InTents Magazine Feature: Decoded

In Decoded: Code changes impacting the industry (InTents Magazine), industry experts discuss how evolving requirements affect tent and temporary structure installations, especially where fire safety and permitting intersect. Our very own President, Ethan Pretsch, emphasizes that tent professionals “thrive when they pair code knowledge with professional relationships,” encouraging proactive engagement with the AHJ early in the process. He recommends reviewing plans with fire officials ahead of time and providing NFPA 701 flame certificates to support compliance and demonstrate flame-resistant performance. Pretsch also notes that while fire watch can be acceptable in some cases, higher-hazard or longer-duration installations are more likely to require suppression, and should be discussed with the fire marshal before bidding. Read the entire article here. And if your next tent or structure project could use please call us today at 307-231-0416, or contact us.