Chapter 31 — TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER
Section 3107 — OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY EVENTS
2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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3107.1 Scope. Outdoor assembly events shall comply with this section. ¶
3107.1 Scope. Outdoor assembly events shall comply with this section.
3107.2 General. ¶
3107.2 General. Outdoor assembly events shall be in accordance with this section and Section 403.11. Temporary structures erected for outdoor assembly events shall comply with this chapter. 3107.2.1 Approval required. Outdoor assembly events shall be approved by the fire code official. 3107.2.2 Permits. An operational permit shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5. 3107.2.3 Access. An approved means of fire apparatus access shall be provided. 3107.2.3.1 Fire service features. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants, drafting sources and other fire protection features shall be maintained…
3107.3 Occupancy and means of egress. ¶
3107.3 Occupancy and means of egress. The number and location of emergency egress and escape routes shall be approved by the fire code official. 3107.3.1 Occupant load. The fire code official shall establish an occupant load for the event site. 3107.3.2 Maintenance of emergency egress and escape routes. Emergency egress and escape routes shall be maintained at all times.
3107.4 Public safety for events. ¶
3107.4 Public safety for events. Outdoor assembly events shall comply with Sections 3107.4.1 through 3107.4.7. 3107.4.1 Public safety plan for gatherings. A public safety plan shall be prepared where required by Section 403.11.2. The public safety plan shall be submitted to the fire code official with the application for an operational permit as required by Section 3107.2.2. 3107.4.2 Weather monitoring person. Where required by the fire code official, the event operator or agent shall designate one qualified individual to continuously monitor local weather reports, forecasts and conditions.…
3107.5 Cooking appliances or devices. ¶
3107.5 Cooking appliances or devices. Outdoor assembly events with concession stands or booths using cooking appliances or devices shall comply with Sections 3107.5.1 through 3107.5.3. 3107.5.1 Separation from tents or structures. Cooking operations shall be in compliance with Section 3108.12. 3107.5.2 Protection. Cooking equipment using combustible oils or solids shall meet the following: 1. A noncombustible lid shall be immediately available. The lid shall be of sufficient size to cover the cooking well completely. 2. The equipment shall be placed on a noncombustible surface. 3. An approved…
3107.6 Electrical equipment and wiring. ¶
3107.6 Electrical equipment and wiring. Outdoor assembly events with concession stands or booths using electrical equipment and temporary wiring for electrical power or lighting shall comply with the applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code and Sections 3107.6.1 through 3107.6.3. 3107.6.1 Outdoor use. Electrical equipment and wiring shall be listed and labeled for outdoor use. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES 3107.6.2 Generators. Generators shall be installed not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from…