BSM WEIGHT POLICY
-Tents and/or umbrellas must be weighted and must be secured for wind (minimum 20 pounds per corner)
-Almost exclusively weight type are limited to sandbags or block weights in order to safely prevent tents sliding/lifting in event of wind.
NOTE-in the event of fair weather weights are still mandatory.
-Makeshift weights such as red bricks, water jugs, random tied objects or attaching your tent to city infrastructure is NOT permitted.
-If you have any questions in regards to if your weights are acceptable please reach out.
The Market Site Coordinator(s) can rent BSRA weights to vendors at their discretion, in case of emergency / exceptional circumstances
- Vendors are expected to arrive with adequate weights, failure to do so may result in being sent home.
Market staff may provide Market weights if necessary as available for $20 a day for a maximum of 3 collective days within a 1 week period.
Failure to acquire proper weights within 7 days of initial warning may result in suspension until you have the proper equipment.
This is to encourage personal responsibility in complying with market safety standards and limiting wear/tear of market equipment.
- Any vendor borrowing BSRA weights will be responsible for any loss or damage:
Weight Replacement Cost:
• $25 per nylon weight bag
• $120 per rubber weight plate