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All drapes, curtains, table coverings, skirts, carpet and any materials used in exhibits must be flame retardant.
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Fire hose cabinets, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, fire exit doors, routes of egress and any other fire safety device must not be hidden from view or have its accessibility blocked.
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No crates, packing material, wooden boxes and other highly combustible materials may be stored in exhibit hall, meeting rooms or fire exit areas.
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Vehicles on display may have a maximum of one half tank not exceeding two (2) gallons of fuel in the tank. A gas cap must be in place, or the tank bust be adequately sealed off. Battery cables must be disconnected and taped to avoid sparking
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Each planned use of pyrotechnics and welding equipment, open flames, smoke-emitting materials or large amounts of combustible materials as part of an exhibit should be reviewed and approved by the venue management staff and the local Fire Marshal.
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Lasers and x-ray equipment may only be used after receiving approval from the state Department of Human Resources Radiological Division.
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Covered or roofed areas should be furnished with acceptable battery-powered smoke detectors that emit alarms audible outside of the enclosed or covered area.
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The exhibitor will provide a Fire Watch within the booth space. Personnel must be trained in the use of extinguishers.
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Spiral stairways are not recommended for areas occupied by the public, visitors or clientele, unless specifically approved.
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Exhibit booth plans should be submitted to the venue for review a minimum of 60 days before move-in. There must be a licensed structural engineer’s stamp of certification on all plans.
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The upper deck of multi-level exhibits greater than 300 square feet in area shall have at least two remote means of egress.
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Areas within the exhibit booth that are totally enclosed (i.e., walls and roof/ceiling) must be served by an emergency lighting source (i.e., battery powered) when such areas lead to exit access from the space (i.e., stairs, aisles, corridors, ramps and passageways leading to an exit from the booth space).