Gathering Tents
Tents intended for 150 people and more must be inspected and approved in accordance with the order act for use at public gatherings (e.g. religious practice, theatre, circus) and public events (e.g. sports, dance, carnivals, markets).
This service is also relevant in: Metrology, Risk and security
Service details
- Service
- Approval of gathering tents
- Metrology Area
- Force and torque
- Certifications
- Other Certifications
- Delivery level
- Accredited
- Field measurements
- Available
- Price
- Price on tender
- Delivery time
Delivery time information is provided by contact persons listed below.
- More information
Purpose
RISE performs such inspections as an accredited inspection body. Approved tents receive a certificate of approval that is unique to each holder and tent or tent type.
Fire test
For tents made of type-approved tent cloth, no testing is required during the first five years after manufacture.
For tents that are made of non-approved tent cloth or where the cloth is older than 5 years, fire testing is required.
Method
The inspection is conducted within the framework of Swedac's accreditation and is confirmed by a certificate of approval. The regulations contain requirements on the fire-technical properties of the canvas, evacuation safety, carrying capacity, safety against fire origin and spread and electrical safety.
Marking
Each tent for the approved gathering tent shall be marked as follows:
Type-approved tent cloth where type-approval can be invoked:
- approval number
- production
- cloth manufacturer
- cloth designation
Non-type-approved canvas or canvas whose type-approval can no longer be claimed:
- SP logo
Reference to fire test report
- date of marking
System Tents (Tents manufactured in series of similar designs):
- canvas manufacturer
- canvas designation
- year of production
- tent holder or approval certificate number
The work include both accredited and non-accredited testing methods. The scope of accreditation is available upon request – please feel free to contact us for more information.
Deliveries
Tents that are inspected and approved receive a certificate of approval. The certificate of approval is valid for 3 years (tents used frequently, e.g. circus tents), for 7 years (tents used only 1 - 2 weeks per year eg meeting tent) or for 5 years (others).