A proposal to the International Building Code would require a full structural review of tents when certain factors are involved, such as multiple stories. This structure was on display at IFAI Tent Expo 2015. Factors that would trigger structural reviews of tent installations considered. A proposal to the International Code Council’s (ICC) International [...]

Imminent danger situations are top priority. This means there is “reasonable certainty that a danger exists that can be expected to cause death or serious physical harm.” Catastrophes and fatal accidents are OSHA’s next priority. If an accident results in a death, you have 8 hours to contact OSHA. If an accident results in one [...]

What to expect when OSHA inspects. An Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) inspection may strike fear in the heart of any business owner, but it doesn’t need to. Know what to expect and be prepared. An OSHA compliance officer coming to your door should report to the main office, identify himself or herself, and [...]

Harsh cleaners will reduce the life of tent fabric. If they must be used, be sure to remove the cleaner quickly and rinse and dry thoroughly before storing the fabric. Expert Q&A Q: How can I get a long life out of my tent fabric? A: First, it’s important to understand the composition [...]

Frequently asked questions about damaging winds. Straight-line winds are responsible for most thunderstorm damage. These winds can cause as much damage as a tornado. What are damaging winds? Damaging winds are often called “straight-line” winds to differentiate the damage they cause from tornado damage. Strong thunderstorm winds can come from a number of different processes. [...]

Design Shelter and Medizone partner to combat hospital-acquired infectious diseases. A company that develops disinfection technology for hospitals has teamed with a Canadian shelter manufacturer to devise a prototype mobile hospital system to combat hospital-acquired viral infections, including Ebola and the MERS-CoV. Medizone International Inc., Sausalito, Calif., developed AsepticSure®, a system that combines ozone and [...]

A water barrel demonstration at IFAI Tent Expo 2015 showed that a 20-by-20-foot tent required 40 water barrels to achieve 1,000 pounds per leg when all of the variables were taken into consideration. Photo: B&R Innovations By Nick Deninno Q: When I can’t stake, what do I need to understand about water barrels? [...]

Economic lighting design delivers stylish simplicity without breaking the bank. By Holly O’Dell To accommodate ever-growing interest in creating a memorable event, many tent rental companies will add to or upgrade their accessories. Lighting often tops the list of this evolving stock, and for good reason: not only does it offer the basic function of [...]

Details to consider on location visits before tents go up. By Janice Kleinschmidt Brides, corporate groups and art fair promoters look for venues that are aesthetically pleasing, offer access to auxiliary services and lie in proximity to the people they want to attend their event. When tent rental companies are involved, site evaluation elevates to [...]

Whether you are a new installer or a seasoned professional, safe installations begin with understanding the IFAI Staking Study. By Jim Reyen Tent Rental Division (TRD) of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has always been at the forefront of the tent event industry in terms of education, training and useful tools for the safe [...]