[Princeton] canopy-permit-app

Application for a Type I Fire Safety Permit

Canopy: A structure, enclosure or shelter greater than 900 square feet in area or more than 30 lineal feet in any direction, constructed of fabric and having walls on 25% or more of the lineal perimeter.

Please note the following:

A separate permit must be obtained for each canopy if the canopy is separated by more than 5 feet from another tent.
Canopies greater than 140 feet in any direction or greater than 16,800 sq. ft in area, in use for more than 180 days, have a permanent anchoring system, are being used between November 1 and the following April 1, or contain platforms greater than 11 ft in height shall require a permit issued pursuant to the NJ Uniform Construction Code.
An electrical permit is required from the Princeton Building Department if electric lighting or power will be used in the tent.
A separate permit is required from the Bureau of Fire Safety if heating equipment is being used in the tent. That permit can be obtained here: Open Flame (Heating) Permit Application

Also note:

Cooking under an occupied canopy is strictly prohibited as per N.J.A.C. 5:70-3, 2404.15.5
Smoking is prohibited in/under any canopy as per N.J.A.C. 5:70-3, 2404.6

Please make sure to read all of the instructions, attach all required documents and include a non-refundable payment of 100.00-payable on line.

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