If the application for a large assembly or for an amusement event or entertainment event contemplates the erection of any temporary structure, which will be accessible to the public, the application for a license shall include an additional application for a permit to erect the temporary structure. The application for the temporary structure shall be approved in writing by the building inspector before final approval is given to the event licensed by the City Council. A temporary structure, although licensed, shall not be permitted to be used until the building inspector and the fire chief have inspected and approved of the completed structure prior to its use. The building inspector and the fire chief shall indicate their approval by placing their signatures on the license.
A. The application for a permit for a temporary structure shall be accompanied by a set of plans or drawings, in duplicate, which shall indicate clearly:
1. The type of construction;
2. The seating arrangements;
3. The aisles;
4. The structural details and calculations of the seats and supports;
5. The location of all electrical wiring;
6. The location of all exits;
7. The location of all fire equipment within the structure and specifications of such equipment;
8. The location of adjacent structures and obstructions which might hinder the free egress of persons from the exits.
B. Such application shall further specify:
1. Whether any open flame is intended to be used within the structure, and if so, what precautions are to be taken to render it safe.
2. The name of the person, firm or corporation which will use the structure.
3. The location of the principal place of business of such person, firm or corporation.
4. The names and addresses of the officers of such firm or corporation.
5. The length of time the structure is intended to be used for the purposes applied for.
6. The hours of the day or night during which the structure is intended to be used as a place of assembly.
7. In the case of a temporary structure composed wholly or partly of canvas or similar matter, the identification of the formula or solution which is to be used to flameproof the structure.
8. What provisions have been made for sanitary facilities for persons using the premises on which said structure is to be erected or maintained.
9. Any other relevant information which the fire chief may require.
10. If the fire marshal determines that the attendance of fire equipment at the location of the structure during the use of said structure as a place of assembly is necessary and for the safety of persons and property, the fire chief shall require that the applicant deposit with the Treasurer of the City of Columbus, a sum equal to the reasonable value of the use of said equipment and furnishing of the necessary personnel for such time as will be required, in order to reimburse the City of Columbus for such expense.
11. The fire chief shall determine if the applicant is in compliance with the Uniform Fire Code and that the applicant has made provision for:
(a) Adequate aisles, seats, platforms and poles.
(b) Sufficient exits, well marked and properly lighted.
(c) Lighted and unobstructed passageways leading to areas away from the structure.
(d) Removal, before the structure is to be used as a place of public assembly, of any pole, rope or other obstruction in any aisle or exit.
(e) Inspection before the opening of each performance by a qualified electrician to ascertain whether any defects exist in the wiring and provision made for immediate correction of any defects which may be found.
(f) Sufficient first aid and fire appliances to be distributed throughout the structure with operating personnel familiar with the operation of such equipment available and assigned during the use of structure as a place of assembly.
(g) Sufficient “No Smoking” signs visible at all times.
(h) An employee at each entrance to require the extinguishing of all cigarettes, cigars and other smoking materials.
(i) Announcement at frequent intervals to persons in the assembly of the fact that smoking within the structure is prohibited.
(j) Proper safeguarding of any use of open flame or its use prohibited.
(k) The clearing of straw, dry grass, dust or any combustible trash from the structure before it is open to the public and arrangements made to keep the areas where debris may be expected to accumulate well serviced, especially under open seats.
(l) Proper facilities for calling the fire department or other emergency services.
(m) Such special fire equipment to attend to said structure during its use as a place of public assembly as the fire chief may decide is necessary for proper fire protection.
(n) The attendance of special police officers, security officers and firemen as the fire chief may deem necessary for the control of persons in the assembly to prevent over crowding, obstruction of aisles and exits and such other control as may be necessary to render the occupation of such structure by the public as safe.
(o) The structural and decorative materials of the structure which are combustible, including curtains, acoustic materials, streamers, cloth, cotton batting, straw, vines, leaves, trees and moss shall be rendered fire proof.
[Section 4-206 amended by Ord. No. 92-2, effective April 17, 1992, amended by Ord. No. 07-02, effective March 1, 2007, amended by Ord. No. 09-04, effective, March 19, 2009.]