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Tents & Temporary Structures

Requirements

Who can submit:

1. Contractor installing the temporary structure. A contractor may lose the ability to submit notifications/permits if required license is expired or excessive violations or stop work orders have been issued.
2. Property owners or renters with the statement of intent and understanding along with required notification/permit forms. A property owner or renter may lose the ability to submit notifications/permits if excessive violations or stop work orders have been issued.

1. Floor plan
2. Site plan
3. Flame propagation performance treatment certificate
4. Manufacturer’s installation specifications and/or engineered plans indicating design loads (wind and snow), erection instructions, and anchoring method – including materials and equipment
5. Emergency response plan indicating the following:
   • Declaration of an emergency incident designee responsible for monitoring severe weather conditions and announcing when the monitoring severe weather conditions and announcing when the structure must be evacuated.
   • A description of the conditions under which the plan will be implemented, including, specified wind speeds and proximity of severe weather events to the site where the structure is located.
6. Completed application

Common Helpful Websites:

• Municode.com - A digital listing of the City of Indianapolis local ordinance
• Maps.indy.gov - An Indianapolis mapping tool where addresses, property lines, and other useful tools can be found and utilized
• Indiana Department of Homeland Security: Codes, Standards and Other Rules - A listing of building codes applicable to the State of Indiana with links to the Indiana amendments
• Tentexperts.org - Industry standards regarding temporary structures, stakes, ballasting, etc.
• Citizen’s Access Portal - Online permitting and contractor information