Tent Permits
Tents, Canopies, Football, & Outdoor Events
The state of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ requires a permit for all tents and membrane structures (air inflated or frame covered structure) over 200 square feet, and canopies (open sides at least 75%) over 400 square feet.
- Tent/Canopy Permit Policy [PDF]
- State of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Tent/Canopy Permit [PDF]
- Tent/Canopy Application Explanation and Guidelines [PDF]
- Assembly Events Inspection Requirements [PDF]
Exceptions
- Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
- Canopies open on all sides which comply with all of the following:
2.1. Individual canopies having a maximum size of 700 square feet (~ 26' by 26')(65m square).
2.2. The aggregate area of multiple canopies placed side by side with a minimum clearance of less than 12 feet (3658mm), not exceeding 700 square feet (65m squared).
2.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to all structures and other tents.
Tent & Canopy Use Permit Forms
A $75 permit is required for tents, canopies, and membrane structures available from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Commerce Forms [PDF].
These permits are not processed by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University, but by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Commerce, Code Enforcement. Tents are NOT INSPECTED on weekends or holidays, except for football related events. Please allow at least 1 week for processing. Send permits to:
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Commerce
Division of State Fire Marshal
8895 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 752-8200
Fax: (614) 728-5168