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I am trying to get some clarity on the exact number of people that can occupy one of our standard ShelterBox tents according to Sphere standards.

As I understand it the minimum covered floor area is 3.5m2 per person, therefore according to my calculations using the internal dimensions (and excluding the porch area) I make the standard ShelterBox relief tent suitable for 4 people (see attached tent spec).

On a report which was sent to ShelterBox it stated that there were different minimum surface areas for different climatic zones (temperate vs cold climate). What is your take on this? I cannot find clear guidance on this in the Sphere handbook.

I know this seems like a very basic query and I apologise in advance, but clarity would be extremely useful.

Best wishes,

Alison Ashlin Operations Coordinator ShelterBox

I am trying to get some clarity on the exact number of people that can occupy one of our standard ShelterBox tents an emergency relief tent according to Sphere standards.

As I understand it the minimum covered floor area is 3.5m2 per person, therefore according to my calculations using the internal dimensions (and excluding the porch area) I make the standard ShelterBox relief tent suitable for 4 people (see attached tent spec).

On however on a report which that was sent to ShelterBox it stated my organisation recently I noted that there were different minimum surface areas for different climatic zones (temperate vs cold climate). What is your take on this? I cannot find clear guidance on this in the Sphere handbook.

I know this seems like a very basic query and I apologise in advance, but clarity would be extremely useful.

Best wishes,

Alison Ashlin Operations Coordinator ShelterBox

Coordinator

I am trying to get some clarity on the exact number of people that can occupy an emergency relief tent according to Sphere standards.

As I understand it the minimum covered floor area is 3.5m2 per person, however on a report that was sent to my organisation recently I noted that there were different minimum surface areas for different climatic zones (temperate vs cold climate). What is your take on this? I cannot find clear guidance on this in the Sphere handbook.

I know this seems like a very basic query and I apologise in advance, but clarity would be extremely useful.

Best wishes,

Alison Ashlin Operations Coordinator

I am trying to get some clarity on the exact number of people that can occupy an emergency relief tent according to Sphere standards.

standards. As I understand it the minimum covered floor area is 3.5m2 per person, however on a report that was sent to my organisation recently I noted that there were different minimum surface areas for different climatic zones (temperate vs cold climate). What is your take on this? I cannot find clear guidance on this in the Sphere handbook.

I know this seems like a very basic query and I apologise in advance, but clarity would be extremely useful.

useful. Best wishes,

wishes, Alison Ashlin Ashlin Operations Coordinator

Coordinator

Shelterbox tent spec

I am trying to get some clarity on the exact number of people that can occupy an emergency relief tent according to Sphere standards. As I understand it the minimum covered floor area is 3.5m2 per person, however on a report that was sent to my organisation recently I noted that there were different minimum surface areas for different climatic zones (temperate vs cold climate). What is your take on this? I cannot find clear guidance on this in the Sphere handbook. I know this seems like a very basic query and I apologise in advance, but clarity would be extremely useful. Best wishes, Alison Ashlin Operations Coordinator

Shelterbox tent spec

I am trying to get some clarity on the exact number of people that can occupy an emergency relief tent according to Sphere standards. As I understand it the minimum covered floor area is 3.5m2 per person, however on a report that was sent to my organisation recently I noted that there were different minimum surface areas for different climatic zones (temperate vs cold climate). What is your take on this? I cannot find clear guidance on this in the Sphere handbook. I know this seems like a very basic query and I apologise in advance, but clarity would be extremely useful. Best wishes, Alison Ashlin Operations Coordinator

Shelterbox tent spec

I am trying to get some clarity on the exact number of people that can occupy an emergency relief tent according to Sphere standards. As I understand it the minimum covered floor area is 3.5m2 per person, however on a report that was sent to my organisation recently I noted that there were different minimum surface areas for different climatic zones (temperate vs cold climate). What is your take on this? I cannot find clear guidance on this in the Sphere handbook. I know this seems like a very basic query and I apologise in advance, but clarity would be extremely useful. Best wishes, Alison Ashlin Operations Coordinator

Shelterbox tent spec