Tent Talk: Flame Resistance Certification
When it comes to temporary structures, the foremost priority for project managers and safety personnel is adhering to fire safety regulations.
Tent Talk: A Closer Look at Ballasting
Ballasting eliminates the need for ground penetration, making it a preferred choice for locations where the integrity of the ground is to be maintained. It obviates the need for 811 utility mark outs, ensuring that the setup process is both time-efficient and adheres to property use agreements.
Temporary Structure Safety & Evacuation – Industrial Structure Solutions
Pre-project is the time to decide and plan for emergency shelter locations (an available, open permanent structure), and determine a route to get there, noting it’s address in case of emergency assistance.
Engineering
Regarding the wind load a tent can safely withstand, this first requires confirming that the tent is, in fact, engineered by the tent manufacturer. Rental vendors will often carefully review and reference engineering specifications to ensure that the tent is staked or weighted properly, allowing it to endure its max wind speed.
Temporary Structure Ballasting
There are lots of reasons why we cannot, should not or prefer not to stake a tent or structure. From leased properties that do not allow ground penetration to concrete ground conditions; from safety concerns with utility mark outs to parking lots with asphalt that we prefer not to damage; these are just a few possible examples.
