Greener power at outdoor festivals

June 1, 2013  |  Industry News, On the Job

Report on power use at outdoor festivals outlines opportunities for greater efficiency and sustainability. A U.K. group dedicated to “greener” outdoor music festivals has released a free PDF document, The Power Behind Festivals: A Guide to Sustainable Power at Outdoor Events, on its webs…
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An arts-centered wedding reception

June 1, 2013  |  Event Production, On the Job, Project Briefs

Chattanooga Tent Co. meets logistical challenges for a wedding reception at the Hunter Museum of American Art. An arts-centered venue with stunning natural views is an inspired and inspiring choice for an upscale wedding reception in Chattanooga, Tenn. For the March 2013 event, Chattanooga Tent Co. …
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Keep it clean with tent washing machines

June 1, 2013  |  Features, On the Job

Tent washing options help tent rental companies clean up. By Maura Keller The issue of dirty or stained tent structures has been at the fore-front of the tent rental industry for decades. On average, cleaning tents yearly will give each tent an extra five years of life or more, depending on weather …
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Flood decontamination tips

June 1, 2013  |  On the Job, Safety & Codes

Decontamination tips for equipment and crews exposed to floodwaters. The tent rental industry is a crucial part of disaster response plans, providing temporary shelter for displaced people and supplies. Often, as was the case with 2012’s Sandy and 2005’s Katrina, flooding is at the core …
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Truck-backing safety

June 1, 2013  |  Products, Safety & Codes

TMI LLC’s newest dock safety solution, Guide-Pro Truck Lights, make it easier for trucks to align and safely back into loading docks. The lights provide a sharp visual guide for truck drivers by illuminating the dock face. By utilizing this visual reference, truck drivers can safely align the …
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Creating emergency evacuation plans

April 1, 2013  |  Management, Safety & Codes

By James R. Waite, Esq. Q: Whose responsibility is it to create emergency evacuation plans for tents? A: In the past, this responsibility has typically fallen on the event planner or equipment lessee (customer). Fortunately for rental operators, these parties continue to shoulder much of the respons…
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Structural review for temporary structures

December 1, 2012  |  Safety & Codes

By Edward J. Kaminski Q: When is a structural review required for temporary structures? A:The answer in the next edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) may be: “all the time.” Currently some building departments will not accept structural reviews for buildings or structures that ar…
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Ensuring forklift stability

December 1, 2012  |  Management, Safety & Codes

Follow this checklist to ensure forklift safety. One of the most dangerous operations involving forklifts is the loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. The reason is the change from the stable floor of the loading dock to the unstable deck of the truck or trailer. Not only may the vehicle bei…
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Do you know what you don’t know about safety?

October 1, 2012  |  Safety & Codes

Trade associations and safe, successful tenting go hand in hand. By Scott Woodruff One of the biggest mistakes I see committed by emerging small- and medium-sized tent rental companies is in the area of safety to their customers and property. As the saying goes, they don’t know what they don&r…
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Know your fire codes

October 1, 2012  |  Safety & Codes

By Edward J. Kaminski Q: Which fire codes apply to which types of temporary structures? A: When a permit applicant approaches the fire department for permits to erect a temporary structure, the first thing to determine is how that structure should be classed. Some requirements of the 2012 Internatio…
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