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Appendix E
Temporary Membrane Structures (Tents and Canopies)
Department of Community & Economic Development
City of Arlington • 18204 59th Ave NE • Arlington, WA 98223 • Phone (360) 403-3551
 An Operating Permit is required prior to the erection of any tent or membrane structure used
for assembly purposes, having an area in excess of 200 square feet, and canopies in excess of
400 square feet; including, but not limited to, structures associated with a Carnival, Circus, or
other Public Amusement.
 A detailed site plan indicating the location, separation, and placement of all structures, and the
description and location of the items listed below, must be submitted with the Operating Permit
Application.
 An inspection must be completed prior to occupancy and/or utilization of the temporary
membrane structure(s).
Required on Site Plan:
Fire Department access
Location of Structures
Waste Receptacles
20 feet separation from lot lines, buildings, or other membrane structure
Portable toilet facilities
Anchorage details
Required on Site Plan, Fire and Life Safety:
Means of egress
Exit signs and emergency lighting
Bonding and grounding
Flame propagation performance treatment (NFPA 701)
Fire Extinguishers
No Smoking†signs
Required on Site Plan, If Applicable:
External power source (generator or hardwired)
• No extension cords allowed as primary power
Heating and cooking (NEC and IMC)
LP-Gas (IFGC and NFPA 54)
Revised 5/8/2008
OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATION
Community & Economic Development
City of Arlington • 18204 59th Ave NE • Arlington, WA 98223 • Phone (360) 403-3551
Part I
Property Address for which Operating Permit is requested:
Parcel ID No.: Current Occupancy
Project Description:
Applicant Name: Home No.:
Email Address: Cell No.:
Mailing Address: City: State: Zip:
Contact Person: Phone No.:
Part II
Type of Operating Permit
An Operating Permit is required to conduct any activity or to use any class of building listed below. Please indicate
the type(s) of Operating Permit(s) requested by checking each applicable box. (If you require assistance, or would
like more information, contact the City of Arlington Building Department at 360-403-3551.)
Manufacturing, storing or handling hazardous materials in quantities exceeding those listed in the Fire Code
(see Appendix A.) Identify the materials and quantities and describe the manner in which the materials will be
manufactured, stored or handled (attach additional sheets if necessary): _______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Conducting a hazardous process or activity, including, but not limited to, any commercial or industrial
operation which produces combustible dust as a byproduct, fruit and crop ripening, waste handling, spray
operations, and high-piled storage (see Appendix B.) Describe the process(es) or activity(ies) to be conducted
(attach additional sheets if necessary): _____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Use of pyrotechnic devices in assembly occupancies (see Appendix C.) Describe the devices to be used and type
of event (attach additional sheets if necessary): ____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) (see Appendix D)
Removal Decommissioning Temporary tank closure Changes in service
Permanent tank closure
Brief description: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Underground Storage Tank (UST) (see Appendix D)
Removal Decommissioning Temporary tank closure Changes in service
Permanent tank closure
Brief description: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Temporary Membrane Structures, including tents and canopies (see Appendix E.) Brief description of structure
and use: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Special Event Operating Permit - An Operating Permit is required for any special event that takes place within
an occupied building, or an outdoor mass gathering, which is outside the scope of the permitted use (see Appendix
F.) Brief description of type of gathering proposed: _______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mobile Vendor - (see Appendix G.) Brief description of vehicle and use: ____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Part III
Premises/Building Information
1. Date of last inspection of Premises: ______________________
2. Has a Certificate of Occupancy been issued for the premises? Yes No
Type: Permanent Temporary Date of Issuance: _____________________________________________________
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3. Are there currently any open Building Permits associated with the premises? Yes No
If yes, please describe (attach additional sheets if necessary): _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
4. Additional Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
I herby certify that the foregoing information (and all information in attached sheets, if any) is true and complete.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant or Authorized Representatives Signature Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Title (if applicable) of person signing Application (Please print)
Part IV
To be completed by the City of Arlington Building Department
Inspection Required: Yes No
Inspections Performed: Yes No Date of Inspection:
Tests or Reports required verifying compliance? Yes No
If YES, have Tests or Reports been received? Yes No
OPERATING PERMIT APPROVED
Operating Permit Issued by:
Date Operating Permit Issued: Date Operating Permit Expires:
Type/Description of Operating Permit:
Conditions of Operating Permit (list conditions here AND in the space provided in the Operating Permit:
Additional Comments: (Attach additional pages if needed)
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OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATION
Community & Economic Development
City of Arlington • 18204 59th Ave NE • Arlington, WA 98223 • Phone (360) 403-3551
Part I
Property Address for which Operating Permit is requested:
Parcel ID No.: Current Occupancy
Project Description:
Applicant Name: Home No.:
Email Address: Cell No.:
Mailing Address: City: State: Zip:
Contact Person: Phone No.:
Part II
Type of Operating Permit
An Operating Permit is required to conduct any activity or to use any class of building listed below. Please indicate
the type(s) of Operating Permit(s) requested by checking each applicable box. (If you require assistance, or would
like more information, contact the City of Arlington Building Department at 360-403-3551.)
Manufacturing, storing or handling hazardous materials in quantities exceeding those listed in the Fire Code
(see Appendix A.) Identify the materials and quantities and describe the manner in which the materials will be
manufactured, stored or handled (attach additional sheets if necessary): _______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Conducting a hazardous process or activity, including, but not limited to, any commercial or industrial
operation which produces combustible dust as a byproduct, fruit and crop ripening, waste handling, spray
operations, and high-piled storage (see Appendix B.) Describe the process(es) or activity(ies) to be conducted
(attach additional sheets if necessary): _____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Use of pyrotechnic devices in assembly occupancies (see Appendix C.) Describe the devices to be used and type
of event (attach additional sheets if necessary): ____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) (see Appendix D)
Removal Decommissioning Temporary tank closure Changes in service
Permanent tank closure
Brief description: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Underground Storage Tank (UST) (see Appendix D)
Removal Decommissioning Temporary tank closure Changes in service
Permanent tank closure
Brief description: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Temporary Membrane Structures, including tents and canopies (see Appendix E.) Brief description of structure
and use: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Special Event Operating Permit - An Operating Permit is required for any special event that takes place within
an occupied building, or an outdoor mass gathering, which is outside the scope of the permitted use (see Appendix
F.) Brief description of type of gathering proposed: _______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mobile Vendor - (see Appendix G.) Brief description of vehicle and use: ____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Part III
Premises/Building Information
1. Date of last inspection of Premises: ______________________
2. Has a Certificate of Occupancy been issued for the premises? Yes No
Type: Permanent Temporary Date of Issuance: _____________________________________________________
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3. Are there currently any open Building Permits associated with the premises? Yes No
If yes, please describe (attach additional sheets if necessary): _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
4. Additional Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
I herby certify that the foregoing information (and all information in attached sheets, if any) is true and complete.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant or Authorized Representatives Signature Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Title (if applicable) of person signing Application (Please print)
Part IV
To be completed by the City of Arlington Building Department
Inspection Required: Yes No
Inspections Performed: Yes No Date of Inspection:
Tests or Reports required verifying compliance? Yes No
If YES, have Tests or Reports been received? Yes No
OPERATING PERMIT APPROVED
Operating Permit Issued by:
Date Operating Permit Issued: Date Operating Permit Expires:
Type/Description of Operating Permit:
Conditions of Operating Permit (list conditions here AND in the space provided in the Operating Permit:
Additional Comments: (Attach additional pages if needed)
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PERMIT FEE WAIVER REQUEST
Community & Economic Development
City of Arlington • 18204 59th Ave NE • Arlington, WA 98223 • Phone (360) 403-3551
PER THE CURRENT FEE RESOLUTION
Section 1. Fees and Charges—General.
1.1 Fees. Fees are intended to cover the normal, recurring costs associated with providing a
given service. Fees are non-refundable.
1.2 Prices. In some instances, the City provides certain goods and merchandise for sale. Prices
for these goods may be included in this resolution.
1.3 Payment Due. Fees are due at the time the action is requested (e.g., at time of application)
or occurs (e.g., prior to a specific action). An applicant may pay all fees of a multi-phased
project in advance; however, doing so does not vest applicable fees due. Fees due are those
in effect at the time the specific action or phase of an action is requested or occurs.
1.4 Waivers. Upon petition by the applicant, the City Council may waive any of the fees, or
portions thereof, for any non-profit organization or government agency.
NOTE: State Surcharge Fees cannot be waived.
Permit Number: Total Amount: $
Staff Requesting Fee Waiver: Staff Department:
Staff Email: Staff Phone #:
Reason for Waiver:
Council Workshop Date: Council Approval Date:
Signatory Authority:
Print Name:
CED STAFF USE ONLY
FEE BREAKDOWN
Plan Review Fee(s) $
Permit Fee(s) $
Processing Technology Fee $
State Surcharge Fee $
Other: $
Other: $ ACCEPTED BY DATE STAMP
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Tents & Temporary Membrane Structures
Scope and Purpose
This information handout is intended to inform and educate event organizers, tent rental companies
and others interested in using a “Tent and or other Membrane Structures†of the codes and standards
enforced by North County RFA
Notice: It is the responsibility of the event organizer to provide a copy of this document to all hot food
vendors participating in their event/activity.
Definitions
Tent – a structure, enclosure, or shelter, with or without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fabric or
pliable material supported in any manner except by air or the contents that it protects.
Membrane Structures – an air-inflated, air-supported, cable or frame-covered structure as defined by
the International Building Code and not otherwise defined as a tent.
Temporary – tents, air-supported, air-inflated, or tensioned membrane structures shall not be erected
for a period of more than 180 days within a 12-month period on a single premise.
Permits Required
A permit is required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage
canopy, or a tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Tents open on all sides, which comply with all of the following:
2.1. Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet.
2.2. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of
not less than 12 feet shall not exceed 700 square feet total.
2.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet to structures and other tents shall be provided.
North County RFA 360-502-6184 www.northcountyfireems.com
Tent Permit Application Requirements
• Manufacturer Specifications
o Structural Stability and Anchoring Specifications (staking the tent will be required unless
manufacturers’ specifications and/or engineering can be provided to show how it will be ballasted
properly).
• Certificate of Flame Resistance - all tents and their; sidewalls, drops, floor coverings, and decorative
materials, shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria.
• Floor plan is required for tents with an occupant load of 50 or more and shall show;
o Number of tent walls
o Location of Exits (include size, type, etc.),
o Location of fire extinguishers (minimum 2-A: 10;
B:C) with current service tag.
o “No Smoking†signs,
o Diagram of interior including; location of chairs,
tables, merchandise, and occupant load, (15
square feet per person for events with tables
and chairs, seven square feet per person
without tables and chairs, occupant load sign
shall be posted).
o Cooking and/or open flames.
o Heaters and ventilation.
• Site plan is required and shall show the following;
o Number of tents.
o Size of all tents.
o Occupant load for each tent.
o Tent location in reference to fire apparatus access, lot lines, buildings, other tents, and
parked vehicles (when determining required distances, support ropes and guy wires shall be
considered as part of the tent).
o Locations of generators (generators shall be a minimum of 20’ feet from the tent).
North County RFA 360-502-6184 www.northcountyfireems.com
Staking Requirements
Ballasting Requirements
The minimum ballasting requirements shall be specified in the tents manufacturing specifications or an
engineering report shall be provided showing the proposed ballasted weight is appropriate for the tent
size and wind loads. Under circumstances where the manufacturer specifications cannot be located or
do not specify minimum ballasting requirements and an engineering report cannot be provided the tent
shall be staked as per the manufactured specifications
Exception: with the Fire Marshal’s approval, tents with a maximum square footage of 4,000 square feet
shall have the minimum ballasting requirements as follows: • Minimum ballast weight used shall be
1,200 pounds per leg. • Corner shall have two 1,200 pounds ballast weights in place adjacent to each
other. • Anchor points shall be ½ the distance of the leg height from the tent. • Tent feet shall be
installed on each leg.
Straps/Ropes
Straps shall meet the following requirements:
• Ropes are not acceptable only ratchet nylon webbing straps with tensile strength rating shall
be used to secure all tents.
• All methods of securing straps to anchors shall meet the same or greater working loads as
specified by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer does not provide working loads, 1,200
pounds or greater shall be used.
• Webbing straps shall be free of tears or excessive frays.
North County RFA 360-502-6184 www.northcountyfireems.com
Permit #: 6696
Permit Date: 09/03/25
Permit Type: OPERATING
Project Name: Hispanic Heritage Event
Applicant Name: Sarah Lopez
Applicant Address: 238 N Olympic Ave
Applicant, City, State, Zip: Arlington, WA 98223
Contact: Sarah Lopez
Phone: 360-403-3448
Email: slopez@arlingtonwa.gov
Scope of Work: Special event with two 20 x 20 canopy tents
Valuation: 0.00
Square Feet: 800
Number of Stories: 0
Construction Type:
Occupancy Group:
ID Code:
Permit Issued: 09/10/2025
Permit Expires: 09/30/2025
Form Permit Type: OPERATING
Status: COMPLETE
Assigned To: Kristin Foster
Property
Parcel # Address Legal Description Owner Name Owner Phone Zoning
CITY OF 940 OPEN
31051100100600 114 N OLYMPIC AVE
ARLINGTON SPACE/PARKS
Inspections
Date Inspection Type Description Scheduled Date Completed Date Inspector Status
20x40 with 160# ballasts on
each leg. Waiting on
Partial
09/12/2025 Inspection engineering report from 09/12/2025 09/12/2025 FIRE
Approval
party company. Approved
for use
Plan Reviews
Date Review Type Description Assigned To Review Status
Approved with
09/03/2025 OPERATING Tent tie-down required. See attached BUILDING
Conditions
Approved with
09/03/2025 OPERATING need ballast engineering report FIRE
Conditions
Fees
Fee Description Notes Amount
Processing/Technology $25.00
Operating permit inspection
Inspection $150.00
fee.
Total $175.00
Uploaded Files
Date File Name
09/03/2025 28102720-20250828_BLD6696_Application.pdf
09/03/2025 28102721-20250828_BLD6696_Appendix E.pdf
09/03/2025 28102722-20250828_BLD6696_SitePlan.pdf