Event Planning -- Do I need a permit?

Most cities require a permit for larger canopies and tents on public AND private property. The reason is that the fire department wants to ensure fire safety for your event. In most cases, the local fire department issues those permits. However, in some municipalities an additional permit by the city is required. The following is a list of the largest tent and canopy sizes that can be erected without a permit. Since departments change their rules, we don’t guarantee this information. Please contact the fire department or city department to ensure you receive the most recent information. Tempe Fire Marshall -- contact Deems Sheppard Max w/o permit size no sidewall 900 sf Max w/o permit size with sidewall 400 sf Phoenix ` 602-262-6771 www.phoenix.gov/fire/fireprevention Fire Prevention 150 S. 12th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 Max w/o permit size no sidewall 1200 sf Max w/o permit size with sidewall 800 sf Scottsdale ` 480-312-1853 FAX 480-312-1850 Max w/o permit size no sidewall 400sf Max w/o permit size with sidewall 200sf ` Max w/o permit size no sidewall Max w/o permit size with sidewall ` Max w/o permit size no sidewall Max w/o permit size with sidewall ` Max w/o permit size no sidewall Max w/o permit size with sidewall ` Max w/o permit size no sidewall Max w/o permit size with sidewall ` Max w/o permit size no sidewall Max w/o permit size with sidewall