Summer festivals: Music and fun, but safety first!
The sunny festival summer is upon us, and so the country will soon be bursting with music festivals. But in order to enjoy all the musical highlights carefree, safety is essential.
Are you feeling the festival jitters, too?
The tents and stages in various shapes and sizes are popping up again. Correct construction is therefore crucial. Improperly used connecting elements, ground anchors or incorrect electrical connections can cause serious safety risks.
To take away some of the organizational stress and ensure a safe environment for everyone, our experts offer you quality safety oversights.
Scheduling these essential safety checks early helps you avoid last-minute complications (and a higher last-minute fee) and ensures a flawless and safe festival experience for your visitors and employees.
Contact us now to discuss your specific needs and schedule your inspection.
We look forward to contributing to a safe and successful festival season!
Important: Tensile tests on ground anchors (not applicable to ballast blocks)
The quality of anchoring to the ground is critical to the stability of temporary structures. Since ground anchors are driven relatively shallow into the ground (approx. 1 m), the resistance of ground anchors is highly variable from site to site.
We strongly recommend that you also test and check the anchorage against section 8.2 of EN 13782. You can order this tensile test together with the verification of the correct structure & stability. For this test, 3 extra accessible anchors must be placed per tent and a device that can generate the necessary tensile force (such as a forklift or truck crane) must be provided by you. We provide a dynamometer (device to measure the tensile force).
Why vinçotte?
Setting up a tent is more than just stretching canvas and poles. It entails a great responsibility to ensure the safety of yourself, your employees and your guests. So let Vinçotte, your independent expert with more than 150 years of experience in the inspection of tents and other structures, guide you.
More than just tent inspection:
Vinçotte offers you the most complete service for safe tents. In addition to the inspection of your tent, you can also come to us for other tests and inspections, such as the inspection of natural gas storage or electrical installations. So you can arrange everything at once, saving you time and money.
Simple and flexible:
We strive for maximum simplicity and flexibility. Our user-friendly ordering process allows you to quickly request a quote and schedule your tent inspection. Our experienced inspectors will then come to your site to thoroughly inspect your tent.
Choose security with Vinçotte:
With Vinçotte as your partner, you can be confident that your tent meets all applicable safety standards. So you can organize your event with peace of mind and enjoy a carefree summer.