RIVER FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
400 Park Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
Fire Prevention: 708-714-3562
Fire Department: 708-366-7629
Fax: 708-366-6548
Address: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________
Inspection Type: International Fire Code (IFC 2003) – Chapter 24 Tent, Canopies, and Other Membrane Structures and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 edition.
Permit # _______________ Exempt: Tents < 200 square feet; Canopies < 400 square feet IFC 2403.2
J.U.L.I.E. Notification: YES NO UNKNOWN Tent / Canopy Size: _________________________________
Location: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Construction Documents IFC-2403.6 Not Required < 50 Occupants Waived Reviewed
Anchorage Required IFC-2403.9 Adequately rope braced; tethers are tight? Yes No
Anchor Type: Staked to ground Frame Only Counterweight
Means of Egress IFC-2403.12 Two (2) remote at least 72 inches in width. Unobstructed Lead to a public way Not required < 50 Occupants Approved Canopy only
Aisles IFC-2403.12.5 Unobstructed aisle: < 50 Occupants = 36 inches >50 = minimum 44 inches
The minimum spacing for tables with chairs is 44 inches between tables.
Tables abutting a required aisle shall be spaced at a minimum of 74 inches.
Chair rows: < 30 feet to an approved aisle. Row to row width 12 seat front to chair back.
Aisle spacing increased 0.3 inches for each chair 14 chairs to a maximum of 22 inches.
Exit Signage IFC-2403.12.6 Exits are clearly identifiable Designated with approved exit signage
Flame-resistant treatment Canopy and sides IFC-2404.2 Attached Document Exempt Flame Proof Standard: NFPA 701 California Fire Marshal Other: _________________
Fire Extinguishers IFC-2404.12 Approved Provide extinguisher within 20 feet of the hazard
Spot Lighting IFC-2404.9 Spot lighting 3 feet from tent / combustibles Globe lights String lights
Heating and cooking equipment IFC-2404.15 10 feet from exits and combustibles. Approved for tents
*****Cooking tents shall be separated from other tents by a minimum of 20 feet. *****
LP-gas IFC-2404.16 Tanks secured 10 feet from the tent Area restricted/safety relief pointed away from tent
Electrical Requirements IFC-2404.15.7 Approved Provide Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
Generators IFC-2404.19 Separation – Minimum 20 feet.
The property owner shall make corrections and re-inspect before EACH USE. TENTS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE SHELTERS IN ADVERSE WEATHER.
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