<div dir="ltr"><span class=""><span class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=998901873505314&id=614367708625401&fref=nf">Elchenburg Castle</a></span></span><div class=""><span><span class=""><a class="" href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=998901873505314&id=614367708625401" target=""><abbr title="Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 8:16am" class=""><span class="">3 hrs</span></abbr></a></span></span><span> · </span><span><a id="js_v7" class="" rel="dialog" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantiaSCA/#">Edited</a></span></div><p>As things grow, so must they formalize, for the good of all.<br> Elchenburg Castle, an SCA-dedicated site, is working with the appropriate authorities to follow the<span class="">
safety requirements mandated by the state of North Carolina. (Please
note that none of these requirements are county-specific. Also, this
post has been editted to reflect further clarifications from the fire
marshal at approx. 10am on 10/13/15.)</span></p><div class=""><p>
There needs to be a no-tent, no-sheet-wall radius of 25' around every
campfire, of 15' around every fire bowl (covered or open), and of 20'
around every combustion engine.</p><p> There needs to be a
nothing-combustible clearance around bonfires of 50', (which includes
trees), *unless* the bonfire is contained within a barbecue pit (such as
the Flintstones Camp features).</p><p> There needs to be a no-tent, no-sheet-wall radius of 10' around a camp kitchen.</p><p>
There needs to be a no-tent, no-sheet-wall radius of 10' around an
open-flame tiki torch, assuming the tiki torch is of typical height (6')
and of typical size (1 pint).</p><p> Roads must be at least 12' wide,
*including* vehicles parked for un/loading, so roads will be at least
20' wide to allow for said very-temporarily-parked vehicles. Do not
double-park.</p><p> Camping blocks must be no larger than 100' by 300'
(to permit reasonable emergency responder-to-victim access from the
nearest road).</p><p> Non-pop-up tents larger than 10' by 10', even
non-walled, but holding chairs for classes, must be tagged as NFPA 701
compliant and marked with a "No Smoking" sign.<br> Any such classroom must be within 70' of a working fire extinguisher which is less than one year old.</p><p>
Each county is tasked with enforcing/interpreting these state laws.
Yadkin County, home of Elchenburg Castle, is fortunate in featuring
officials who want to help War of the Wings grow, safely. They've
expressed the sentiment that they need to learn how SCA events function
so that reasonable accommodations can be made. Elchenburg Castle is
grateful: Helpful safety expertise is something an event of more than
1,000 people definitely needs.</p></div><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"> Adina<br>
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Baronessa di Ponte Alto</div>
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