Distance between exits shall not exceed
3)
► 2
► 3
► 4
Means of Egress must be:
1) Clearly Marked.
2) At least 44
3) Maintained free and clear at all times
4) Not obstructed by guide wires, ropes or supports
Fire extinguishers:
1)
2)
3) S
4) S
Vehicles or trailer
1)
2)
3)
OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE PER
ALL tents and/or canopies must be:
as Flame Resistant.
from any cooking area/device.
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required over each
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Vehicles must contain LESS THAN 5 GALLONS of fuel.
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OUTSIDE TENT OR CANOPY VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
exit (lighted and with emergency lighting
occupancy load of 10 to 199.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE PER THE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Accessories with fuel tanks inside the tent (generators, blowers, chain saws, engines,
etc.):
1) Equipment cannot be running or operable.
2) Batteries for equipment must be disconnected.
3) Little or no fuel in the fuel tank.
4) The fuel tank must be taped over.
Heating:
1) Gas, liquid, and solid fuel-burning equipment shall be designed to vent to the
outside air.
2) Such vents shall be equipped with approved spark arresters when required.
3) All portions of the tent or canopies shall be NOT LESS THAN 12 INCHES
from the flue or vent.
4) Heating equipment shall comply with the ICC Electrical Code.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids or Gases:
1) Flammable and combustible liquid-fueled equipment shall not be used in tents
or canopies.
2) Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored outside in an approved
manner NOT LESS THAN 50 FEET from tents or canopies.
3) Operating generators shall be separated from tents and canopies by a minimum
of 20 FEET and shall be isolated from contact with the public by fencing,
enclosure or other approved means.
4) Portable LP-gas containers LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 500 GALLONS
shall have a minimum separation of at least 10 FEET.
5) Portable LP-gas containers GREATER THAN 500 GALLONS shall have a
minimum separation of at least 25 FEET.
5) Refueling shall be performed in an approved location NOT LESS THAN 20
FEET from the tent.
Additionally:
1) No open flame or open flame devices are to be used UNLESS APPROVED
BY THE OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT.
2) Fireworks shall not be used inside a tent.
3) Sawdust, shavings, and other combustible materials for a public performance
or exhibit are not prohibited AS LONG AS THEY ARE KEPT DAMP AT
ALL TIMES.
4) No sawdust, shavings, or other combustible materials are allowed under the
stands or seats at any time.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a complete listing of the fire regulations, only an example
of commonly violated regulations. The Fire Chief may modify the above regulations. The
fire Chief has the ultimate authority of regulations by Local & State Law.
Fire Prevention Bureau, City of Oshkosh Fire Department
(920) 236-5240
fireprevention@oshkoshwi.gov