Section 3108 — OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

3108.1 General. ¶

3108.1 General. Temporary and permanent tents and membrane structures shall comply with this section.

3108.2 Combustible materials. ¶

3108.2 Combustible materials. Hay, straw, shavings or similar combustible materials shall not be located within any tent or membrane structure containing an assembly occupancy, except the materials necessary for the daily feeding and care of animals. Sawdust and shavings utilized for a public performance or exhibit shall not be prohibited provided that the sawdust and shavings are kept damp. Combustible materials shall not be permitted under stands or seats at any time. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §315.(b)] Flame Resistance Standards. (b) Sawdust, shavings or other…

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3108.3 Smoking. ¶

3108.3 Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted in tents or membrane structures. Approved “No Smoking” signs shall be conspicuously posted in accordance with Section 310. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §316] Smoking Prohibited. Smoking is not permitted in any tent and in any adjacent areas where hay or other highly flammable materials are kept. “No Smok- ing” signs shall be conspicuously posted in all tents open to the public and wherever otherwise specified by the enforcing authority.

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3108.4 Open or exposed flame. ¶

3108.4 Open or exposed flame. Open flame or other devices emitting flame, fire or heat or any flammable or combustible liquids, gas, charcoal or any other unapproved devices shall not be permitted inside or located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the tent or membrane structures while open to the public unless approved by the fire code official. Exception: Cooking devices shall comply with Section 3108.12. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §317] Fireworks and Open Flames. Fireworks, open flame or any device emitting flame or spark shall not be used in or immediately adjacent…

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3108.5 Fireworks. ¶

3108.5 Fireworks. Fireworks shall not be used within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of tents or membrane structures.

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3108.6 Spot lighting. ¶

3108.6 Spot lighting. Spot or effect lighting shall only be by electricity, and all combustible construction located within 6 feet (1829 mm) of such equipment shall be protected with approved noncombustible insulation not less than 9 [1] / 4 inches (235 mm) thick.

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3108.7 Safety film. ¶

3108.7 Safety film. Motion pictures shall not be displayed in tents or membrane structures unless the motion picture film is safety film.

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3108.8 Clearance. ¶

3108.8 Clearance. There shall be a clearance of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) between the fabric envelope and all contents located inside membrane structures.

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3108.9 Portable fire extinguishers. ¶

3108.9 Portable fire extinguishers. Approved portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be provided and placed in locations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 319. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §319.(a) through (c)] Fire Extinguishers and Other Fire Protection Equipment. (a) One Class 2-A fire extinguisher shall be provided in every tent having a floor area between 500 square feet and 1,000 square feet plus one 2-A fire extinguisher in each auxiliary adjacent tent. One additional…

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3108.10 Fire protection equipment. ¶

3108.10 Fire protection equipment. Fire hose lines, water supplies and other auxiliary fire equipment shall be maintained at the site in such numbers and sizes as required by the fire code official. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §319.(d) and (e)] Fire Extinguishers and Other Fire Protection Equipment. - (d) Tents having a capacity of 1,000 or more persons shall be protected on each of the long sides with fire hose lines of at least 1 [1] / 2 inch internal diameter and of sufficient length to reach either end of the tent. The water supply shall be either from the…

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3108.11 Occupant load factors. ¶

3108.11 Occupant load factors. The occupant load allowed in an assembly structure, or portion thereof, shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 10.

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3108.12 Heating and cooking equipment. ¶

3108.12 Heating and cooking equipment. Temporary heating and cooking equipment shall be in accordance with Chapter 41. Permanent heating and cooking equipment shall be in accordance with Chapter 6 and Sections 3108.12.1 through 3108.12.3. 3108.12.1 Installation. Heating or cooking equipment, tanks, piping, hoses, fittings, valves, tubing and other related components shall be installed as specified in the International Fuel Gas Code and the California Mechanical Code, and shall be approved by the fire code official. 3108.12.2 Venting. Gas, liquid and solid fuel-burning equipment designed to be…

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3108.13 Flammable and combustible liquids. ¶

3108.13 Flammable and combustible liquids. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids and the use of flammable-liquidfueled equipment shall be in accordance with Sections 3108.13.1 through 3108.13.3. 3108.13.1 Use. Flammable-liquid-fueled equipment shall not be used in tents or membrane structures. 3108.13.2 Flammable and combustible liquid storage. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored outside in an approved manner not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from tents or membrane structures. Storage shall be in accordance with Chapter 57. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19,…

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3108.14 Display of motor vehicles. ¶

3108.14 Display of motor vehicles. Liquid- and gas-fueled vehicles and equipment used for display within tents or membrane structures shall be in accordance with Sections 3108.14.1 through 3108.14.5.3. 3108.14.1 Batteries. Batteries shall be disconnected except where the fire code official requires that the batteries remain connected to maintain safety features. 3108.14.2 Fuel. Vehicles or equipment shall not be fueled or defueled within the tent or membrane structure. 3108.14.2.1 Quantity limit. Fuel in the fuel tank shall not exceed one-quarter of the tank capacity or 5 gallons (19 L),…

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3108.15 Separation of generators. ¶

3108.15 Separation of generators. Generators and other internal combustion power sources shall be separated from tents or membrane structures by not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) and shall be isolated from contact with the public by fencing, enclosure or other approved means. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES

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3108.16 Standby personnel. ¶

3108.16 Standby personnel. Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a tent or membrane structure used as a place of assembly or any other use where people congregate, because of the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall employ one or more qualified persons, as required and approved, to remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being conducted. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §320] Fire…

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3108.17 Combustible vegetation. ¶

3108.17 Combustible vegetation. Combustible vegetation that could create a fire hazard shall be removed from the area occupied by a tent or membrane structure, and from areas within 30 feet (9144 mm) of such structures. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §326.(a)] Hazard Abatement. (a) All flammable vegetation within 50 feet of any tent shall be removed.

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3108.18 Combustible waste material. ¶

3108.18 Combustible waste material. The floor surface inside tents or membrane structures and the grounds outside and within a 30-foot (9144 mm) perimeter shall be kept free from combustible waste and other combustible materials that could create a fire hazard. Such waste shall be stored in approved containers and removed from the premises not less than once a day during the period the structure is occupied by the public. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §326.(c)] Hazard Abatement. (c) Combustible waste shall not be permitted to accumulate on the grounds either inside or…

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3108.19 Obstructions. ¶

3108.19 Obstructions. Exits, aisles and passageways shall not be blocked or have their minimum clear width obstructed in any manner by ticket offices, turnstiles, concessions, chairs, equipment, animal chutes, poles or guy ropes, or anything whatsoever, nor shall they be blocked by persons for whom no seats are available. In occupancies having fixed seating, and on request of the owner or manager, the enforcing agency may permit modifications from the provisions of this code to accommodate seating for handicapped persons using mechanical aids such as, but not limited to, walkers and…

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