This section is for people or organizations who are considering holding a special event and would like to know about the safety requirements the SIM uses to evaluate and issue risk management notices for special events.

Marchers in the streets of Montréal for Earth Day

Road closures

The following safety requirements apply to special events requiring a road closure.

Large white tent

Tents and inflatable structures

The following safety requirements apply to special events involving the use of tents and inflatable structures.

Multicoloured slide

Self-standing structure

The following safety requirements apply to self-standing structures used during special events, with or without the public.

Lighting equipment

Electricity/generator

The following safety requirements apply to temporary electrical facilities or generators used for a special or outdoor event.

Charcoal grill and flames

Cooking food

The following safety requirements apply to cooking food for special events using a gas or charcoal grill.

Reception area decorated for a wedding

Temporary occupancy of a building: Meeting places

The following safety requirements apply to modifying the use or increasing maximum capacity of buildings to be temporarily used as meeting places.

A woman examines a work of art at an exhibition

Temporary occupancy of a building: Exhibitions

The following safety requirements apply to any temporary modification of a building, part of a building or other facility used for exhibitions.

Two girls on folding cots at naptime

Temporary occupancy of a building: Accommodations

In this section, you'll find safety requirements for temporarily lodging people in a building that is not ordinarily used for accommodation.