Chapter 31 — TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER
Section 3101 — GENERAL
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3101.1 Scope. ¶
3101.1 Scope. Tents, temporary special event structures and membrane structures shall comply with this chapter. The provisions of Section 3103 are applicable only to temporary tents and membrane structures. The provisions of Sections 3104 and 3108 are applicable to temporary and permanent tents and membrane structures. The provisions of Section 3105 are applicable to temporary special event structures. The provisions of Section 3106 are applicable to inflatable amusement devices. The provisions of Section 3106 are applicable to inflatable amusement devices. The provisions of Section 3107 are…
3101.2 Alternate means of protection. ¶
3101.2 Alternate means of protection. When approved by the enforcing agency, exceptions to the provisions of these building stan- dards may be permitted, provided alternate means of protection which are at least equal to these regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety are provided.
3101.3 Labor camps. ¶
3101.3 Labor camps. Tents used in labor camps for the housing of employees shall have tight wooden floors raised at least 4 inches (102 mm) above ground level having baseboards on all sides to a height of at least 6 inches (152 mm) or shall have concrete slabs with finished surface at least 4 inches (102 mm) above grade having baseboards on all sides to a height of at least 6 inches (152 mm). Electrical installations serving and installed within tents shall comply with the applicable requirements of the California Electrical Code. Tents shall not be considered suitable sleeping places when it…