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Overview
The Fire Marshal’s Office grants tent and sparkler permits.
Fees
See fee schedule
Checklist
What you will need for the application:
- Type of permit
- tent and sparkler
- in-store sparkler
- Date of application
- Tent and sparkler company name
- Tent/store name and address (if applicable)
- Tent location, its use, the number of tents and their sizes
- Setup and takedown date
- Phone number of applicant and the emergency contact
- Tent permits require the following
- Detailed site plan including:
- Location of the tent
- Distance in feet between the tent and other structures on the site
- Certificate of flame resistance
- Letter of authorization
- Detailed site plan including:
- Sparkler permits require the following:
- Certificate of Registration Seasonal Retailer (Sparklers in tent)
- Certificate of Registration Retailer Location Permit (In-store)
- Certificate of Registration Wholesaler of Sparklers (Tent and in-store)
Things To Consider
- Per State Statute 791, you can only sell sparklers from June 20 through July 5 and December 10 through January 2
- You can’t make any products available for public display or sale until after midnight of the start and finish of each season
- Sparkler permits are good for one calendar year, only on the dates listed above
- You must keep the validated receipt and a copy of the permit application packet at the site
- We issue tent permits for 30 days at a time not to exceed 180 days
- You must submit a tent permit application a minimum of five business days prior to setup date
- Site requirements:
- A minimum of 10 feet between the tent and any structures
- A minimum of 10 feet between stake lines
- The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has the right to deny this permit and any future permits if you do not follow any of the above requirements
- This permit is for the tent and state-approved sparklers only
- Any non-approved items purchased or sold is your and the buyers responsibility
- Non-approved items are subject to confiscation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
- Download the Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales Facility Requirements
How To
- Download the application
- Complete and submit:
- by email
- by mail or in person to:
Hillsborough County Fire Marshal’s Office
Attn: Jadi Flores or Betty Rodriguez
9450 E. Columbus Dr.
Tampa, FL 33619
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What's Next
- Turn in the permit application at least five business days prior to tent setup
- We will process the application
- Our inspectors will come out and see the area where you want to set up the tent
- If approved, the inspector will give you the permit at the inspection
Resources
If you are not selling sparklers, you need to apply for a Tent permit