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Overview
The Fire Marshal’s Office grants tent permits.
Fees
$30 per 30 days
Checklist
What you will need for the application:
- Date of application
- Tent company name
- Tent location, its use, the number of tents and their sizes
- Setup and takedown date
- Phone number of applicant and the emergency contact
- Detailed site plan including:
- Location of the tent
- Distance in feet between the tent and other structures on the site
- Certificate of flame resistance
- Letter of authorization
Things To Consider
- You must keep the validated receipt and a copy of the permit application packet at the site We issue tent permits for 30 days at a time not to exceed 180 days
- You must submit a tent permit application a minimum of 3 business days prior to setup date
- Site requirements:
- A minimum of 10 feet between the tent and any structures
- A minimum of 10 feet between stake lines
- The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has the right to deny this permit and any future permits if you do not follow any of the above requirements
How To
- Download the application
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You can submit:
- by email
- by mail or in person to:
Hillsborough County Fire Marshal’s Office
Attn: Jadi Flores or Betty Rodriguez
9450 E. Columbus Dr.
Tampa, FL 33619
What's Next
- Turn in the permit application at least three working days prior to tent setup
- We will process the application
- Our inspectors will come out and see the area where you want to set up the tent
- If approved, the inspector will give you the permit at the inspection
Resources
If you are selling sparklers, you need to apply for a Tent and Sparkler permit.