Fundraiser for Autism FM
Fire Marshal Division
Mrs. Cara Thompson
3688 Swans Station Road
Sanford, NC 27332
Re: Fundraiser for Autism
74 Amarillo Lane
Sanford, NC 27332
Application Number – 17-50041179
Mrs. Thompson,
Thank you for submitting the plans for the fundraiser for Autism. The plans have been
carefully reviewed by a qualified code enforcement official to examine for full
compliance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and all other fire protection
regulatory documents. There are some items that were found during the plan review
process that need to be addressed before a final inspection of the new facility can be
given. These items are outlined and described below.
Permits
o A permit will be issued for the special assembly that will include the event
as a whole.
o A permit may be issued for other tent areas if the individual tent exceeds
400 square feet, or the aggregate area of multiple canopies placed side by
side exceeds 700 square feet without a fire break clearance of 12’
Fire Extinguishers
o Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided within a 30-foot (9144 mm)
travel distance of commercial-type cooking equipment. Cooking
equipment involving vegetable or animal oils and fats shall be protected
by a Class K rated portable extinguisher.
o 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher shall be placed at tents/canopies with a travel
distance not to exceed 100’ from any fire extinguisher
2411.6 Outdoor cooking.
o Outdoor cooking that produces sparks or grease-laden vapors shall not be
performed within 20 feet (6096 mm) from a tent, air-supported, air-
inflated or tensioned membrane structure, temporary membrane structure
or canopy
o Cooking is permitted under flame resistant tents meeting NPFA 701 Flame
Propagation Standard with a minimum separation of 20’ from lot lines,
buildings, parked vehicle, other tents and membrane structures.
2411.5 Cooking tents.
o Tents where cooking is performed shall be separated from other tents, air-
supported, air-inflated or tensioned membrane structures, temporary
membrane structures or canopies by a minimum of 20 feet (6096 mm).
2415 Generators
o Generators and other internal combustion power sources shall be separated
from tents, air-supported, air-inflated or tensioned membrane structures,
temporary membrane structures or canopies by a minimum of 20 feet
(6096 mm) and shall be isolated from contact with the public by fencing,
enclosure or other approved means.
2413.3 Refueling.
o Refueling shall be performed in an approved location not less than 20 feet
(6096 mm) from tents, air-supported, air-inflated or tensioned membrane
structures, temporary membrane structures or canopies.
2406.4 Combustible materials.
o Hay, straw, shavings or similar combustible materials shall not be located
within any tent or air-supported 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 the sawdust and shavings are kept damp.
Combustible materials shall not be permitted under stands or seats at any
time. The areas within and adjacent to the tent or air-supported structure,
shall be maintained clear of all combustible materials or vegetation that
could create a fire hazard within 20 feet (6096 mm) from the structure.
Combustible trash shall be removed at least once a day from the structure
during the period the structure is occupied by the public.
Permits
o Final inspection will be conducted the day of the event and the permit will
be issued after inspection.
Thank you again for submitting the plans for fundraiser for Autism. Please review the
plans and adhere to any notes and alterations that were made in addition to the original
drawings. These remarks are for the plans that were submitted and its original intent.
These remarks do not apply if the original intent changes or what was submitted on the
above date changes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call this office
Again, thank you and we look forward to working with you during the construction
period!
Sincerely,
Rodney Daniels
Chief Deputy Fire Marshal