Fire Department Regulations For Exhibitions, Displays & Trade Shows

Booth Construction:

Booths, platforms and space dividers shall be of materials that are flame retardant or
rendered so, satisfactory to the Fire Department representatives.

Covering for counters or tables used within or as a part of the booth will be flame retardant.

All electrical wiring and apparatuses shall be of a wire UL type approved.

The Following Are Prohibited In This Show:

A Operation of any heater, barbecue, heat producing or open flame device including candles,
lamps, lanterns, torches, etc

B Operations of any electrical, mechanical or chemical device which may be deemed
hazardous by the Fire Department.

C Use or storage of flammable liquids and dangerous chemicals.

D Display of an internal combustion engine.

E Use of compressed gases-propane, butane, helium, etc. Obstruction

Aisles and exits, as designated on approved show plans, shall be kept clean, clear and free
of obstacles including signs, easels, design elements, booth structure, etc.

Fire-Retardant Treatment

All decorations, drapes, signs, banners and all booth construction and design elements
used shall be flame retardant unless smaller than 28”x44” and separated from other
combustibles by a minimum of 12” horizontally and 24” vertically. Oilcloth, tar paper,
nylon and certain other materials cannot be made flame-retardant and their use is
prohibited.

Combustibles

Literature on display shall be limited to reasonable quantities equal to no more than a one
day supply. Reserve supplies shall be kept in closed containers and stored in a location
approved by the Fire Department. All exhibit and display empty cartons must be stored
in an approved drayage area.