EN 13782 is the official European standard for the safety, design, calculation, manufacturing, and operation of tents, marquees, and removable (temporary) structures intended for public use (e.g., events, exhibitions, sports, concerts).
Introduction to EN 13782
When you step inside a massive festival marquee or a temporary storage hangar, safety is likely the last thing on your mind—and that’s exactly how it should be. Behind those towering fabric walls is a rigorous set of rules known as EN 13782. en 13782 pdf
Clustered Tents: Also governs groups of smaller tents that collectively exceed and are installed close together. Understanding EN 13782: Temporary structures
Excluded: Permanent buildings, scaffolding as primary access (covered by EN 12810/12811), and consumer camping tents. Introduction to EN 13782 When you step inside
Formally titled "Temporary structure - Tents - Safety," this standard was developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to harmonize safety across the EU. It covers the entire lifecycle of a mobile structure, from its initial engineering calculations to its installation and ongoing maintenance. Key Scope and Application