Washington, NY · Dutchess County
Tents and Temporary Special Event Structures
This application is for property owners or applicants seeking a building permit for tents or temporary special event structures in the Town of Washington.
What this form is
The Town of Washington Building Department uses this application to review building permit requests for tents and temporary special event structures. The form says a permit is required for tents over 400 square feet, with stated exceptions, and asks about the site, structure, use, occupants, systems, safety measures, and installer. Applicants must include a site plan, owner authorization and workers’ compensation proof, and flame propagation documentation or the completed affidavit section.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a permit for a tent or temporary event structure in the Town of Washington should complete the application and provide the required plans and supporting documents.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Town of Washington Building Department, 10 Reservoir Drive, P.O. Box 667, Millbrook, NY 12545, or email [email protected]. The form says to submit it at least three business days in advance.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant may complete the Affidavit of Flame Propagation section when providing that information.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tents and Temporary Special Event Structures application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, installer, structure, use, occupant, and safety information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the site plan, owner authorization, workers’ compensation proof, and flame propagation documentation or the completed affidavit section.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit to the Town of Washington Building Department at its listed address or email at least three business days in advance.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tents and Temporary Special Event Structures application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes an Affidavit of Flame Propagation section that may be completed as an alternative to attaching a copy.
- How do I submit the tent permit application?
- Submit it to the Town of Washington Building Department at 10 Reservoir Drive, P.O. Box 667, Millbrook, NY 12545, or email [email protected]. Submit at least three business days in advance.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- Include a site plan, the Property Owner’s Authorization form, proof of workers’ compensation insurance, and a copy of the structure’s Affidavit of Flame Propagation or the completed affidavit section.
- When is a building permit required for a tent?
- The form says a permit is required for tents over 400 square feet, except those used exclusively for recreational camping or those open on all sides and no larger than 700 square feet, individually or in aggregate.
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