This section is for people or organizations who are considering holding a special event and would like to know about the safety requirements the SIM uses to evaluate and issue risk management notices for special events.
Tents and inflatable structures
The following safety requirements apply to special events involving the use of tents and inflatable structures.
Self-standing structure
The following safety requirements apply to self-standing structures used during special events, with or without the public.
Electricity/generator
The following safety requirements apply to temporary electrical facilities or generators used for a special or outdoor event.
Cooking food
The following safety requirements apply to cooking food for special events using a gas or charcoal grill.
Temporary occupancy of a building: Meeting places
The following safety requirements apply to modifying the use or increasing maximum capacity of buildings to be temporarily used as meeting places.
Temporary occupancy of a building: Exhibitions
The following safety requirements apply to any temporary modification of a building, part of a building or other facility used for exhibitions.
Temporary occupancy of a building: Accommodations
In this section, you'll find safety requirements for temporarily lodging people in a building that is not ordinarily used for accommodation.
