Stand Fitting Regulations

1. All work must be carried out in conformity with the requirements of the venue.

2. All stand structures, signs, notices, etc., must be confined within the area allocated and may not project into or over the gangways.

3. No suspension may be made from the roof of the space, nor may any fixings be made to the structure of the building.

4. Materials:

All timber less than nominal 25mm (1”) in thickness and plywood, hardboard, blockboard and chipboard less than 18mm (3/4”) must be rendered flameproof by a recognised process to a Class 1 standard when tested in accordance with BS 476 Part 7 1971.

Ply-hard and pulp boards which have been rendered flameproof in a manner approved shall be branded with a recognised mark.

The use of plastic of a grade less than Class 1, BS 476 Part 7 1971, whether in stand construction or display arrangements is prohibited. Limited amounts of plastic materials of a grade better than Class 3 can be permitted providing the details are submitted prior to construction.

Textile fabrics – unless incombustible – may not be used for partitioning stands or for forming offices or the back or sides of stands and so far as they may be used for decorative treatment of such portions, the fabric must be backed with materials similar to that required for the construction of stands. They shall be fixed taut to the backing board and secured at floor level by a skirting board not less than 75mm deep.

All painting must be carried out in water paint. Finishes having oil or cellulose base are not permitted to be applied on site. Only approved carpet tape may be used directly onto the exhibition hall floor.

5. Platforms are prohibited, however floorflats of up to 40mm are permitted. 

6. Partitions are prohibited

7. Multi-story stands are prohibited