Membrane supplied with manufacturer test documentation

Bell Tent Sussex supplies high quality geodesic dome tents designed for luxury glamping accommodation, hospitality environments, festivals, and seasonal installations across the UK.

These domes are supplied as temporary tensile fabric structures suitable for a wide range of commercial and private uses including glamping sites, event spaces, hospitality areas, and outdoor experiences.

The dome membrane is manufactured using fire rated materials tested to recognised British and European standards. Manufacturer test documentation for the fabric membrane is available upon request for customers who may need supporting information for insurance, event safety assessments, or site approval processes.

All domes supplied by Bell Tent Sussex are temporary fabric structures similar to marquees and are not classified as permanent buildings. Customers are responsible for ensuring compliance with local planning regulations, site licensing requirements, fire safety policies, and any approvals required by local authorities or insurers.

Fire Performance Information

BS 7837 Fire Performance Standard

BS 7837 is a British Standard that assesses the flame retardant performance of textiles used in temporary fabric structures such as marquees and event tents.

This is one of the commonly requested fabric performance standards referenced by event organisers, glamping operators, hospitality venues and temporary structure providers in the UK.

The dome membrane supplied with our structures is manufactured from approximately 850gsm double PVC coated polyester fabric. The manufacturer provides test documentation indicating the material has been tested to BS 7837 for flame retardant performance. Although the membrane is flame retardant, it is not fireproof.

This information relates to the fabric membrane material only and does not constitute certification of the complete dome structure.

Manufacturer documentation can be provided to customers upon request for reference when discussing insurance requirements, event safety documentation, or site approvals.

EN 13501-1 Fire Classification

EN 13501-1 is a European reaction to fire classification system used to assess how construction materials perform when exposed to fire.

According to manufacturer supplied test information, the dome membrane material has achieved the following classification.

Class B
Limited contribution to fire

s2
Moderate smoke production

d0
No flaming droplets

This classification refers specifically to the membrane material supplied by the manufacturer and should not be interpreted as certification of the entire dome structure.

Customers should always confirm specific fire safety requirements with their insurer, local authority or event safety officer.

Fire Documentation for Commercial Use

Bell Tent Sussex can provide manufacturer supplied membrane test documentation to customers on request.

These documents may assist customers when discussing requirements with insurers, event organisers or regulatory bodies.

Responsibility for ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety regulations, event licensing requirements and site approvals remains with the purchaser or site operator.

Structural Design and Wind Guidance

Our geodesic dome systems use a triangulated frame design intended to distribute loads efficiently across the structure.

Typical structural components include galvanised steel frame sections and tensioned membrane covers.

Manufacturer guidance indicates that when correctly installed and securely anchored, the domes may withstand wind speeds of up to approximately 100 km/h and snow loads of up to approximately 75 kg per square metre.

Actual performance depends on a number of factors including installation quality, ground anchoring, site exposure, maintenance and weather conditions.

These figures should therefore be treated as indicative guidance rather than certified structural ratings.

Typical Applications

Geodesic dome tents supplied by Bell Tent Sussex are commonly used for a range of temporary or seasonal applications including:

Luxury glamping accommodation
Festival and event structures
Hospitality and dining spaces
Wellness and retreat environments
Exhibition or promotional installations
leisure structures

These domes are supplied as temporary tensile fabric structures similar to marquees and are not classified as permanent buildings under UK building regulations.

Customers are responsible for confirming planning requirements, site permissions and regulatory compliance before installation.

Documentation

Manufacturer material test documentation may be provided upon request for reference purposes.

For technical information or product guidance please contact the Bell Tent Sussex team.

The dome is a temporary tensile fabric structure, not a permanent building, and that planning, site approval, anchoring, and installation suitability are the buyer’s responsibility.

Fire performance notice: Membrane materials are supplied with manufacturer test documentation relating to fire performance, including referenced textile and reaction to fire classifications where applicable. These documents relate to the material tested and do not by themselves confirm that the complete installed dome is approved for every commercial, public or site specific use. Additional fire risk controls, safe heating installation, ventilation, and local authority or insurer requirements may apply