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Technical Guidelines
As of: 1 January 2020
1Technical Guidelines
Contents
→ The items that have been marked contain new changes.
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1. Preliminary remarks 4 Emergency escape route 4.9.1 Requests for approval 29
→ 1.1 House Rules 5 signage 18 4.9.2 Restrictions applying to stand
1.2 Opening hours 6 Wall hydrants 18 superstructures, safety clearances
1.2.1 Set-up and dismantling periods 6 Fire extinguishers 18 and the heights of stand interiors 29
1.2.2 Opening hours during trade Fire alarm system 18 4.9.3 Live loads/design loads 29
fairs/exhibitions 6 Acoustic/visual alarm 18 4.9.4 Escape routes / stairways 30
Smoke removal 19 4.9.5 Building materials 30
2. Traffic on the exhibition grounds, Sprinkler systems 19 4.9.6 Top floors 30
rescue routes, → 4.4.1.1 Construction and decorative
safety equipment 7 materials 19 5. Operational safety, technical
→ 2.1. Traffic regulations, → 4.4.1.2 Exhibiting motor vehicles safety provisions, technical
parking permits 7 at stands 19 regulations and utilities 31
2.2 Rescue routes 7 4.4.1.3 Explosive materials 20 5.1 General regulations 31
2.2.1 Fire department manoeuvring 4.4.1.4 Pyrotechnics 20 5.1.1 Damage 31
areas, fire hydrants 7 4.4.1.5 Balloons 20 5.1.2 Coordinating work on the
2.2.2 Emergency exits, emergency 4.4.1.6 Flying objects exhibition grounds
escape hatches, → 4.4.1.7 Fog machines, hazers, 5.2 Employment of tools and other
exhibition hall aisles 7 Sparkulars and laser systems 20 equipment 31
2.3 Safety equipment 8 4.4.1.8 Ash containers, ashtrays 21 5.3 Electrical installations 31
2.4 Stand numbering 8 4.4.1.9 Containers for trash, recyclable 5.3.1 Electrical outlets 31
2.5 Guard services 8 materials and residual waste 21 5.3.2 Electrical installations on stands 31
2.6 Evacuation in an emergency 9 4.4.1.10 Spray guns, nitrocellulose 5.3.3 Installation and operating
lacquers, cleaning agents, regulations 32
3. Technical data on, and solvents 21 5.3.4 Safety precautions 32
equipment of, 4.4.1.11 Work that poses a fire hazard 5.3.5 Emergency lighting 32
the exhibition halls and 4.4.1.12 Empty packaging / storage of 5.3.6 Equipotential bonding (stand
outdoor exhibition areas 10 materials 21 earthing) for metal constructions 32
3.1 Hall data 10 4.4.1.13 Fire extinguishers 22 5.4 Water and drain installations 32
3.1.1 General lighting, types of electrical 4.4.1.14 Water features/pools 22 5.5 Compressed air/gas installation 33
supplies, supply voltages 10 4.4.2 Stand ceilings 22 5.5.1 Compressed air installations 33
3.1.2 Compressed air, electrical and → 4.4.3 Glass and acrylic glass 22 5.5.2 Gas installations 33
water supplies 10 4.4.4 “Trapped rooms” / occupied rooms 22 5.6 Machinery, pressure vessels,
3.1.3 Communications facilities 10 4.5 Exits, escape routes, doors 22 exhaust systems 33
3.1.4 Sprinkler systems 10 4.5.1 Exits, escape routes 23 5.6.1 Noise generated by machinery 33
3.1.5 Heating, ventilation and → 4.5.2 Doors 23 5.6.2 Product safety 33
air-conditioning 10 4.6 Platforms, ladders, stairs, 5.6.2.1 Safety equipment 34
3.1.6 Outages 10 landings 23 5.6.2.2 Inspection procedures 34
3.1.7 Stand air-conditioning 11 4.7 Stand design 24 5.6.2.3 Prohibition of operation 34
3.2 Outdoor exhibition areas 11 4.7.1 Stand appearance 24 5.6.3 Pressure vessels 34
3.3 Designation of clear gate heights 11 4.7.2 Verification of rented areas 24 5.6.3.1 Certificates of approval 34
4.7.3 Interventions in the structures 5.6.3.2 Testing 35
4. Stand construction regulations 12 and equipment of buildings 24 5.6.3.3 Rental equipment 35
→ 4.1 Stand safety 12 4.7.4 Exhibition hall floors 24 5.6.3.4 Inspections by regulatory 35
→ 4.2 Stand construction permits, 4.7.5 Suspension points/installation of agencies
project approval 12 trusses/fasteners 25 5.6.4 Exhaust gases and vapours 35
→ 4.2.1 Inspection and approval of 4.7.5.1 Electric chain hoists 25 5.6.5 Exhaust systems 35
structures requiring a permits 12 → 4.7.5.2 Manual chain hoists 25 5.7 Employment of compressed
4.2.2 Vehicles and containers 13 4.7.5.3 Fasteners 26 gases, liquefied gases and
4.2.3 Alterations to stand structures not 4.7.6 Stand bounding walls 26 combustible liquids 35
in compliance with regulations 13 4.7.7 Advertising media/presentations 26 5.7.1 Compressed gas and liquefied
4.2.4. Limits of liability 13 4.7.8 Barrier-free construction 27 gas systems 35
→ 4.3 Construction heights 13 4.7.9 Foundations, pits 27 5.7.1.1 Application for Approval of com-
4.4 Fire protection and safety 4.8 Outdoor areas 27 pressed gas bottles 35
regulations 14 → 4.8.1 Stand construction permits/stand- 5.7.1.2 Employment of liquefied gases 36
4.4.1 Fire protection regulations 14 structures requiring approval 27 5.7.1.3 Installation and maintenance
General remarks / Area data 17 4.8.2 Ground anchors/excavations 28 of liquefied gas systems 36
→ Closed ceilings 17 4.8.3 Weather-related loads 28 5.7.2 Combustible liquids 36
Stand construction materials, 4.8.3.1 Wind loads 28 5.7.2.1 Operation requirements 36
stairs 18 4.8.4 Severe weather warnings 28 5.7.2.2 Filling systems with
Emergency escape routes 18 4.9 Two-storey structures 29 combustible liquids 36
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5.7.2.3 Empty containers 36 compatibility and harmonics 39 protection 43
5.7.3 Combustible pastes and other 5.12 Cranes, forklifts, and empty 6.2.1 Oil/grease traps 43
fuels 36 packings 39 6.2.2 Stand cleaning/cleaning agents 43
5.8 Asbestos and other hazardous → 5.13 Musical reproduction 40 6.3 Environmental pollution 43
materials 37 5.14 Beverage dispensing systems 40 6.3.1 Packaging materials 43
5.9 Movie and TV screenings, slide 5.15 Food inspections 40 6.3.2 Kitchen waste 43
shows and other presentations, 5.16 Vehicle and driving demonstra- 6.3.3 Manufacturing wastes 43
stages 37 tions 41 6.3.4 Stand components 43
5.10 Radiation protection 37
5.10.1 Radioactive materials 37 6. Environmental protection 42 7. General information 45
5.10.2 X-ray systems and sources of 6.1 Waste 42 7.1 Limitation of liability 45
broadcast interference 38 6.1.1 Waste disposal 42
5.10.3 Laser systems 38 6.1.2 Hazardous waste 43
5.10.4 LED 38 6.1.3 Waste brought onto the
5.11 High-frequency equipment, radio exhibition grounds 43
systems, electromagnetic 6.2 Water, waste water, soil
3Technical Guidelines
1. Preliminary remarks
Messe Frankfurt has issued guide- lines, it does not refer to a physical The trade fair companies
lines for trade fairs and other structure in the sense of the Ger- - Deutsche Messe AG Hannover
events in order that all exhibitors/ man Federal Building Code - Leipziger Messe GmbH
event organisers will have optimum (BauGB). In legal terms, trade fair - Messe Berlin GmbH
opportunities to present their stand constructions are considered - Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
exhibits and attract attendees and to be “facilities” in the venue. - Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH
interested parties to visit their In the interest of all participants, - Messe München GmbH
stands. Messe Frankfurt can prohibit the - Kölnmesse GmbH
These guidelines are binding upon holding of an event and/or the - NürnbergMesse GmbH
all exhibitors and event organisers. opening of an exhibition stand if - Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH
They also incorporate safety regu- defects previously found have not have compiled these Technical
lations that are intended to provide been remedied by the start of the Guidelines with a uniform classifi-
high degrees of safety in relation to fair. cation system.
technical and stand equipment in Messe Frankfurt retains the right to
the interest of protecting our ex- issue further safety regulations and Building codes are issued by the
hibitors and visitors. The building stand construction standards at governments of the respective
provisions, fire protection regulations any time. Messe Frankfurt also German states.
and other safety regulations in- reserves the right to permit The respective event regulations
volved have been coordinated with exceptions to these regulations in may therefore differ from exhibition
the responsible agencies of the individual cases. site to exhibition site due to
City of Frankfurt am Main. The documents required to order differing local building codes and
Messe Frankfurt reserves the right services will be sent in due time differing construction conditions at
to verify compliance with these before the event. the various exhibition sites.
regulations. Furthermore, the These Technical Guidelines must Messe Frankfurt also reserves the
applicable legal regulations, as be forwarded to all of the exhibi- right to modify these Technical
amended from time to time, shall tor’s contracting partners. Guidelines and other regulations at
be observed at all times. Further information on details of any time.
Insofar as the term “stand con- preparation and staging of the The German version alone shall be
struction” is used in its convention- event will be sent to exhibitors if binding.
al sense in the Technical Guide- applicable.
4Technical Guidelines
1.1 House Rules
These Site Rules and Regulations must be observed. Vehicles are the offer of goods or services
apply throughout the premises of subject to a 30 km/h speed of any kind, the acceptance of
Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH limit. E-scooters, e-boards and orders or the conducting of
(hereinafter referred to as “Messe other similar vehicles may not surveys, if such activities take
Frankfurt”), including all buildings, be used in buildings or in out- place outside exhibition
the Rebstock multi-storey car door event areas during stands.
park, Kap Europa convention cen- events. 7. No commercial activities are
tre and all outdoor areas in the 3. Messe Frankfurt shall be enti- permitted on the exhibition
Rebstock area that are used by tled to search the boots and grounds unless they are being
Messe Frankfurt (hereinafter re- cargo areas of vehicles and conducted on behalf of Messe
ferred to as the “exhibition bags or personal items of indi- Frankfurt or an organiser, ex-
grounds”). viduals at any time regardless hibitor, lessee, service provider
Messe Frankfurt and the event or- of whether or not there is any or other contracting party that
ganiser each have the right to en- suspicion of wrongdoing. has entered into an agreement
force the Site Rules and Regula- Should anyone refuse permis- with Messe Frankfurt. Messe
tions. Any additional agreements sion, Messe Frankfurt reserves Frankfurt reserves the right to
reached with exhibitors, service the right to expel them from permit or prohibit the activities
partners etc. remain unaffected. the exhibition grounds. of third parties acting on be-
1. Entrance to the exhibition 4. Messe Frankfurt has the right half of contracting parties and
grounds on foot or in vehicles to issue restrictions on the ad- to specify the type, scope and
is only permitted with proper mission of visitors and to pro- conditions of their activities.
and valid authorisation (em- hibit the transport of animals 8. Over-the-counter sales, cash
ployee IDs, service partner IDs, or items onto the exhibition sales, or the acceptance and
event-specific admission tick- grounds; it may eitherissue removal of exhibited goods
ets, set-up and dismantling general provisions or make during trade fairs and exhibi-
passes) at predefined times such restrictions dependent on tions is prohibited. If goods are
and in the predefined areas of the satisfaction ofspecific re- given away free as samples,
the exhibition buildings and quirements in individual cases. the exhibitor must provide the
grounds. Messe Frankfurt re- Children and young people un- third party with a correspond-
serves the right to conduct der the age of 14 may only en- ing declaration of transfer (re-
spot checks of individuals to ter the exhibition grounds in ceipt). Third parties must de-
ensure that they are authorised the company of an official mand a receipt from the
to be on the exhibition guardian or suitable chaper- exhibitor and must produce
grounds, regardless of wheth- one. this on request. Should any
er they are suspected of 5. Messe Frankfurt accepts no li- such third party be found with-
wrongdoing. ability whatsoever for any per- out a receipt, Messe Frankfurt
2. The provisions of the German sonal injury, property damage reserves the right to impound
Road Traffic Regulations or financial loss that might oc- the goods without compensa-
(StVO) are applicable for cur at the exhibition grounds. tion and expel the third party
everyone on the exhibition 6. Unless Messe Frankfurt has from the exhibition grounds.
grounds. All signs regulating given express permission, it 9. Devices that can be used to
vehicular and pedestrian traffic does not allow advertising of produce photos or film are pro-
on the exhibition grounds any kind, neither does it permit hibited throughout the
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1.1 House Rules
exhibition grounds. Filming, stroyed as a result. grounds and to issue a tempo-
taking pictures and making 10. It should be noted that the ex- rary or permanent ban on their
sketches of exhibited goods on hibition grounds are under vid- return, as well as to confiscate
the exhibition grounds and in eo surveillance for security their access documents with-
the exhibition halls is only per- reasons. out compensation, and to have
missible in exceptional cases 11. Instructions given by Messe any vehicles removed from the
with the written consent of Frankfurt security staff and premises at the expense and
Messe Frankfurt. If there is stewards must be followed at risk of the owner or operator.
reasonable suspicion, Messe all times. 13. A limited road and walkway
Frankfurt is entitled to confis- 12. In the event that the Site Rules clearance service is provided
cate any sketches, photo- and Regulations are violated, during the winter months. This
graphs or other film materials access documentation is mis- applies for both the restricted
that have been made and have used or forged, or there is oth- and the publicly accessible ar-
these destroyed without pro- er disruptive behaviour, Messe eas of the Messe Frankfurt ex-
viding compensation. This also Frankfurt reserves the right to hibition grounds.
applies if other film or photo- expel those responsible from
graphic material will be de- the exhibition buildings and As at: October 2019
1.2 Opening hours
1.2.1 Set-up and dismantling tures and structures built into of dismantling periods.
periods stands, shall have been concluded In the interest of general safety, all
In general, stand building and de- and the exhibition hall vacated no exhibition halls and the exhibition
liveries of exhibited goods may later than the second calendar day grounds shall
commence five (5) calendar days following the close of the event in- remain closed outside official
prior to the opening of the event volved. The exhibitor and any stand set-up and dismantling periods and
involved. construction companies they work event opening hours.
During the general set-up and with should report to the service
dismantling periods, work in the office responsible for the hall both 1.2.2 Opening hours during
exhibition halls and on the outdoor at the start of stand set-up and at trade fairs/exhibitions
exhibition areas may proceed the end of dismantling. Stand are- Exhibition halls shall be opened
around the clock, that is, 24 hours as shall be swept and returned in a one hour prior to the official opening
per day (normally no work may be clean condition. In special cases, of the trade fair and shall be closed
performed after 3 p.m. on the final Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH’s one hour after it closes, on every
days of set-up periods, however), Technical Project Management day the event involved is officially
unless other hours and a schedule may grant extensions of set-up open.
of working hours have been and/or dismantling periods. Exhibi- Exhibitors who, in special cases,
announced for a particular event. tion halls are neither heated nor have valid grounds for working on
In general, dismantling of stand air-conditioned prior to the official their stands outside said opening
equipment and furnishings, includ- commencement of set-up periods hours shall require special written
ing exhibitors’ own stand struc- or following the official termination permits issued by Messe Frankfurt.
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2. Traffic on the exhibition grounds, rescue routes, safety equipment
2.1 Traffic regulations, parking permits
All rules directing and regulating speed. Engines must be turned off Driving any type of vehicle on the
traffic, such as those described in during loading/unloading. Before exhibition grounds requires a per-
the Traffic regulations, and all in- entering/exiting exhibition halls, mit from Messe Frankfurt, is at
structions given by the personnel drivers must come to a full stop drivers’ own risk, and is prohibited
deployed by Messe Frankfurt for and ensure that gates offer suffi- at all times during events.
this purpose, shall be observed at cient overhead clearance. Parking There is a limited number of car
all times. vehicles in the exhibition halls is parking spaces available for exhibi-
The exhibition grounds are the pri- prohibited. Caravans/campers may tors on the exhibition grounds. In
vate property of Messe Frankfurt. not be used on the exhibition accordance with the number of
The provisions of the StVO (German grounds. spaces available, parking permits
road traffic regulations) apply Illegally parked vehicles, trailers, can only be ordered for the entire
throughout the exhibition grounds containers, and goods of any kind duration of the event using the cor-
and on/in Messe Frankfurt’s parking may be removed by authorised responding form (please also see
facilities. The speed limit on the towing companies working under the Transport Guidelines).
exhibition grounds is 30 km/h. contract to Messe Frankfurt at their
If called for by traffic conditions, owners’ or operators’ expense and
vehicles must not exceed walking risk.
2.2 Rescue routes
2.2.1 Fire department possible to easily open the doors structing stands or exhibits deliv-
manoeuvring areas, fire hydrants along escape and rescue routes ered for immediate installation at
The necessary fire-department entry from the inside to their fully open the stand area may be deposited in
routes and manoeuvring areas des- position. Escape and rescue the escape and rescue routes for a
ignated by “no-parking” signs routes, exit doors, emergency exits short period of time during the set-
must be kept clear at all times. and their identifying signs or mark- up and dismantling phases as long
Vehicles or objects parked/deposited ings must not be obstructed, ob- as the aisle widths required for
in rescue routes or on safety areas scured, have anything built over safety reasons are maintained and
shall be removed at their owners’ them, be blocked, have anything logistical concerns are sufficiently
expense and risk. hung on them or otherwise be ren- taken into consideration. This will
Fire hydrants in the exhibition halls dered unrecognisable. Escape and be considered to be fulfilled if a
and on outdoor exhibition areas rescue routes in exhibition halls strip of no more than 0.9 m in
shall not be obstructed or rendered shall not be constricted by objects width between the stand border
unrecognisable or inaccessible. deposited therein or extending into and the hall aisle is used to deposit
them at any time. In the event that items. Regardless of the width of
2.2.2 Emergency exits, these rules are not complied with, the hall aisle and the items depos-
emergency escape hatches, Messe Frankfurt shall be entitled to ited there, it is mandatory to main-
exhibition hall aisles remedy the situation at the ex- tain an unblocked passageway of
Escape and rescue routes shall be pense and risk of the responsible no less than 1.2 m in width. Areas
kept clear at all times. It must be party. Materials required for con- in front of emergency exits and ar-
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2.2 Rescue routes
eas where hall aisles intersect are bly or to set up machines (e.g. clearing of all hall aisles for logisti-
the exception: their entire width woodworking equipment, work- cal reasons.
must be kept clear at all times. Hall benches etc.). Messe Frankfurt
aisles may not be used for assem- may (also) request the immediate
2.3. Safety equipment
Sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire hall doors and other items of safety shall remain visible and accessible
extinguishers, smoke detectors, equipment, their signs or markings, at all times, and shall not be obst-
mechanisms for closing exhibition and green emergency exit signs ructed or enclosed.
2.4. Stand numbering
Stand numbering is obligatory. All construction.
stands will be marked with stand
numbers by Messe Frankfurt if tech-
nically possible with the given stand
2.5. Guard services
Messe Frankfurt and Messe Frank- Exhibitors are expressly informed be arranged by the exhibitor where
furt’s external service partners that exhibited materials and other necessary.
monitor the exhibition halls and objects brought by the exhibitors
outside areas during the set-up are subject to greater risk during As a general rule, stand guards
and dismantling phases, as well as set-up and dismantling periods. may only be posted between 6:00
while events are underway. How- Valuable and easily moveable ob- p.m. and 8:00 a.m. by Messe
ever, Messe Frankfurt accepts no jects should always be locked Frankfurt or its contractual service
responsibility for property and ob- away at night. partner(s). Exhibitors may order
jects brought or delivered by exhib- stand guards no later than six
itors and third parties acting under Security for the stand and the ob- weeks before the start of the event
Messe Frankfurt’s instructions. jects brought by the exhibitor must with the corresponding order form
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2.5. Guard services
(please refer to the service folder or prior to, during and after events the shortest route passing by the
go to Shop for Exhibitor Services shall also observe the following hall inspector’s office. In the event
online). Ordering stand guards in- regulations: Guards shall sign in at that they fail to observe these reg-
volves submitting a fully complet- the hall inspector’s office prior to ulations, Messe Frankfurt shall as-
ed, preprinted order form for the going on duty. Their presence on sume that the presence of that per-
event involved. Oral or telephone site shall be confirmed by entering son on the stand or in the
orders for stand guarding must be their name, the name of the exhibi- exhibition hall is unauthorised and
confirmed in writing by applicants. tor, the stand number, the number reserves the right to institute spe-
All orders for stand guarding must of their personal identification card cial measures, to expel that person
be signed by applicants. Messe or passport number, and the date from the exhibition grounds, and/
Frankfurt service personnel is not and time of their arrival on a list or to file other claims or claim
authorised to assume responsibility provided for that purpose and damages. Bringing guard dogs
for monitoring for third-party prop- maintained by the hall inspector’s onto the exhibition grounds re-
erty. Exhibitors’ own stand security office. Upon concluding their peri- quires a permit issued by Messe
staff who are to remain on duty in od of duty, and before leaving the Frankfurt that may be revoked by
exhibition halls between 6 p.m. exhibition hall, stand security staff same at any time. Dogs shall be
and 8 a.m. require special permits shall sign out at the hall inspector’s kept on a leash at all times. Weap-
for which a fee is charged. Exhibi- office and note the termination of ons may not be brought onto the
tors have no legal rights to demand their period of duty on the afore- exhibition grounds, even for guard-
issuance of such permits. mentioned list. Stand security staff ing purposes.
shall remain on that stand for
Exhibitors’ own stand security staff which they have a guarding order,
who are present in exhibition halls and shall enter and leave stands by
2.6. Evacuation in an emergency
For safety or security reasons,
Messe Frankfurt may order the clo-
sure and evacuation of rooms,
buildings or outdoor areas.
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3. Technical data on, and equipment of, the exhibition halls and outdoor exhibition areas
3.1 Hall data
Since the technical data on the var- installation channels and connection mentioned rules and regulations
ious exhibition halls differ from hall points in hall floors. are also applicable for WiFi trans-
to hall, they have been listed in a On exhibition hall floors having mitters in exhibits. The operation of
separate document (cf. the docu- supporting columns, connection WiFi networks that cause interfer-
ment entitled “Technical Data on points are also available at terminal ence or disruption is prohibited.
the Exhibition Halls of Messe boxes mounted on these supporting Messe Frankfurt reserves the right
Frankfurt”). columns. to shut down these networks.
Guidelines for the operation of ex- Forms for registering your own ac-
3.1.1 General lighting, types hibitors’ own WiFi networks at cess point are available at www.
of electrical supplies, supply Messe Frankfurt: Exhibitors’ own messefrankfurt.com. Exhibitors’
voltages WiFi transmitters may only trans- own WiFi transmitters must be
The general lighting in the exhibition mit in the 2.4 GHz band in accord- registered in good time before a
halls differs from hall to hall, and ance with currently applicable trade fair in order to ensure that
ranges from around 300 lux to standards (802.11 b/g/n); transmis- these rules are complied with by all
around 400 lux, measured one me- sion in the 5 GHz band is prohibit- exhibitors.
ter above floor level. The electrical ed! The 5 GHz band is reserved ex-
supplies and supply voltages avail- clusively for Messe Frankfurt in 3.1.4 Sprinkler systems
able on the exhibition grounds are order to allow for the provision of Exhibition halls are equipped with
as follows: exhibitor-specific solutions. As a sprinkler systems.
Network type: TN-C-S result, WiFi transmitters may only Exhibits and decorations must be
Supply voltage: 230 V / 400 V transmit on channels 1, 6 or 11, and situated at least 1.0 m from sprinkler
Tolerances as per DIN EN 50160 cannot be configured for automatic heads. Distances between lamps/
channel search. Channel bonding spotlights and sprinkler heads
3.1.2 Compressed air, electrical is not permitted, and the maximum should be chosen so as to preclude
and water supplies channel bandwidth is 20 MHz. The false triggerings of fire extinguishing
The compressed air, electrical and maximum transmission power of devices through the heat generated
water supplies on stands located in the exhibitor’s transmitter may not by the lighting.
exhibition halls are routed through exceed -80 dBm at the edge of the
existing installation channels to stand. The SSID, i.e. your access 3.1.5 Heating, ventilation and
connection points in hall floors. point ID, must begin with your air-conditioning
On exhibition hall floors having stand number (e.g. H4.0 B42). All All halls are equipped with heating,
supporting columns, electrical sup- of the aforementioned settings can ventilation and air-conditioning
plies are also available at terminal be made using the access point systems. These systems will be
boxes mounted on these supporting configuration menu. Any transmit- operational as required throughout
columns. ters other than WiFi transmitters events.
are prohibited, as they can cause
3.1.3 Communications facilities massive disruption to signals. In 3.1.6 Outages
Stands located in exhibition halls the event that exhibits require dif- Messe Frankfurt should be notified
are supplied with telephone, fax, ferent transmitters, please contact immediately in the event of any
data and antenna lines via existing us in advance. Naturally the afore- outages of utilities, such as elec-
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3.1 Hall data
tricity, water, compressed air, heating, 3.1.7 Stand air-conditioning vidual offer. It is not permitted to
ventilation or telecommunications It is possible to individually air-con- use drinking water to flow-cool
systems, etc. Messe Frankfurt as- dition stand areas. Messe Frank- stands.
sumes no liability for any losses or furt’s Exhibitor Service would be
damage due to such outages. happy to provide you with an indi-
3.2. Outdoor areas
Outdoor areas are paved with as- the onset of darkness during event Please also be sure to note Item
phalt or stones. The grounds have opening hours. Necessary utilities 4.8 “Outdoor areas” when con-
general road and walkway lighting connections are spaced at irregular ducting your planning.
systems that will be activated at intervals.
3.3. Designation of clear gate heights
Gates having clear heights less
than 4.00 m are designated by
signs.
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4. Stand construction regulations
4.1 Stand safety
Exhibition stands – including fur- decorative elements) which might ance is to be compiled in advance
nishings, exhibits and advertising tip over must be designed to with- and presented to Messe Frankfurt
media – must be structurally stable stand the following equivalent dis- on request (see Item 4.2.1). Devia-
to ensure that there is no threat to tributed lateral loads qh: tions are possible in justified ex-
public safety and order, and in qh1 = 0.125 kN/m² up to 4 m in ceptional cases and require de-
particular that there is no danger height measured from the top of tailed documentation.
to life or health. The exhibitor is the floor Bracing stands against neighbour-
responsible for the structural safety qh2 = 0.063 kN/m² for all areas ing stands or existing building
of their stands, and may be re- more than 4 m high measured structures is prohibited.
quired to submit proof of same. from the top of the floor In justified cases, Messe Frankfurt
Standing constructional elements The reference area is the respec- reserves the right to engage a
or special constructions (e.g. free- tive surface area. structural engineer to conduct a
standing walls, high exhibits, high Verifiable/verified proof of compli- chargeable verification of stand
stability on site.
4.2 Stand construction permits, project permission
Permits are not required for the be invoiced to the exhibitor / tal form (PDF) for approval by no lat-
following: stand constructor. er than six weeks before the start of
For single-storey stands set-up to veranstaltungstechnik@
- that are not considered to be Special constructions include: messefrankfurt.com.
special constructions – Stand structures and exhibits After the stand plans have been in-
- whose stand area is less than that are more than 4 metres in spected, one copy will be stamped
100 m² height as having received permission and
- whose height does not exceed – Closed ceilings returned to the exhibitor / stand con-
4.00 m – Platforms and stages higher structor if accepted. Stand construc-
it is not necessary to submit plan- than 0.20 m tion may not commence until the
ning documents. – Glass constructions plans have been stamped as having
– Moving components received permission. In order to re-
Permits are required for the – Floor/ceiling connections ceive permission for the following:
following: – Special constructions
Exhibition stands larger than 100 4.2.1 Inspection and permission – Two-storey structures
m² in area, stands located in out- for structures requiring a permit – Stands in outdoor areas
door areas, temporary structures, Dimensioned stand plans drawn to a – Temporary structures
mobile stands, two-storey stands, suitable scale (e.g. 1:100), labelled in – Cinemas and auditoriums
special structures and special con- English or German, accompanied by – Stages and platforms
structions require consent and in- floor plans (as well as sectioned the following documentation must
spection, and are subject to addi- views and perspective views if ap- be submitted in digital form (PDF)
tional cost. Any costs incurred will propriate), shall be submitted in digi- in German or English by no later
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4.2 Stand construction permits, project permission
than six weeks before the start of their services. The firm of engi- concluded by the appointed time,
set-up: neering consultants will contact Messe Frankfurt shall be entitled
a) Structural calculations comply- the stand construction manager at to make the required alterations at
ing with German building stand- a specified time / after consulta- exhibitors’ expense.
ards that are checkable or have tion to provide assistance and ex-
been checked by a second inde- amine structural characteristics, 4.2.4. Limits of liability
pendent structural engineer and to inspect the structure for a Messe Frankfurt shall not be held
b) A building description specify- fee. liable for theft or deterioration of,
ing the materials used (including Due to the additional work en- or damage to, drawings, models,
certificates in German or English tailed, the absence of structural or other items of documentation
where applicable) calculations results in additional submitted, regardless of any legal
c) Stand construction drawings to costs for the exhibitor / stand con- grounds that might apply.
a suitable scale, e.g. 1:100 (floor structor. In the event that the exhibitor or
plans, perspective views, sec- his subcontractor fails to comply
tioned views) as well as a ceiling 4.2.2 Vehicles and containers with the stand construction regu-
plan with dimensions of the Vehicles and containers that are to lations, the exhibitor shall assume
closed ceiling(s) be employed as exhibition stands full liability for any damage arising
d) Escape route plan including in exhibition halls or outdoor areas as a consequence of his violation
lengths and widths of emergency require permission. of these stand construction regu-
escape route(s) lations. Furthermore, the exhibitor
e) Submission of a type certifica- 4.2.3 Alterations to stand shall indemnify Messe Frankfurt
tion / certification book renders structures not in compliance from any third-party claims assert-
item a) superfluous with regulations ed with respect to the violation of
In the event that structural calcu- Stand structures that have not the aforementioned stand con-
lations examined by a second, in- been granted permission or that struction regulations.
dependent structural engineer are fail to comply with these Technical
not submitted, Messe Frankfurt Guidelines or the state of the art
will commission a firm of engi- must be altered or removed from
neering consultants to check the the premises.
plans and separately invoice the In the event that said alterations
exhibitor / stand constructor for or removal shall not have been
4.3 Construction heights
The maximum construction heights neighbouring stand. There may be eas must be at least 2.30 m. The rear
for stands, rigging and advertising special restrictions in particular halls. sides of stands adjacent to neigh-
can be found at www.messefrank- All measurements must be checked bouring stands must be kept smooth
furt.com. Advertising media, logos, on site and Messe Frankfurt as- and be white in colour from a height
etc., must be positioned at least 1 sumes no liability for figures being of 2.50 m. Deviations are only possi-
metre from the border with the correct. The clear height of inside ar- ble with the agreement of neigh-
bouring stands.
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4.4.1 Fire protection regulations systems be impaired by stand con- consult the following Tables 1 and
The use of open fires and flames is structions (e.g. closed ceilings), ex- 2 for the necessary measures.
prohibited. Exhibition halls are hibitors must undertake additional Closed ceilings are not permitted in
equipped with fire alarms and fire measures in agreement with Mes- foyers.
extinguishing systems. Should the se Frankfurt Venue GmbH’s Techni-
operation of these fire protection cal Project Management. Please
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Table 1: Fire protection programme for one-storey exhibition stands with closed GF ceilings and two-storey exhibition stands with
open TF ceilings (GF = ground floor, TF = top floor)
Ceiling area 0 - 30 m² 31 - 100 m² 101 - 200 m² 201 - 400 m² 401 - 1000 m²
Fire protection measures
Stand construction- Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1,
materials incl. ceilings flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant
Stairs Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1,
flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant
Emergency escape GF: GF: GF: GF: GF:
route length max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle
TF: TF: TF: TF: TF:
max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle
Exits from exhibition GF: one; 0.9 m GF: one; 0.9 m GF: Two, opposite one an- GF: Two, opposite one an- GF: Two, opposite one an-
stands or from rooms TF: one flight of TF: one flight of other, other, other,
located on stands stairs; 0.9 m stairs; 0.9 m < 200 m2: 0.9 m < 200 m2: 0.9 m < 200 m2: 0.9 m
(minimum width) > 200 pers: min. 1.2 m + 0.6 m > 200 pers: min. 1.2 m + 0.6 m > 200 pers: min. 1.2 m + 0.6 m
for each additional 100 pers. for each additional 100 pers. for each additional 100 pers.
TF: Two flights of stairs oppo- TF: Two flights of stairs oppo- TF: Two flights of stairs oppo-
site one another, each < 200 site one another, each < 200 site one another, each < 200
m2: 0.9 m m2: 0.9 m m2: 0.9 m
> 200 pers: min 1.2 m + 0.6 m > 200 pers: min 1.2 m + 0.6 m > 200 pers: min 1.2 m + 0.6 m
for each additional 100 pers. for each additional 100 pers. for each additional 100 pers.
Emergency escape Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
route signage Escape sign lights Emergency lighting Emergency lighting Emergency lighting
Fire extinguishers GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes
TF: Yes 1+1 p. stairs TF: Yes 1+1 p. stairs TF: Yes 1 + 1 per stairs TF: Yes 1 + 1 per stairs TF: Yes 1 + 1 per stairs
Fire alarm system GF: No GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes
TF: No TF: No TF: No TF: No TF: No
Acoustic/visual alarm GF: No GF: No GF: No GF: No GF: Yes
TF: No TF: Yes TF: Yes TF: Yes TF: Yes
Wall hydrant ”S“ GF: No GF: No GF: Yes, one GF: Yes, two GF: Yes, three
at stand TF: No TF: No TF: No TF: No OG: Yes, three
Smoke removal GF: No GF: No GF: No GF: Yes GF: Yes
TF: No TF: No TF: No TF: No TF: No
Sprinkling GF: No GF: No GF: No GF: No GF: Yes
TF: No TF: No TF: No TF: No TF: No
Please note: If there is no top storey used by people, the corresponding requirements for the top storey do not apply.
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Table 2: Fire protection programme for two-storey exhibition stands with closed GF ceilings and closed TF ceilings (GF = ground floor,
TF = top floor)
Ceiling area 0 - 30 m² 31 - 100 m² 101 - 200 m² 201 - 400 m² 401 - 1000 m²
Fire protection measures
Stand construction- Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1,
materials incl. ceilings flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant
Stairs Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1, Minimum B1,
flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant flame retardant
Emergency escape GF: GF: GF: GF: GF:
route length max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle
TF: TF: TF: TF: TF:
max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle max 20 m to aisle
Exits from exhibition GF: one; 0.9 m GF: one; 0.9 m GF: Two, opposite one an- GF: Two, opposite one an- GF: Two, opposite one an-
stands or from rooms TF: one flight of TF: one flight of other, other, other,
located on stands stairs; 0.9 m stairs; 0.9 m < 200 m2: 0.9 m < 200 m2: 0.9 m < 200 m2: 0.9 m
(minimum width) > 200 pers: min. 1.2 m + 0.6 m > 200 pers: min. 1.2 m + 0.6 m > 200 pers: min. 1.2 m + 0.6 m
for each additional 100 pers. for each additional 100 pers. for each additional 100 pers.
TF: Two flights of stairs oppo- TF: Two flights of stairs oppo- TF: Two flights of stairs oppo-
site one another, each < 200 site one another, each < 200 site one another, each < 200
m2: 0.9 m m2: 0.9 m m2: 0.9 m
> 200 pers: min 1.2 m + 0.6 m > 200 pers: min 1.2 m + 0.6 m > 200 pers: min 1.2 m + 0.6 m
for each additional 100 pers. for each additional 100 pers. for each additional 100 pers.
Emergency escape Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
route signage Escape sign lights Emergency lighting Emergency lighting Emergency lighting
Fire extinguishers GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes
TF: Yes 1+1 p. stairs TF: Yes 1+1 p. stairs TF: Yes 1 + 1 per stairs TF: Yes 1 + 1 per stairs TF: Yes 1 + 1 per stairs
Fire alarm system GF: No GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes GF: Yes
TF: No TF: Yes TF: Yes TF: Yes TF: Yes
Acoustic/visual alarm GF: No GF: No GF: No GF: No GF: Yes
TF: No TF: Yes TF: Yes TF: Yes TF: Yes
Wall hydrant ”S“ GF: No GF: No GF: Yes, one GF: Yes, two GF: Yes, three
at stand TF: No TF: No TF: Yes, one TF: Yes, two TF: Yes, three
Smoke removal GF: No GF: No GF: No GF: Yes GF: Yes
TF: No TF: No TF: No TF: Yes TF: Yes
Sprinkling GF: No
TF: No GF: No GF: No GF: No GF: Yes
TF: No TF: No TF: No TF: Yes
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Explanations for Table 1 and 2 - Up to 30 m² of ceiling area of next to one another without a
each stand may be covered sprinkler system. A minimum
General remarks / Area data without any additional meas- distance of 5 m (straight line)
Two-storey structures and the in- ures being necessary, as long must be maintained between
stallation of closed ceilings are only as this does not exceed 50% of the ceiling areas.
possible with the consent of Messe the stand area, as this does not Should a larger ceiling area result
Frankfurt Venue GmbH’s Technical reduce the effectiveness of the from not observing the minimum
Project Management. sprinkler system in the exhibi- distance, including across multiple
Area data in m² refers in each case tion hall. It is also possible to stands, the expenses incurred for
to the closed ceiling area per sto- have multiple ceiling areas of compensatory measures according
rey; a rating in sections may be up to 30 m² within a single to Table 1 or 2 will be billed to
necessary. For stands with closed exhibition stand, as long as a those who caused them, including
ceilings measuring 1,000 m² or minimum distance of 3.00 m is expenses for the affected neigh-
over, an individual fire protection maintained between each ceil- bouring stand.
concept based on the Messe ing area. In order to ensure that
Frankfurt Technical Guidelines multiple ceiling areas taken to- The top storey must always be left
must be prepared and submitted to gether do not exceed the maxi- open to ensure that the effective-
Messe Frankfurt for its consent. mum size of 30 m², a distance ness of sprinkler systems is not im-
of at least 1.50 m from the edge paired. If the ceilings of top storeys
Closed ceilings of the stand is to be maintained are closed, additional requirements
The effectiveness of the sprinkler at all times. set out in Table 2 shall apply.
system (in the exhibition hall) must - Closed ceiling areas up to 100 m² Please also see Item 4.4.2. Closed
not be reduced by covered or multi- in size require an automatic fire ceilings are not permitted in foyers.
storey exhibition stands. alarm system.
Ceilings are considered to be open: - Closed ceiling areas that are
- if no more than 50% per each larger than 100 m² in size also
m² of the roofed area is covered require the installation of wall
- if sprinkler-compatible fabrics hydrants for immediate fire-
with a minimum mesh width of fighting measures
2 mm x 4 mm or 3 mm x 3 mm - Closed ceiling areas that are
are used (no Smoke Out). Tar- 401 m² or larger require a sprin-
paulins are to be hung horizon- kler system for the area be-
tally and only in one layer. neath the closed ceiling. It is
Fire protection measures: not permissible to place multiple
ceiling areas of up to 400 m²
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Further general explanations: Wall hydrants Exhibitors must label fire extin-
Additional wall hydrants at exhi- guishers with their stand number
Stand construction materials, bition stands are to be provided and exhibitor name to ensure that
stairs primarily for self-help, but also they can be properly assigned to
All stand construction and decora- for use by instructed persons. the correct stand areas.
tive materials must comply at least Wall hydrants for self-help com-
with building materials class B1 of ply with DIN 14461 Part 1 Type Fire alarm system
DIN 4102 and/or class B/C s1 d0 of “S” and are to be marked with an The automatic fire alarm systems
EN 13501-1, i.e. must be flame re- “S” accordingly, in addition to on exhibition stands with closed
tardant and neither form toxic gas- safety marking. The capacity of ceilings are designed to detect a
es nor drip while burning. In partic- the wall hydrants for self-help is fire at an early stage and to warn
ular cases, special requirements 24 l/min with simultaneous oper- both stand visitors, especially
can be prescribed for load-bearing ation of two wall hydrants with those on the top floor of a stand,
structural parts on safety grounds. non-distorting hoses of 19 mm in and the fire service. In this way, the
All stairways shall comply with DIN diameter and a jet pipe with conditions for escape are signifi-
18065. mouthpiece of 4 mm in diameter. cantly improved and fire service
Wall hydrants at exhibition stands intervention times minimised. As
Emergency escape routes are to be installed in the direct well as warning facilities, systems
The routing and dimensioning of vicinity of stand entrances or, re- for smoke removal can be activated
emergency escape routes are gov- spectively, at the top or bottom of by an automatic fire alarm system.
erned by the requirements of stairs. Wall hydrants are to be
H-VStättR (Hessian guidelines on located so that every part of an Acoustic/visual alarm
public meeting places).Distances exhibition stand can be reached An acoustic/visual warning system
within exhibition stands shall be with at least one hydrant. Stand must be installed on the top floor
measured according to walking personnel will be instructed in of two-storey exhibition stands if
distance. use of the wall hydrants by there is no visual contact with the
Messe Frankfurt. exhibition hall. In this way, people
Emergency escape route signage on the top storey can be warned at
Escape routes, emergency exits, Fire extinguishers an early stage if there is a fire
emergency escape hatches and Every level of an exhibition stand alarm on the ground floor. The
doors along emergency escape must be equipped with at least one warning system is activated/trig-
routes must be identified in ac- fire extinguisher appropriate to the gered by the automatic fire alarm
cordance with the provisions of existing fire risk. One additional fire system on the ground floor of a
ASR A1.3 “Health and Safety extinguisher must be provided for two-storey stand. For exhibition
Signage”. In the event that stands each further 200 m². An additional stands with closed ceilings larger
are enclosed or darkened and the fire extinguisher must be provided than 400 m2, a warning system of
general emergency lighting for the at the top of each flight of stairs this type must be provided on the
exhibition hall is not sufficient, within a stand. The fire extinguish- ground floor too.
emergency lighting and safety sig- ers must have an extinguishing ca- Soundproof booths must addition-
nage must be provided for exits pacity of at least 27 A for fire clas- ally – irrespective of their size –
and emergency escape routes (cf. sification A or 144 B for fire either allow visual contact to the
Section 15 H-VStättR). For stands classification B and should not outside or feature an acoustic/visual
with an enclosed area of 30-100 m², weigh more than 12 kg. Suitable signal system combined with an
illuminated emergency exit signs fire extinguishers must be provided alarm button or an emergency
are sufficient. if stands have kitchens. switch outside the booth.
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Smoke removal Should a larger ceiling area result permissible if they are at least 2.5
Smoke removal from exhibition from not observing the minimum metres above the floor and do not
stands is by natural means or distance, including across multiple impede the effectiveness of auto-
mechanically into the exhibition stands, the expenses incurred for matic fire extinguishing systems.
hall and from there by natural compensatory measures according The rear of backlit areas/walls and
means or mechanically to the out- to Table 1 or 2 will be billed to those LED walls must remain accessible
side. No smoke extraction system is who caused them, including expens- to the fire brigade without the use
required for exhibition stands with a es for the affected neighbouring of tools.
ceiling area of less than 200 m2. stand. Bamboo, reed, hay, straw, bark
For stands with a ceiling area of up mulch, peat or similar materials do
to 1,000 m2, smoke removal open- 4.4.1.1 Stand construction and not generally satisfy the aforemen-
ings with clear opening space decorative materials tioned requirements, and should
totalling 1 percent of the stand Materials that are flammable, drip generally be afforded special pro-
area, windows or doors with clear while burning or generate toxic tection or treated to render them
opening space totalling 2 percent gases or large amounts of smoke, non-flammable. Deciduous and co-
of the stand area or a mechanical such as most thermoplastics (in- niferous trees may only be used if
smoke extraction system with an cluding polystyrene (styrofoam)), their roots are kept moist at all
air volume flow rate of 36 m3/h per cannot be used for stand construc- times. Attachments that are struc-
square metre of stand area are tion. For safety reasons, special turally necessary can only be made
considered adequate. No require- requirements may be imposed for using fasteners approved for this
ments relating to maintenance of load-bearing structural components purpose (e.g. plastic cable ties are
thermal and electrical functions in individual cases (e.g. non-flam- prohibited!).
apply to systems for mechanical mable). Attachments that are struc- The use of candles and similar
smoke removal from exhibition turally necessary or load-bearing sources of light as table decora-
stands, since such smoke removal can only be made using non-flam- tions is permissible with the con-
is only relevant in the self-help mable fasteners and materials. sent of Messe Frankfurt Venue
phase and possibly for giving help Stand construction and decorative GmbH’s Technical Project Manage-
to third parties and no requirements materials must be classified as ment department.
are prescribed for exhibition stand flame-retardant (class B1), cannot
elements either. A mechanical drip while burning, generate mini- 4.4.1.2 Exhibiting motor vehicles
smoke removal system is triggered/ mal smoke in accordance with DIN at stands
activated via the automatic fire 4102-1 / must comply with class B/C Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH’s
alarm system. –s1, d0 in accordance with EN Technical Project Management
13501-1. Test certificates stating the must be notified if motor vehicles
Sprinkler systems classifications of the building mate- are to be exhibited. This notification
Closed ceiling areas that are larger rials employed shall be kept availa- must include the number of vehi-
than 400 m² require a sprinkler sys- ble at the stand at all times. All ma- cles, as well as the specification of
tem for the area beneath the closed terials brought on site must be kept the type(s) of vehicle(s) to be
ceiling. at a sufficient distance from ignition shown.
It is not permissible to place multiple sources, spotlights and heat sourc-
ceiling areas of up to 400 m² next to es to ensure that they cannot be ig- Vehicles with combustion engines
one another without a sprinkler sys- nited. Decorations must be mount- - The fuel tank must be locked and
tem. A minimum distance of 5 m ed directly on walls, ceilings or nearly empty.
(straight line) must be maintained furnishings. Decorations suspended - Vehicles being exhibited may be
between the ceiling areas. (freely) within the room are only powered by the starter battery as
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long as is it ensured that no haz- A sufficient quantity of suitable ex- halls or outdoor areas is only per-
ardous gases are produced (e.g. tinguishing units/agents for all vehi- mitted with the prior agreement of
by using gel batteries), the battery cles is to be kept available at the Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH’s
contacts are configured such that stand at all times. Technical Project Management. Ex-
they are safe to touch, and the Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH re- ceptions to this rule require the pri-
starter remains disconnected from serves the right to require additional or written consent of Messe Frank-
the battery. measures. furt Venue GmbH.
- The battery is to be disconnected
or removed in all other cases. 4.4.1.3 Explosive materials 4.4.1.7 Fog machines, hazers,
Explosive materials are subject to Sparkulars and laser systems
Vehicles with natural gas propul- the German Explosives Act Due to the fact that the use of fog
sion systems (Sprengstoffgesetz), and may not and haze may trigger the automat-
- The gas tanks must have been be exhibited at trade fairs or exhibi- ic fire alarms installed in the exhibi-
emptied and depressurised (see tions. The same applies to ammuni- tion halls, Messe Frankfurt Venue
also Item 5.7). tion in the sense of the German GmbH’s Technical Project Manage-
Firearms Act (Waffengesetz). ment must be notified in writing of
Vehicles with alternative drive the use of such devices at least six
technologies, e.g. electrically-pow- 4.4.1.4 Pyrotechnics weeks before the start of the set-
ered vehicles or hybrid vehicles Pyrotechnic shows must be regis- up period. This notification must
- The fuel tank must be locked and tered with Messe Frankfurt. Fur- include the number of such devic-
nearly empty. thermore, approval must also be es, their model(s), and information
- The drive motor must be discon- obtained from local authorities. on the type of fog generation being
nected from the battery, e.g. by Pyrotechnic articles lacking a cer- employed. No specific form is nec-
means of a battery disconnect tificate of conformity and fireworks essary for this notification. A copy
switch. of categories II, III and IV are pro- of the operating instructions for
- It must be ensured that there is no hibited. the device(s) and safety data sheet
voltage at the high-voltage battery for the fog fluid(s) must also be
/ the high-voltage battery must be 4.4.1.5 Balloons provided.
in a typical, non-critical state for a The use of balloons filled with a The cost of any measures neces-
battery. combustible gas in the exhibition sary to deactivate fire alarm sys-
- Batteries may only be charged in halls or outdoor areas is prohibited. tems may be charged to the exhibi-
the exhibition halls with the prior It is possible to apply to Messe tor or organiser by Messe
agreement of Messe Frankfurt Frankfurt Venue GmbH’s Technical Frankfurt. If the utilisation of fog
Venue GmbH’s Technical Project Project Management for its per- machines is not coordinated with
Management mission for balloons filled with Messe Frankfurt and the fire alarm
- The positions of the vehicles with- safety gas that are firmly anchored system issues a false alarm as a re-
in the stand area must be shown to a stationary structure, are locat- sult, we will be forced to pass on
on a plan. ed within the stand and do not ex- the costs resulting from the de-
- The relevant rescue sheets must ceed the maximum height. The dis- ployment of the fire brigade to the
be kept at the stand, and are also tribution of gas-filled balloons is party responsible.
to be submitted to Messe Frank- prohibited. Fog machines may not be utilised
furt in advance. if they result in the disruption of
-Vehicles with fuel cells or other 4.4.1.6 Flying objects operations at neighbouring stands.
drive units are considered sepa- The use of flying objects such as For this reason, it is also necessary
rately. UAS, drones etc. in the exhibition to specify the times during which
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the machines will be used and how laser systems or Sparkulars are to working materials that release toxic
often they will be used. Suitable be used, and their operation must fumes is forbidden.
measures must be devised to en- be in accordance with the provi-
sure that the volume of fog is kept sions of Item 5.10.3. 4.4.1.11 Work that poses a fire
to a minimum in areas where it is hazard
not required. It may be necessary 4.4.1.8 Ash containers, ashtrays Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH’s
for you to obtain the consent of If smoking has not been expressly Technical Project Management
your neighbouring stands. prohibited on stands or parts of must be notified in advance of any
Only those fog machines which stands, exhibitors must ensure that work that poses a fire hazard, in-
satisfy the fundamental require- an adequate number of ash con- cluding welding, cutting, soldering,
ments of the German Product tainers or ashtrays made from non- separating and grinding. Work can-
Safety Act (ProdSG) may be used. combustible material are provided not begin until permission has
If fog machines are to be used as and that they are emptied regularly. been granted and the permit has
vaporisers, it is recommended that been received. The surrounding
the declarations of conformity for 4.4.1.9 Containers for trash, re- area must be adequately protected
the devices used confirm their cyclable materials and residual against hazards during such work.
compliance with DIN VDE 0700- waste Suitable extinguishing units/agents
245. The type of use and specific No containers for trash, recyclable are to be kept in the direct vicinity
conditions of use must be taken materials or residual waste that and ready to use at all times.
into account when selecting fog have been fabricated from com-
machines. The fog machine opera- bustible materials shall be set up 4.4.1.12 Empty packaging / stor-
tor must have access to the corre- on stands. All containers on stands age of materials
sponding operating instructions. shall be regularly emptied, no later The storage of empty packaging/
The only fog fluids which can be than every evening following the flammable materials of any type
used inside the exhibition halls are close of the event, and their con- (e.g. packaging and packaging
those which do not contain any tents deposited in the containers materials) either inside or outside
flammable, highly flammable or ex- for recyclable materials or residual the stand in the exhibition hall is
tremely flammable substances pur- waste at the stations at exhibition prohibited. All empty packaging is
suant to Section 3 of the German hall exits. In the event that large to be removed without delay. It can
Hazardous Substances Ordinance quantities of combustible waste be placed into storage by Messe
(GefStoffV) and which are not clas- are generated, same shall be safely Frankfurt’s Logistics Services de-
sified as hazardous substances un- disposed of several times a day. partment:
der EU guidelines. Fog machine Trash bags may be deposited in Logistics Services
fluids can only be stored in the aisles daily for pick-up following the Cargo Center Messe Frankfurt
manufacturer’s original packaging. close of the event. Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
During operation it is important to 60327 Frankfurt am Main
ensure that there is no heat accu- 4.4.1.10 Spray guns, nitrocellu- Germany
mulation and that the housing is lose lacquers, cleaning agents, Phone +49 69 75 75-60 75
able to dissipate heat without hin- solvents Fax +49 69 75 75-9 60 75
drance. In order to avoid the dan- The use of spray guns is prohibited logistics@messefrankfurt.com
ger of fire from overheating in the in all exhibition halls. There is also a In the event that the exhibitor does
event of a malfunction, the power ban on the use of all substances, not comply with a request to re-
supply to any fog machines not be- paints, lacquers and varnishes con- move items that are improperly
ing used must be disconnected. taining solvents. The use of flamma- stored, or with a request to imme-
Messe Frankfurt must be notified if ble liquids and construction and diately remove any empty packag-
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