SECTION 2.9  TENTS AND AIR-SUPPORTED STRUCTURES

Subsection 2.9.1.  General

2.9.1.1.  Tents and air-supported structures shall be in conformance with the Building Code.

2.9.1.2.  This Section does not apply to tents that have an area of 30 m² or less and that are used for camping, personal or other non-commercial uses.

Subsection 2.9.2.  Materials

Flameproofing treatments

2.9.2.1.  Flameproofing treatments shall be renewed as often as necessary to ensure that the material will pass the match flame test in NFPA 705, “Recommended Practice for a Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films”.

Subsection 2.9.3.  Fire Hazards and Control

Combustible materials

2.9.3.1.  (1)  Subject to Sentences (2) and (3), hay, straw, shavings or similar combustible materials shall not be used within a tent or air-supported structure used for an assembly occupancy.

(2)  Hay, straw or similar combustible materials may be used if necessary for the daily feeding and care of animals.

(3)  Sawdust and shavings may be used if kept damp.

Smoking and open flames prohibited

2.9.3.2.  Smoking shall not take place and open flame devices shall not be used in a tent or air-supported structure unless provisions have been made for such activities under the fire safety plan.

Fire alarm system or firewatch

2.9.3.3.  (1)  Despite Article 2.9.1.1., if a tent or air-supported structure does not have a fire alarm system that conforms to the Building Code,

(a)   it may have an approved fire alarm system that does not conform to the Building Code where the reliability and performance of the system will provide an adequate early warning level, or
(b)   a person shall be employed for firewatch duty.

    2.9.3.4.  (1)  A person employed for firewatch duty in accordance with Article 2.9.3.3. shall

(a)   be familiarized with all fire safety features, including the fire safety plan as provided in conformance with Section 2.8 and the condition of exits, and
(b)   patrol the area to ensure that the means of egress are kept clear and that regulations are enforced.

Communications systems

2.9.3.5.  When the conditions of Article 2.9.3.3. apply, an approved communications system shall be provided.