Permit Process
Anyone wishing to erect a tent covering an area greater than 400 square feet must obtain a permit per the MA State Building Code. Tents must also meet Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulations. Vendors shall complete the Department of Public Safety application; the event approval letter from Facilities & Campus Services serves as the official notice for the section regarding Agency Authorization for Proposed Work.
A separate tent permit is required for each tent site. If you have questions, please contact David Roberts at: 413-545-5120 or djroberts@umass.edu.
(This process is also required for temporary structures like Stages and Platforms as well).