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.
![Un grand chapiteau blanc.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/istock_000013405523medium.jpg?itok=Xoq-puF4)
Tents and inflatable structures
The following safety requirements apply to special events involving the use of tents and inflatable structures.
![Une glissade aux couleurs de l'arc-en-ciel.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/istock_000004475530small.jpg?itok=B_lkPWkd)
Self-standing structure
The following safety requirements apply to self-standing structures used during special events, with or without the public.
![Quatre projecteurs de spectacle.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/istock_000013738972small.jpg?itok=t0-QSySs)
Electricity/generator
The following safety requirements apply to temporary electrical facilities or generators used for a special or outdoor event.
![Des flammes jaillissent d'un appareil de cuisson extérieur.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/istock_000005329805medium.jpg?itok=6n8iQx2W)
Cooking food
The following safety requirements apply to cooking food for special events using a gas or charcoal grill.
![Une salle de réception décorée pour un mariage.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/istock_000015182704small.jpg?itok=EvAKdQ6T)
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.
![Une jeune femme contemple attentivement une œuvre d'art, lors d'une exposition.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/istock_000025988568small.jpg?itok=PKCOtlBg)
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.
![Deux fillettes étendues sur des petits lits pliants.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/istock_000012042103small.jpg?itok=lG5WUjLy)
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.