Stand Construction Regulations:

• No more than 50% of any open side may be walled in.
• Any rigging must be a maximum of 6m from the ground.
• If you wish to wall in over 50% of an open side, walling should be stepped in 1m or made of translucent material.
• On divided sites, it is the responsibility of each exhibitor to erect and decorate walls on their closed sides.
• Space only stands building over 2500mm should decorate both the front and the back panels – no advertising material to be displayed onto neighbouring stands
• All construction and displays must be made from fireproofed materials and installed to the satisfaction of the authorities.
• Exhibitors will be charged for making good any damage to the hall such as paint marks, tape, bolt/screw/nail holes etc.
• You are responsible for examining your allotted space and building your stand within the correct floor markings – if you are in any doubt, please see the Organisers Office.
• The reverse of walls over 2.5m must be dressed in white down to the height of 2.5m.
• No graphics/ branding may be applied to the reverse of any party walling which overlooks neighbouring stands.
• Your stand build, materials and dressing items must comply with eGuide and venue regulations.
• Your stand build contractor must comply with CDM regulations and submit all required paperwork and documentation to Ops Squad, our appointed Stand Auditors by the plan submission deadline of ^28th July 2023 (email to admin@opssquad.co.uk).
• Exhibitors should be encouraged to design their stands without platforms, where practicable, and they must incorporate a ramp into any platform so that customers can be served on the stand and not from the gangway. Where multi-levels are used without ramped access, customers must be offered the same service at ground level.
• Doors must have a vision panel with a zone of visibility spanning from 500mm to 1500mm above the floor. The exception to this is doors to small storerooms, where a small panel may suffice.

Complex Stands

Complex Stands are defined as:

• Stand designs that contain any part of the stand which is over 4000mm in height
• Stand designs including a platform of over 599mm above floor level
• Stand designs or equipment that contains steps

In all COMPLEX cases, structural calculations providing the strength and stability of the complex structure will be required. If complex, fees are applicable, invoices for complex fees will be paid for in advance of the stand being approved. The exhibitor will be liable for all costs and charges relating to this.

All space only exhibitors must submit their Stand Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Insurance Certificates to Ops Squad: admin@opssquad.co.uk