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Safe Tenting Tools & Tips

Our Safe Tenting tools, charts, and guides will help you and your crew feel confident and prepared for every job.

Ground Testing Tool

The Ground Test Tool helps installers estimate the holding power of a standard 40″ x 1″ tent stake across different soil types before installation.

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Ballasting Calculator

The ballasting tool allows you to input specific variables based on the tent and job site.

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Tent Ballasting Charts

Check out the document that includes ballasting charts and calculations.

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Tent Staking Study Guidance

The tenting industry now has a guidance document with a reliable method for determining the holding strength of tent stakes.

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Emergency Evacuation Planning for Tented Events

ARA has developed this industry-recognized document, which addresses weather-related and other emergencies.

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Temporary Structure Resources

We are to helping fire marshals, code officials, inspectors, and event professionals better understand temporary structures through trusted education and practical resources.

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