Occupancies may occasionally have the need to temporarily erect tents or membrane structures in order to provide additional use space. This information is a summary of the most common provisions from the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) applicable to these types of structures and their uses when erected for 180 days or less within a 12-month period. A complete list of requirements can be found in MSFC, Chapter 31.

Before erecting a temporary tent or membrane structure, contact the local fire code official to determine whether a permit and/or approval is required within the jurisdiction. Tents or membrane structures erected for more than 180 days within a 12-month period must conform to the requirements of the Minnesota Building Code.