Permits Needed?

MichelleMS4

Hi All,

Having a 220 guest tent wedding in the Hamptons. One tent guy I spoke with told me I wouldn't need a TPA (temp place of assemb) permit, I would just need a tent permit. Is anyone familiar with permits needed for a wedding this size on a private estate?

I'm a little nervous about permits bc I think permits mean people (like fire marshalls) come in to check and I don't want to be told I can't have votives on my tables or chandeliers hanging from the ceiling or I have to change my table layout for easier exit access.

Obviously I want everyone to be safe, but I've had some experiences with fire marshalls checking things and they can be a bit over the top sometimes. 

Does anyone have any experience with this part of the process?

Thanks!

bunni727

I would think this would be a better question for your local board.

For our wedding, H just called city hall and asked if we would need any permits and what was allowed (candles, tent poles, etc), but our wedding was at the city park in a very small town. I would imagine there are different departments for that kind of thing where you are.

jdblnn

This will be an entirely local issue.  It depends on local zoning and assembly restrictions.  You need to contact city and/or county officials to determine what is needed.  I suggest you ask vendors what they typically deal with then call the local officials and look on their website for forms.  Chances are you won't have a problem, BUT worst case scenario, you could end up the police showing up to shut down your wedding reception. 

QueerFemme

Call your local city hall and ask them about private party permits.  They will walk you through what you'll need. You may need a noise permit to have music past a certain hour. things like that. But, most of the time, they won't give a crap if you have candles at a private venue.