A Temporary Change of Use permit is required for structures or portions of structures not designated as an Assembly by the City’s Development Services Department (DSD).
Under the International Fire Code definition, a “Public Assembly” is 50 or more people (e.g., use of a vacant building, warehouse, high-rise office building/garage, etc.) purpose TCOU ensures all stipulations have been met to temporarily change the use of the structure so that the safety of occupants is ensured. Since said facility is not intended for Public Assemblies, it therefore lacks the required life-safety features required by the 2015 IFC/IBC.
The following may be required due to the size, complexity, and/or unique safety issues regarding the activities associated with a proposed event:
- Inspection services;
- Fire watch; and/or
- Onsite stand-by inspectors and/or stand-by fire apparatus.
Those requesting Temporary Change of Use (TCOU) permits must fill out an ACE application at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event or by the deadline established by the Special Events Officer (SEO) for the event within the appropriate tier.
Not more than 12 TCOU permits shall be issued for any given address in a calendar year (January 1 – December 31).
Conditions of approval will be provided after the application review process is complete.
Temporary Occupancy Load Adjustments
A Temporary Occupancy Load Adjustment modifies the occupant load at an assembly occupancy venue with a previously-issued load card. (e.g., an assembly occupancy adding a stage to the previously-approved floor plan, resulting in a reduction in occupant load.) This is NOT for increases in occupant load; those must be approved by the City’s Development Services Department (DSD).
Those requesting a Temporary Occupancy Load Adjustment must fill out an ACE application at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event or by the deadline established by the SEO for the event within the appropriate tier.