Marquees, pop-up venues and festival structures require fire safety planning. A guide to temporary structure compliance.. Temporary Structure Fire Safety Temporary structures lack the inherent fire protection of permanent buildings, requiring compensatory measures. Regulatory Framework Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order applies to temporary workplaces Event safety guides (Purple Guide, Green Guide) provide sector specific guidance Local authority licensing conditions often specify fire safety requirements Key Considerations Flame retardant materials (BS 7837 testing) Means of escape β clear routes, adequate exits for capacity Fire extinguisher provision and trained operators Access for fire service vehicles and equipment Event Specific Risks Pyrotechnics and special effects Cooking operations (food stalls, catering tents) Electrical installations (temporary power distribution) Crowd management and evacuation coordination For event fire safety, contact Magnus Opifex. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD β UK's Leading Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Consultancy π magnus opifex.co.uk π +44 7486 691724 βοΈ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Founders: Nicoleta Vasile, Baroness of Brattleby β CEO, Lawyer and Barrister, Legal & Administrative Director Alina β Technical Director & Expert Fire Engineer (BEng) Head Office: Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5BW Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD delivers engineering led fire engineering, fire risk assessments, CFD modelling, and building safety consultancy across the United Kingdom and internationally. With over 20 years of combined experience and a UK portfolio spanning healthcare, residential and infrastructure, we bring truly engineered solutions with a personal touch. Β© 2026 Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD. All rights reserved.