The requirements in this Subsection are intended to be limited to certain types of structure. For instance, the word “tent” as used in the Code is intended to refer to a temporary shelter which is used at an open air event such as a fair or an exhibition.
A tent will normally be constructed of a fabric held up by poles and attached to the ground by ties. The requirements for tents, however, are not intended to be applied to fabric structures located on buildings.
The term “air-supported structure”, as used in the Code, refers to an envelope which is held up by air pressure alone and which is erected on the ground or on a building. The structure will usually require ballast or a positive anchorage system around the entire perimeter to secure it to the ground or building structure.