- Tents
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)4
A construction permit is not required for tents, tensioned membrane structures, and canopies that meet all of the following criteria:- The tent, tensioned membrane structure, or canopy is 140 feet or less in any dimension and 16,800 square feet or less in area whether it is one unit or is composed of multiple units;
- The tent, tensioned membrane structure, or canopy remains in place or will remain in place for fewer than 180 days;
- The tent, tensioned membrane structure, or canopy is used or occupied only between April 1 and November 30;
- The tent, tensioned membrane structure, or canopy does not have a permanent anchoring system or foundation; and
- The tent, tensioned membrane structure, or canopy does not contain platforms or bleachers greater than 11 feet in height.
Regardless of whether the tent, tensioned membrane structure, or canopy requires a permit, a permit shall be required for any electrical equipment, electrical wiring or mechanical equipment that would otherwise require a permit.
Tents, tensioned membrane structures, and canopies exempt from construction permits based on the criteria above shall be subject to the permitting requirements of the Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.7)
- The tent, tensioned membrane structure, or canopy is 140 feet or less in any dimension and 16,800 square feet or less in area whether it is one unit or is composed of multiple units;
- Inflatable Bouncers
The Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety Act establishes an annual ride safety inspection program. In order to implement the act, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' (DCA) Bureau of Code Services enforces the Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety Program.
A manufacturer is required to have their ride type certified prior to its sale for operation in New Jersey. Inflatable rides are designed to allow riders to bounce, slide or be supported on them and are inflated by a mechanical device. Inflatable rides require type certification. The owner of an amusement ride or device is required to register their ride by applying for an annual permit. The annual permit assures that the ride is inspected annually and the owner has met all outstanding violations and has proper insurance for the duration of operation under the annual permit.To find out more about individual approval for inflatables go to the DCA website at https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/forms/pdf_rides/individual_inflatable.pdf
A ride inspection must take place prior to using the inflatable.
For additional information, e-mail the ride program at rides@dca.state.nj.us or call 609-292-2097.
