Paul Thompson Tent & Event Consulting

01/03/2024

Please share, Rob had such a large group of friends it is hard to get in contact with everyone... it won't get in the paper until Friday.

Robert Douglas Thompson passed away suddenly at Belleville General Hospital on the morning of January 1, 2024.

Rob was beloved by his parents; Doug and Jean, his siblings; Paul, Bev (Wayne Wall) and Lee, and his children; Emma, Jacob (Kaitlin Appleman) and Hannah (Harrison Clarke). He will also be remembered fondly by many aunts, uncles and cousins in the Thompson, Reid and Jeffs families.

Rob will be greatly missed by Jaine Thompson and Erin Baxter, who cared deeply for him during his unexpectedly short life.

A celebration of Rob's life will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 6-9 pm at the Belleville Club (210 Pinnacle St, Belleville, ON K8N 3A6). All who knew Rob are invited to come share in the memories, the music and the love he will be remembered by--wear your dancing shoes!

04/07/2023

An abundance of power.

04/07/2023

I was, and always will be, a safety nerd. My second logo from decades ago.

04/01/2023

Now renting solar generators.

08/24/2020

Black Lycra Table Covers for 6 foot rectangular tables.

08/01/2020

01/18/2020

Podiums. Salvaged wood. Natural finishes.

01/18/2020

Salvaged wood cocktail table. Natural finish.

01/17/2020

Backyard wedding.

01/17/2020

Made from salvaged wood. Natural finish.

Rent or sell.

01/17/2020

01/17/2020

Cedar Podium.

09/07/2019

Six foot Lycra table cover.

07/28/2019

11/21/2018

Now is the time to plan your event for 2019.

11/21/2018

Paul Thompson Tent & Event Consulting's cover photo

03/06/2018

My tents complete with knowledge, planning, 24 hour service, walls, staking in all conditions (drilling in to limestone), Engineered drawings and FR Certificate to acquire a Building Permit.

Many companies will tell you that you do not need a Building Permit on private property. They are either ignorant of the laws or lying. Ask if their tents pass the Ontario Building Code.

A successful party is a safe party.

03/02/2018

Requirements for Tent Building Permits:

Exceptions:

A tent or group of tents is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under Section 8 of the Ontario Building Code and is exempt from compliance with the Code provided that the tent or group of tents are:

a) not more than 60m2 (646ft2) in aggregate (total) ground area;
b) not attached to a building; and
c) constructed more than 3m from other structures.

A permit is requires for a temporary tent that is larger than 60 square meters (larger than 646 feet square) when used for a public function. The following are the specific requirements:

1. Site plan showing location of tent and the distance to any nearby structure including setback from road and property line.
2. Drawings of tent(s), stamped by an engineer.
3. Certificate of Flame Resistance complying with CAN/ULC S-109 or NFPA 701 Standard must accompany application.
4. The application must state that the installation is temporary, the date of er****on and the date of removal.
5. Portable Fire Extinguishers (2A-10BC rating) are required and must be mounted in conspicuous and easily accessible locations, near exits and cooking areas.
6. Exit Signs are required for each designated exit.
7. Smoking and Open Flame devices are not permitted under the tent unless provisions have been made for such activities under the Fire Safety Plan.
8. Propane must not be stored under the tent.
9. Compressed Gas Cylinders must be stored in racks, chained or tied securely.
10. The ground enclosed by the tent and not less than 3 m (9 ft. 10 in.) outside the tent shall be cleared of all flammable or combustible material or vegetation that will carry fire.
11. Tents shall not be erected closer to 3m from property line.
12. Interior floor plan may be required, showing location of exits, table, chairs and any fixtures as well as the location of any cooking facility.
13. A Fire Safety Plan may be required for tents over 60m² and must be posted in a conspicuous location.
14. Occupancy load signs may be required to be posted for tents over 60 persons.
15. When a fire alarm system is not provided in compliance with the building code, a person will be employed for fire watch duty to patrol the area to ensure the means of egress (exit) are kept clear and to enforce the requirements of the Fire Safety Plan.

Liquor License: All tents used for serving alcohol will require a Building Permit regardless of size. Tent size shall be estimated at 12.5 sq. ft. per person, in addition to all other areas in the tent and / or licensed area.

Work cannot begin without Building Permit.

03/02/2018

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03/04/2016

I also have a collection of candle lanterns to sell left over from custom orders. 33cm tall, four colours. 12 for $200.

03/04/2016

I still have some linen left after saving some for a few weddings last year the booked years in advance. 70 Ivory Jacquard Chair covers for folding chairs, 20 - 90" round table linen in Ivory, 10 - 54'x120" in ivory, 20 - 120" round white. Plus dozens of stained if you are creative!

03/11/2015

Events - Sullivan Auctions

Save the date!

Boyd and I together, can you imagine! We grew up as neighbors in the country. It will be fun!!!

April 3 and 4.

http://sullivanauctions.com/category/events/2015-04

Events, Top Price For An Honest Effort – No Substitute For Experience

03/08/2015

Just completed inventory on over 14,500 pieces of linen today including table linens (sold most of then already), overlays, napkins, chair covers, and chair bows.

01/26/2015

I once owned enough Royal Dolton dinner wear to serve over 1,000 people. (The soup bowls are $250 per doz new!) Plus glass wear, cutlery, table settings, centre pieces, catering supplies... table linens, napkins, chairs covers for thousands... plus decor to fill arenas... florist supplies... watch for the auction, second weekend in April.

I am keeping all my tents, (I can still cover about 10,000 people at once) tables and chairs for about 3,000 people, dance floors, staging, tent lighting and drapes... and enough extension cords and string lights to light up a small city.

10/10/2014

At one time, back in the day when they were allowed in halls, I was one of the largest suppliers of wholesale candles to churches and halls. That meant that the brides with the 200 person wedding saved huge on candles when they rented a tent.