Tents & Canopies

The Louisville Fire Protection District Fire Prevention Division is here to guide you through the planning and review process to ensure the process is efficient, convenient, and interactive. Please complete the tent and canopy permit if you are erecting a tent that is over 400 square feet.

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Instructions

Tent & Canopy Permits

Fill Out The Permit Form

Go to the “apply” tab on this page and complete the form. Submit when done. An emailed copy of the form submission will be emailed to the property owner’s email address indicated in the form.

Submitting Your Plans

The form allows you to upload up to three planning documents with your form. If you opted to submit your planning files separately, be sure they are emailed to prevention@louisvillefire.com.

Pay Your Permit Fees

You will be sent an invoice to the contact information included in the application.

Print Your Receipt

Once Complete your permit will be emailed to you.

Louisville Fire Protection District

Life Safety and Fire Prevention Bureau

895 W. Via Appia Louisville, CO 80027

TEL: (303) 666-8809

Apply

Tent & Canopy Permit Application

Complete the information below.

Event Information

Event Name(Required)

Event Start Date(Required)

Event End Date(Required)

Event Hours: Open(Required)

Event Hours: Close(Required)

Event Site: Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Event Sponsor

Event Sponsoring Organization(Required)

Sponsor Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Sponsor Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Sponsor Contact Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Sponsor Contact Phone(Required)

Tent Information

Tent Contracting Organization

Tent Contracting Contact

First Last

Tent Contractor Emergency Phone

Tent Setup Date(Required)

Tent Removal Date(Required)

Total Tents | Count(Required)

Total Tent Area | Sq. Ft.(Required)

Detail The Usage of Each Tent(Required)

Supporting Documents(Required)

How will you be submitting your support documents?

Upload supporting docs with this form.

Email supporting docs separately from this form to prevention@louisvillefire.com.

Certificate(s) of Flame Resistance

Attach 1 for each tent.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Site Plan Document(s)

This application form must be accompanied by two drawings. One must be a site plan that shows the area(s) tents will be erected and the other a floor plan of each and every tent or canopy. Details should include the scale, a symbol schedule, and details of any heating or electrical equipment as well as egress and exit lighting where appropriate. This plan review is for general compliance with the requirements of the International Fire Code. The applicant is responsible for informing the fire department of all circumstances that will exist.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Certification

Contractor's Signature Date(Required)

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Tent & Canopy Permit Fee Payment

Cost: $105

Duration Max: 30 Days.

Requirements: While the permit itself is free, there is an inspection fee required to obtain a permit to erect or operate a tent having an area in excess of 200 square feet, or a canopy in excess of 400 square feet, except for structures used exclusively for camping. In addition, special event fees may apply if tents are used as part of a special event. This fee can be waived at the discretion of the Fire Marshal or Fire Chief.