The flame-retardant certification for tents made with AERON 27FR
fabric, provided by the state through the hospital preparedness
program, has expired.
The State Fire Marshal has recertified this tent fabric through
June 30, 2011.
The recertification certificate may be shared with local fire
marshals if the fabric’s fire resistance is in question.
Background:
During the 2009-10 flu season, the use of tents to screen and
triage patients required involvement by the State Fire Marshal
(SFM), Local Fire Marshal, Office of Statewide Health Planning
and Development (OSHPD) and California Department of Public
Health (CDPHi). Regulations and policies governing the use of
tents have not changed for the 2010-11 flu season.
For more information on tent use, please refer to CDPH Licensing
and Certification (L&C) All Facilities Letter (AFL) 09-39,
issued October 30, 2009, and CDPH guidance on health care
facility use of surge tents, issued January 20, 2010.
