[Bud Cline]

The 2X10's would easily handle the 12' span and without some engineering input I would say wouldn't be any different than any other dance floor anywhere. In some cases better.

I would further warn that a substantial handrail would be in order near the fountain.

What does your insurance agent say about this idea? I personally think its a great idea.

 

[Bud Cline]

As far as the 10" step, I was just going to leave it at that, a step.

I think you would have some serious liability exposure with that step. Ten inches is well outside the parameters of the law and building codes. Assuming alchohol is available to the guests, that step would be a real issue. How about a five inch step all the way around?

 

[Bud Cline]

I'll bet Spokane would have such a thing to rent and a rental may give the rental company all of the liability exposure. Besides what will happen to the materials when the event has passed and it all must be taken apart.

The mileage may kick your butt but you never know. You could probably go get it yourself and return it afterward. Then you would have to add the cost of gas for two two hundred-mile round trips but still might be a washout in cost.:yes: