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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 21.8 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE RELATED TO TENTS AND CANOPIES
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CITY PROPOSAL:
The city of Duluth does ordain:
Section 1. That Section 21.8 of the Duluth City Code, 1959, as amended, be established as follows:
Sec. 21.8. Tents and membrane structures - permit and approval required.
a. The following definitions of the 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code shall apply:
1. Air-inflated structure. A structure that uses air-pressurized membrane beams, arches or other elements to enclose space. Occupants of such a structure do not occupy the pressurized areas used to support the structure.
2. Air-supported structure. A structure wherein the shape of the structure is attained by air pressure, and occupants of the structure are within the elevated pressure area. Air-supported structures are of two basic types:
a. Double skin. Similar to a single skin, but with an attached liner that is separated from the outer skin and provides an airspace which serves for insulation.
b. Single skin. Where there is only the single outer skin and the air pressure is directly against that skin.
3. Membrane Structure. An air-inflated, air-supported, cable or frame-covered structure as defined by the Minnesota Building Code and not otherwise defined as a tent.
4. Tent. A structure, enclosure or shelter, with or without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fabric or pliable material supported by any manner except by air or the contents that it protects.
b. All tents and membrane structures shall comply with Chapter 31 of the Minnesota State Fire Code and this code.
c. Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400 square feet shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire marshal.
d. Permit applications shall be made on a form created and provided by the fire marshal. The fire marshal may require an on-site inspection.
e. No smoking shall be allowed in any tempora...
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