California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 2 - Tents, Awnings and Other Fabric Enclosures
Article 3 - Tents Having an Occupant Load of Ten or More
Section 320 - Fire Safety Personnel

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 320
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

The owners or operators of any tent used as a place of assemblage shall provide at least one qualified fire safety person in every tent having a capacity of 500 persons and one additional qualified person for each 1,000 additional persons or fraction thereof. Such persons shall be on duty in the tent at all times when the tent is open to the public. They shall be proficient in the handling of fire extinguishers and equipment and shall be familiar with the fire and panic safety regulations. The individual designated under this section shall meet the approval of the fire authority having jurisdiction.

EXCEPTION: The enforcing authority may waive or modify the provisions of this section if, in his opinion, public safety will not be jeopardized.

1. Amendment filed 10-4-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 40).

Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115- 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.

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