Tent Regulations
USING TENTS ON CAMPUS GROUNDS
Tents are a fun and attractive addition to all kinds of events
on campus. However, commercial grade tents are typically fastened
to the ground with long (36”) stakes. These stakes pose a
threat to the College underground utility systems. A chance collision
between a tent stake and one of our systems can pose a threat to
the installer and the tent users.
RULES
Tents that utilize these stakes are subject to the Massachusetts
“DIG-SAFE” laws, and require a dig-safe inspection and
assigned number prior to being erected. This permit process insures
that nearby underground utilities will be properly marked so as
to avoid damaged systems or harm to individuals. Facilities Management
has determined that any stake 8 inches or greater in length poses
a hazard to our utility systems, and this will represent our point
of applicability.
• ANY TENT SECURED WITH STAKES 8” OR LONGER MUST BE
DIG-SAFED BEFORE ERECTED.
• APPLICATION MUST BE MADE USING THE FM FORM, AT LEAST 2
WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
• NO TENT SHALL BE ERECTED BEFORE THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN
APPROVED.
This requires an inspection by FM and any outside utilities (i.e.,Bay
State Gas, S.H.E.L.D.) affected.
• THE APPROVED APPLICATION MUST BE AVAILABLE FROM THE SPONSORING
PERSON/DEPT UNTIL THE TENT IS REMOVED.
PROCEDURE
1. CONTACT FM OFFICE OR CLICK ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW FOR A COPY
OF THE DIG-SAFE EVENT (TENTS) APPLICATION.
DigSafe Application
(PDF Format)
DigSafe Application
(Microsoft Word Format)
2. FILL THIS FORM OUT COMPLETELY AND RETURN TO FM
OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT
Mail to: Facilities Management. Attn: Dig-Safe or,
FAX to: Facilities Management x2070
3. AFTER ALL NECESSARY INSPECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AND A DIG-SAFE
NUMBER HAS BEEN ISSUED THE APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED TO THE SPONSORING
DEPARTMENT.
4. WITH THIS APPROVED APPLICATION THE SPONSORING DEPARTMENT MAY
PROCEED WITH HAVING THE TENT ERECTED.
5. KEEP THE APPROVED APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF
THE EVENT.
Facilities Management thanks you for your cooperation, and encourages
you to contact us at x2012 if you have any questions.
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