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IMEX in Frankfurt 2020 Technical Guidelines Last Updated: January 2020
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1. Preliminary remarks 1 4.9.2 Restrictions applying to stand superstructures,
1.1 House Rules 2 safety clearances and the heights of stand
1.2 Opening hours 3 interiors 31
1.2.1 Set-up and dismantling periods 3 4.9.3 Live loads/design loads 31
1.2.2 Opening hours during trade fairs/exhibitions 4.9.4 Escape routes / stairways 31
3 4.9.5 Building materials 31
2. Traffic on the exhibition grounds, rescue routes, 4.9.6 Top floors 31
safety equipment 4 5. Operational safety, technical safety provisions,
2.1 Traffic regulations 4 technical regulations and utilities 34
2.2 Rescue routes 4 5.1 General regulations 34
2.2.1 Fire department maneuvering areas, fire hydrants 5.1.1 Damage 34
4 5.2 Employment of tools and other equipment 34
2.2.2 Emergency exits, emergency escape hatches, 5.3 Electrical installations 34
exhibition hall aisles 4 5.3.1 Electrical outlets 34
2.3 Safety equipment 5 5.3.2 Electrical installations on stands 34
2.4 Stand numbering 5 5.3.3 Installation and operating regulations 34
2.5 Guard services 5 5.3.4 Safety precautions 35
2.6 Evacuation in an emergency 6 5.3.5 Emergency lighting 35
3. Technical data on, and equipment of, the 5.4 Water and drain installations 35
exhibition halls and outdoor exhibition areas 5.5 Compressed air/gas installation 35
7 5.5.1 Compressed air installations 35
3.1 Hall data 7 5.5.2 Gas installations 36
3.1.1 General lighting, types of electrical supplies, supply 5.6 Machinery, pressure vessels, exhaust systems
voltages 7 36
3.1.2 Compressed air, electrical and water supplies 5.6.1 Noise generated by machinery 36
7 5.6.2 Product safety 36
3.1.3 Communications facilities 7 5.6.3 Pressure vessels 37
3.1.4 Sprinkler systems 7 5.6.4 Exhaust gases and vapours 38
3.1.5 Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning 7 5.6.5 Exhaust systems 38
3.1.6 Outages 7 5.7 Employment of compressed gases, liquefied gases
3.1.7 Stand air-conditioning 7 and combustible liquids 38
3.2 Outdoor exhibition areas 8 5.7.1 Compressed gas and liquefied gas systems 38
3.3 Designation of clear gate heights 8 5.7.2 Combustible Liquids 39
4. Stand construction regulations 9 5.7.3 Combustible pastes and other fuels 39
4.1 Stand safety 9 5.8 Asbestos and other hazardous materials 40
4.2 Stand construction permits, project approval 5.9 Movie and TV screenings, slide shows and other
9 presentations, stages 40
4.2.1 Stand construction permits 9 5.10 Radiation protection 40
4.2.2 Vehicles and containers 10 5.10.1 Radioactive materials 40
4.2.3 Alterations to stand structures not in compliance 5.10.2 X-ray systems and sources of broadcast
with regulations 10 interference 40
4.2.4. Limits of liability 10 5.10.3 Laser systems 41
4.2.5 Stand Construction Regulations 10 5.10.4 LED 41
4.3 Construction heights 16 5.11 High-frequency equipment, radio systems,
4.4 Fire protection and safety regulations 16 electromagnetic compatibility and harmonics
4.4.1 Fire protection regulations 16 41
4.4.2 Stand ceilings 24 5.12 Cranes, forklifts, and empty packings 42
4.4.3 Glass and acrylic glass 24 5.13 Musical reproduction 42
4.4.4 “Trapped rooms” / occupied rooms 24 5.14 Beverage dispensing systems 43
4.5 Exits, escape routes, doors 25 5.15 Food inspections 43
4.5.1 Exits, escape routes 25 5.16 Vehicle and driving demonstrations 43
4.5.2 Doors 25 6. Environmental protection 44
4.6 Platforms, ladders, stairs, landings 25 6.1 Waste 44
4.7 Stand Design 27 6.1.1 Waste disposal 44
4.7.1 Stand appearance 27 6.1.2 Hazardous waste 44
4.7.2 Verification of rented areas 27 6.1.3 Waste brought onto the exhibition grounds 45
4.7.3 Interventions in the structures and equipment 6.2 Water, waste water, soil protection 45
of buildings 27 6.2.1 Oil/grease traps 45
4.7.4 Exhibition hall floors 27 6.2.2 Stand cleaning/cleaning agents 45
4.7.5 Suspension points/installation of trusses/ 6.3 Environmental pollution 45
fasteners 28 6.3.1 Packaging materials 45
4.7.6 Stand bounding walls 29 6.3.2 Kitchen waste 45
4.7.7 Advertising media/presentations 29 6.3.3 Manufacturing wastes 46
4.7.8 Barrier-free construction 30 6.3.4 Stand components 46
4.7.9 Foundations, pits 30 7. General information 47
4.8 Outdoor exhibition areas 30 7.1 Liability 47
4.9 Two-storey structures 31
4.9.1 Requests for approval 31Technical Guidelines
1. Preliminary remarks
Messe Frankfurt and Regent conventional sense in the the event will be sent to
Exhibitions Ltd. have issued Technical Guidelines, it does exhibitors if applicable.
guidelines for trade fairs and not refer to a physicalstructure
other events in order that all in the sense of the German The trade fair companies
exhibitors/event organisers will Federal Building Code (BauGB). - Deutsche Messe AG Hannover
have optimum opportunities to In legal terms, trade fair stand - Leipziger Messe GmbH
present their exhibits and constructions are considered to - Messe Berlin GmbH
attract attendees and be “facilities” in the venue. - Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
interested parties to visit their In the interest of all - Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH
stands. participants, Messe Frankfurt - Messe München GmbH
These guidelines are binding and/or Regent Exhibitions Ltd. - Kölnmesse GmbH
upon all exhibitors and event can prohibit the holding of an - NürnbergMesse GmbH
organisers. They also event and/or the opening of an - Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH
incorporate safety regulations exhibition stand if defects have compiled these Technical
that are intended to provide previously found have not Guidelines with a uniform
high degrees of safety in been remedied by the start of classification system.
relation to technical and stand the exhibition.
equipment in the interest of Messe Frankfurt and Regent Building codes are issued by
protecting our exhibitors and Exhibitions Ltd. retain the right the governments of the
visitors. The building to issue further safety respective German states.
provisions, fire protection regulations and stand The respective event
regulations and other safety construction standards at any regulations may therefore
regulations involved have been time. Messe Frankfurt and differ from exhibition site to
coordinated with the Regent Exhibitions Ltd. also exhibition site due to differing
responsible agencies of the City reserve the right to permit local building codes and
of Frankfurt am Main. exceptions to these regulations differing construction
Messe Frankfurt and Regent in individual cases. conditions at the various
Exhibitions Ltd. reserve the The documents required to exhibition sites.
right to verify compliance with order services will be sent in Messe Frankfurt and/or Regent
these regulations. due time before the event. Exhibitions Ltd. also reserve
Furthermore, the applicable These Technical Guidelines the right to modify these
legal regulations, as amended must be forwarded to all of the Technical Guidelines and other
from time to time, shall be exhibitor’s contracting regulations at any time.
observed at all times. partners. The German version alone shall
Insofar as the term “stand Further information on details be binding.
construction” is used in its of preparation and staging of
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1.1 House Rules
These Site Regulations apply observed. Vehicles are subject orders or the conducting of
throughout the premises of to a 30 km/h speed limit. E- surveys, if such activities take
Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH scooters, e-boards and other place outside exhibition stands.
(hereinafter “Messe similar vehicles may not be 7. No commercial activities
Frankfurt”), including all used in buildings or in out-door are permitted on the exhibition
buildings, the Rebstock multi- event areas during events. grounds unless they are being
storey car park, Kap Europa 3. Messe Frankfurt shall be conducted on behalf of Messe
convention centre and all entitled to search the boots Frankfurt or an organizer,
outdoor areas in the Rebstock and cargo areas of vehicles and exhibitor, lessee, service
area that are used by Messe bags or personal items of provider or other contracting
Frankfurt (hereinafter: individuals at any time party that has entered into an
“Exhibition Grounds”). Messe regardless of whether there is agreement with Messe
Frankfurt and the event any suspicion of wrongdoing. Frankfurt. Messe Frankfurt
organizer each have the right Should anyone refuse reserves the right to permit or
to enforce the Site Rules and permission, Messe Frankfurt prohibit the activities of third
Regulations. Any additional reserves the right to expel parties acting on behalf of
agreements reached with them from the exhibition contracting parties and to
exhibitors, service partners etc. grounds. specify the type, scope and
remain unaffected. 4. Messe Frankfurt has the conditions of their activities.
right to issue restrictions on 8. Over-the-counter sales, cash
1. Entrance to the exhibition the admission of visitors and to sales, or the acceptance of
grounds on foot or in vehicles prohibit the transport of exhibited goods during trade
is only permitted with proper animals or items onto the fairs and exhibitions is
and valid authorization exhibition grounds; it may prohibited. If goods are given
(employee IDs, service partner either issue general provisions away free as samples, the
IDs, event-specific admission or make such restrictions exhibitor must provide the
tickets, set-up and dismantling dependent on the satisfaction third party with a
passes) at predefined times of specific requirements in corresponding declaration of
and in the predefined areas of individual cases. Children and transfer (receipt). Third parties
the exhibition buildings and young people under the age of must demand a receipt from
grounds. Messe Frankfurt 14 may only enter the the exhibitor and must produce
reserves the right to conduct exhibition grounds in the this on request. Should any
spot checks of individuals to company of an official guardian such third party be found
ensure that they are of suitable chaperone. without a receipt, Messe
authorized to be on the 5. Messe Frankfurt accepts no Frankfurt reserves the right to
exhibition grounds, regardless liability whatsoever for any impound the goods without
of whether they are suspected personal injury, property compensation and expel the
of wrongdoing. damage or financial loss that third party from the exhibition
might occur at the exhibition grounds.
2. The provision of the German grounds. 9. Devices that can be used to
Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) 6. Unless Messe Frankfurt has produce photos or film are
are applicable for everyone o given express permission, it prohibited throughout the
the exhibition grounds. All does not allow advertising of exhibition grounds. Filming,
signs regulating vehicular and any kind, neither does it permit taking pictures and making
pedestrian traffic on the the offer of goods or services sketches of exhibited goods on
exhibition grounds must be of any kind, the acceptance of the exhibition grounds in the
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exhibition halls is only video surveillance for security confiscate their access
permissible in exceptional reasons. documents without
cases with the written consent 11. Instructions given by compensation, and to have any
of Messe Frankfurt. If there is Messe Frankfurt security staff vehicles removed from the
reasonable suspicion, Messe and stewards must be followed premises at the expense and
Frankfurt is entitled to at all times. risk of the owner or operator.
confiscate any sketches, 12. In the event that the Site 13. A limited road and walkway
photographs or other film Rules and Regulations are clearance service is provided
materials that have been made violated, access documentation during the winter months. This
and have these destroyed is misused or forged, or there is applies for both restricted and
without providing other disruptive behavior, the publicly accessible areas of
compensation. This also applies Messe Frankfurt reserves the the Messe Frankfurt exhibition
if other film or photographic right to expel those responsible grounds.
material will be destroyed as a from the exhibition buildings
result. and grounds and to issue a As at: October 2019
10. It should be noted that the temporary or permanent ban
exhibition grounds are under on their return, as well as to
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1.2 Opening hours
1.2.1 Set-up and dismantling into stands, shall have been termination of dismantling
periods concluded and the exhibition periods.
In general, stand building and hall vacated no later than the In the interest of general
deliveries of exhibited goods second calendar day following safety, all exhibition halls and
may commence four (4) the close of the event involved. the exhibition grounds shall
calendar days prior to the The exhibitor and any stand remain closed outside official
opening of the event involved. construction companies they set-up and dismantling periods
During the general set-up and work with should report to the and event opening hours.
dismantling periods, work in service office responsible for
the exhibition halls and on the the hall both at the start of 1.2.2 Opening hours during
outdoor exhibition areas may stand set-up and at the end of trade fairs/exhibitions
proceed around the clock, that dismantling. Stand areas shall Exhibition halls shall be opened
is, 24 hours per day (normally be swept and returned in a one hour prior to the official
no work may be performed clean condition. opening of the trade fair and
after 3 p.m. on the final days of In special cases, Regent shall be closed one hour after it
set-up periods, however), Exhibitions Ltd. may grant closes, on every day the event
unless other hours and a extensions of set-up and/or involved is officially open.
schedule of working hours dismantling periods. Exhibitors who, in special
have been announced for a Exhibition halls are neither cases, have valid grounds for
particular event. heated nor air-conditioned working on their stands
In general, dismantling of stand prior to the official outside said opening hours
equipment and furnishings, commencement of set-up shall require special written
including exhibitors’ own stand periods or following the official permits issued by Regent
structures and structures built Exhibitions Ltd.
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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 traffic, such as those Engines must be turned off Driving any type of vehicle on
described in the Traffic during loading/unloading. the exhibition grounds requires
Regulations, and all Before entering/exiting a permit from Messe Frankfurt,
instructions given by the exhibition halls, drivers must is at drivers’ own risk, and is
personnel deployed by Messe come to a full stop and ensure prohibited at all times during
Frankfurt for this purpose, shall that gates offer sufficient events. There is a limited
be observed at all times. overhead clearance. Parking number of car parking spaces
The exhibition grounds are the vehicles in the exhibition halls available for exhibitors on the
private property of Messe is prohibited. exhibition grounds. In
Frankfurt. The provisions of the Caravans/campers may not be accordance with the number of
StVO (German road traffic used on the exhibition spaces available, parking
regulations) apply throughout grounds. permits can only be ordered
the exhibition grounds and Illegally parked vehicles, for the entire duration of the
on/in Messe Frankfurt’s trailers, containers, and goods event using the corresponding
parking facilities. The speed of any kind may be removed by form (please also see the
limit on the exhibition grounds authorized towing companies Transport Guidelines).
is 30 km/h. working under contract to
If called for by traffic Messe Frankfurt at their
conditions, vehicles must not owners’ or operators’ expense
exceed walking speed. and risk.
2.2 Rescue routes
2.2.1 Fire department 2.2.2 Emergency exits, Escape and rescue routes in
manoeuvrings areas, fire emergency escape hatches, exhibition halls shall not be
hydrants exhibition hall aisles constricted by objects
The necessary fire-department Escape and rescue routes shall deposited therein or extending
entry routes and manoeuvring be kept clear at all times. It into them at any time. In the
areas designated by “no- must be possible to easily open event that these rules are not
parking” signs must be kept the doors along escape and complied with, Messe
clear at all times. Vehicles or rescue routes from the inside Frankfurt shall be entitled to
objects parked/deposited in to their fully open position. remedy the situation at the
rescue routes or on safety Escape and rescue routes, exit expense and risk of the
areas shall be removed at their doors, emergency exits and responsible party.
owners’ expense and risk. Fire their identifying signs or Materials required for
hydrants in the exhibition halls markings must not be constructing stands or exhibits
and on outdoor exhibition obstructed, obscured, have delivered for immediate
areas shall not be obstructed anything built over them, be installation at the stand area
or rendered unrecognisable or blocked, have anything hung may be deposited in the escape
inaccessible. on them or otherwise be and rescue routes for a short
rendered unrecognisable. period of time during the setup
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and dismantling phases as long aisle is used to deposit items. their entire width must be kept
as the aisle widths required for Regardless of the width of the clear at all times. Hall aisles
safety reasons are maintained hall aisle and the items may not be used for assembly
and logistical concerns are deposited there, it is or to set up machines (e.g.
sufficiently taken into mandatory to maintain an woodworking equipment,
consideration. unblocked passageway of no workbenches etc.).
This will be considered to be less than 1.2 m in width. Areas Regent Exhibitions Ltd. may
fulfilled if a strip of no more in front of emergency exits and (also) request the immediate
than 0.9 m in width between areas where hall aisles clearing of the hall aisles for
the stand border and the hall intersect are the exception: logistical reasons.
2.3. Safety equipment
Sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and other items of safety remain visible and accessible at
fire extinguishers, smoke equipment, their signs or all times, and shall not be
detectors, mechanisms for markings, and green obstructed or enclosed.
closing exhibition hall doors emergency exit signs shall
2.4. Stand numbering
All shell scheme stands will be number. Stand numbers can can arrange this on the
marked with stand numbers by be ordered via Messe Frankfurt exhibitor’s behalf and charge
Regent Exhibitions Ltd. All Serviceshop. If the exhibitor him afterwards.
space only stands need to has not provided stand
provide their own stand numbering the show organiser
2.5. Guard services
Messe Frankfurt, Messe Exhibitors are expressly Messe Frankfurt or its
Frankfurt’s external service informed that exhibited contractual service partner(s).
partners and Regent materials and other objects Exhibitors may order stand
Exhibitions Ltd. monitor the brought by the exhibitors are guards no later than six weeks
exhibition halls and outside subject to greater risk during before the start of the event
areas during the set-up and set-up and dismantling periods. with the corresponding order
dismantling phases, as well as Valuable and easily moveable form (please go to Messe
while events are underway. objects should always be Frankfurt Serviceshop online).
However, Messe Frankfurt and locked away at night. Ordering stand guards involves
Regent Exhibitions Ltd. accept Security for the stand and the submitting a fully completed,
no responsibility for property objects brought by the preprinted order form for the
and objects brought or exhibitor must be arranged by event involved.
delivered by exhibitors and the exhibitor where necessary. Oral or telephone orders for
third parties acting under As a general rule, stand guards stand guarding must be
Messe Frankfurt’s or Regent may only be posted between confirmed in writing by
Exhibitions Ltd’s instructions. 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. by applicants. All orders for stand
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guarding must be signed by brought onto the exhibition
applicants. Messe Frankfurt grounds, even for guarding
service personnel is not purposes.
authorised to assume
responsibility for monitoring
for third-party property.
Dogs shall be kept on a leash at
all times. Weapons may not be
2.6. Evacuation in an emergency
Messe Frankfurt may order to
evacuate a building and/or
rooms inside for safety
reasons.
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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 3.1.3 Communications can be made using the access
various exhibition halls differ facilities point configuration menu. Any
from hall to hall, they have Stands located in exhibition transmitters other than WiFi
been listed in a separate halls are supplied with transmitters are prohibited, as
document (cf. the document telephone, fax, data and they can cause massive
entitled “Technical Data on the antenna lines via existing disruption to signals. In the
Exhibition Halls of Messe installation channels and event that exhibits require
Frankfurt”). connection points in hall floors. different transmitters, please
On exhibition hall floors having contact us in advance.
3.1.1 General lighting, types supporting columns, Naturally the aforementioned
of electrical supplies, supply connection points are also rules and regulations are also
voltages available at terminal boxes applicable for WiFi transmitters
The general lighting in the mounted on these supporting in exhibits. The operation of
exhibition halls differs from hall columns. WiFi networks that cause
to hall, and ranges from around Guidelines for the operation of interference or disruption is
300 lux to around 400 lux, exhibitors’ own WiFi networks prohibited. Messe Frankfurt
measured one meter above at Messe Frankfurt: Exhibitors’ reserves the right to shut down
floor level. The electrical own WiFi transmitters may these networks. Forms for
supplies and supply voltages only transmit in the 2.4 GHz registering your own access
avail- able on the exhibition band in accordance with point are available at
grounds are as follows: currently applicable standards www.messefrankfurt.com.
Network type: TN-C-S (802.11 b/g/n); transmission in Exhibitors’ own WiFi
Supply voltage: 230 V / 400 V the 5 GHz band is prohibited! transmitters must be
Tolerances as per DIN EN The 5 GHz band is reserved registered in good time before
50160 exclusively for Messe Frankfurt a trade fair in order to ensure
in order to allow for the that these rules are complied
provision of exhibitor-specific with by all exhibitors.
3.1.2 Compressed air, solutions. As a result, WiFi
electrical and water supplies transmitters may only transmit
The compressed air, electrical on channels 1, 6 or 11, and 3.1.4 Sprinkler systems
and water supplies on stands cannot be configured for Exhibition halls are equipped
located in exhibition halls are automatic channel search. with sprinkler systems. Exhibits
routed through existing Channel bonding is not and decorations must be
installation channels to permitted, and the maximum situated at least 1.0 m from
connection points in hall floors. channel bandwidth is 20 MHz. sprinkler heads. Distances
On exhibition hall floors having The maximum transmission between lamps/ spotlights and
supporting columns, electrical power of the exhibitor’s sprinkler heads should be
sup- plies are also available at transmitter may not exceed -80 chosen so as to preclude false
terminal boxes mounted on dBm at the edge of the stand. triggerings of fire extinguishing
these supporting columns. The SSID, i.e. your access point devices through the heat
ID, must begin with your stand generated by the lighting.
number (e.g. H4.0 B42). All of
the aforementioned settings
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3.1.5 Heating, ventilation notified immediately in the 3.1.7 Stand air-conditioning
and air-conditioning event of any outages of It is possible to individually air-
All halls are equipped with utilities, such as electricity, condition stand areas. Messe
heating, ventilation and air- water, compressed air, heating, Frankfurt’s Exhibitor Service
conditioning systems. These ventilation or would be happy to provide you
systems will be operational as telecommunications systems, with an individual offer. It is
required throughout events. etc. Messe Frankfurt and not permitted to use drinking
Regent Exhibitions Ltd. assume water to flow-cool stands.
3.1.6 Outages no liability for any losses or
Messe Frankfurt and or Regent damage due to such outages.
Exhibitions Ltd. should be
3.2. Outdoor exhibition areas
Outdoor exhibition areas are
paved with asphalt or stones.
The grounds have general road
and walkway lighting systems
that will be activated at the
onset of darkness during event
opening hours. Necessary
utilities connections are spaced
at irregular 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 high decorative elements) Messe Frankfurt on request
Exhibition stands – including which might tip over must be (see Item 4.2.1). Deviations are
furnishings, exhibits and designed to withstand the possible in justified exceptional
advertising media – must be following equivalent cases and require detailed
structurally stable to ensure distributed lateral loads qh: documentation. Bracing stands
that there is no threat to public qh1 = 0.125 kN/m² up to 4 m in against neighbouring stands or
safety and order, and in height measured from the top existing building structures is
particular that there is no of the floor prohibited.
danger to life or health. The qh2 = 0.063 kN/m² for all areas In justified cases, Messe
exhibitor is responsible for the more than 4 m high measured Frankfurt reserves the right to
structural safety of their from the top of the floor engage a structural engineer to
stands, and may be required to The reference area is the conduct a chargeable
submit proof of same. Standing respective surface area. verification of stand stability on
constructional elements or Verifiable/verified proof of site.
special constructions (e.g. free- compliance is to be compiled in
standing walls, high exhibits, advance and presented to
4.2 Stand construction permits, project permission
veranstaltungstechnik@messefran
Permits are not required for Special constructions include: kfurt.com
the following: – Stand structures and After the stand plans have
For single-storey stands exhibits that are more than been inspected, one copy will
- that are not considered to 4 metres in height be stamped as having received
be special constructions – Closed ceilings permission and returned to the
- whose stand area is less – Platforms and stages higher exhibitor / stand constructor if
than 100m² than 0.20 m accepted. Stand construction
- whose height does not – Glass constructions may not commence until the
exceed 4.00m – Moving components plans have stamped as having
it is not necessary to submit – Floor/ceiling connections received permission. In order
planning documents. to receive permission for the
4.2.1 Inspection and following:
Permits are required for the permission for structures - Special constructions
following: requiring a permit - Two-storey Structures
Exhibition stands larger than Dimensioned stand plans - Stands in outdoor areas
100m² in area, stands located drawn to a suitable scale (e.g. - Temporary structures
in outdoor areas, temporary 1:100), labelled in English or - Stages and platforms
structures, mobile stands, two- German, accompanied by floor The following documentation
storey stands, special plans (as well as sectioned must be submitted in digital
structures and special views and perspective views if form (PDF) in German or
constructions require consent appropriate), shall be English by no later than six
and inspection, and are subject submitted digital form (PDF) weeks before the start of set-
to additional cost. Any cost for approval by no later than up:
incurred will be invoiced to the six weeks before the start of a) Structural calculations
exhibitor / stand constructor. setup to: complying with German
building standards which are
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checkable or have been The firm of engineering have been concluded by the
checked by a second consultants will contact the appointed time, Regent
independent structural stand construction manager at Exhibitions Ltd. shall be
engineer a specified time / after entitled to make the required
b) A building description consultation to provide alterations at exhibitors’
specifying the materials used assistance and examine expense.
(including certificates in structural characteristics, and
German or English where to inspect the structure for a 4.2.4. Limits of liability
applicable) fee. Due to the additional work Regent Exhibitions Ltd. shall
c) Stand construction drawings entailed, the absence of not be held liable for theft or
to a suitable scale, e.g. 1:100 structural calculations results deterioration of, or damage to,
(floor plans, perspective views, in additional costs for the drawings, models, or other
sectioned views) as well as a exhibitor / stand constructor. items of documentation
ceiling plan with dimensions of submitted, regardless of any
the closed ceiling(s) 4.2.2 Vehicles and containers legal grounds that might apply.
d) Escape route plan including Vehicles and containers In the event that the exhibitor
lengths and widths of scheduled to be employed as or his subcontractor fails to
emergency escape route(s). exhibition stands in exhibition comply with the stand
e) Submission of a type halls require approval. construction regulations, the
certification / certification book exhibitor shall assume full
renders item a) superfluous. 4.2.3 Alterations to stand liability for any damage arising
In the event that structural structures not in compliance as a consequence of his
calculations examined by a with regulations violation of these stand
second, independent structural Stand structures that have not construction regulations.
engineer are not submitted, been approved or fail to Furthermore, the exhibitor
Messe Frankfurt will comply with these Technical shall indemnify Regent
commission a firm of Guidelines or the state of the Exhibitions Ltd. from any third-
engineering consultants to art shall be altered or removed party claims asserted with
check the plans and separately from the premises. respect to the violation of the
invoice the exhibitor / stand In the event that said aforementioned stand
constructor for their services. alterations or removal shall not construction regulations.
4.2.5. Stand Construction Regulations
Please DO NOT • cut any metals or wood in the on the carpets of the
• damage any pillars in the Hall Hall as these produce neighbouring stands.
– any damage, i.e. painted or flammable sparks. • use gas stoves as open flames
chipped pillars, will be • cover any open facing stand or gas-cartridge are not
charged to you after the sides (sides facing the allowed in the exhibition hall.
show. perimeter) by more than • welding, oxyacentylene
• damage Shell Scheme Walls 30%. cutting, soldering/brazing and
with sticker/tape traces. • exceed the stand height of grinding/cutting without any
Damaged walls will be 8m. permission of Messe
charged to you at €50 per • block the aisles with your Frankfurt.
wall after the show. stand building material or
deposit your building material Please note that you MUST
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• go outdoors to cut any metal Please see section 4.2.5.24 for or more people must be
or wood. more detailed information on located towards the centre of
• finish the back of any back closed ceilings. the stand and clearly shown on
facing walls that are stand drawings. If any
overlooking other stands in 4.2.5.3.1. Installation of a Fire presentation/demonstration
white and on an even surface. Alarm System causes obstruction within the
• use sprinkler-compatible Approval for construction of gangway and/or nuisance to
fabrics with a mesh width of completely or partially closed any other Exhibitor, the
2mm x 4mm or 3mm x 3mm ceilings may be given in Organisers reserve the right to
to cover ceilings otherwise accordance with the Messe cancel the presentation/
you will have to install a Frankfurt restrictions. Stands demonstration or restrict the
smoke detector and/or other with more that 30sqm ceiling frequency. Amplification is
additional equipment space will need to install a fire generally not necessary for
• fix a stand number to your alarm system. For details of presentations. The Organisers
stand design. regulations required please see reserve the right to stop
• keep all main access aisles the tables under section 4.4 in without warning any
clear at all times (you will the IMEX Technical Guidelines. presentation or performance
receive a floor plan with the The exhibitor can ask Messe judged by them to be at
access aisles marked closer to Frankfurt for detailed excessive sound levels.
the exhibition). regulations with regard to the
For more details regarding construction of partially closed 4.2.5.7. Lighting
build-up and breakdown please ceilings. Please contact Anette Where illuminated fascia
contact the IMEX Organisers. Berz: Tel: +49 69 75 75 57 86, boards are used on stands, the
Fax: +49 69 75 75 63 87, lighting of them must be of
4.2.5.1 Enclosed Areas anette.berz@messefrankfurt.c sufficient power to light the
The inclusion of large enclosed om. fascia board only, and must not
areas within a stand can only cause any spill of light onto
be permitted with the 4.2.5.4. Removal/Alteration neighbouring stands. No
Organisers’ prior written The organisers may, at the flashing lights will be
permission. expense of the Exhibitor, permitted. The Organisers
remove or alter anything in or reserve the right to disconnect
4.2.5.2. Suspensions forming part of any stand, if, in the electrical supply to any
Suspension points in Hall 8 are their opinion, it is desirable to illuminated fascia which, in our
not readily available and ceiling do so in the interests of the opinion, is causing a nuisance
trussing may have to be fitted Exhibition. to any other Exhibitor.
to your suspension point. This
may have high cost 4.2.5.5. Stand Perimeters 4.2.5.8. Exhibition Premises
implications. For more Each stand wall facing an aisle Nothing may be attached to
information on suspensions must remain at least 70% open. the floor or to any other part of
and alternatives to these Runs of walls beyond 2 meters the Exhibition premises
please view the suspensions in length are prohibited along without the written consent of
order form in the Messe open perimeters of stands. the Landlords. It is essential to
Frankfurt Serviceshop. use a recognised adhesive tape
4.2.5.6. when fixing any carpet directly
4.2.5.3. Construction of Presentation/Demonstration to the hall floors, all carpet
ceilings on Exhibition Stands Any tape must be removed at the
presentation/demonstration end of the Exhibition. Any
likely to interest groups of 10 charges incurred by the
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Organisers as a result of failure cleaning to be carried out at no than 8 weeks prior to the
to remove carpet/carpet tape charge to the exhibitor. This show. For more information
will be passed on to the does not apply to the second please refer to the Registration
Exhibitor. storey stands where a charge section under Stand
will be made. The basic stand Constructor Details in the
4.2.5.9. Mobile Units cleaning will include vacuuming Messe Frankfurt Serviceshop.
Mobile Exhibition units, and emptying of waste bins
caravans or similar vehicles are and will be carried out after the
not permitted without our show closes. Additional rubbish 4.2.5.15. Stand Design
prior written consent. should be placed in sealed Stand Coordinators are
rubbish bags and should be responsible for their own stand
4.2.5.10. Platforms placed in the aisle after 17:30 design and construction. A
Static certifications for for overnight collection. Glass drawing or plan of the
platforms over 20cm shall be is to be placed in separate bags proposed stand installation,
submitted; the inspection and which should be left open for showing the ground plan with
approval of these special recycling purposes. Please highlighted ceiling areas,
constructions may generate notify Messe Frankfurt Venue elevation and electrical must
additional costs for the GmbH & Co. KG in case of toxic be submitted in duplicate to
exhibitor/constructor. waste. As is usual, the cleaning the Organisers for examination
of exhibits will remain your and approval 6 weeks prior to
4.2.5.11. Details of Contractors responsibility as will any special the show. Please e-mail your
In order to achieve a smooth services that may be required stand plan to
preparation to the Exhibition, such as the removal of bulk Organising@imexexhibitions.co
all Exhibitors should provide us rubbish. Please note: Exhibitors m.
with details of their selected should use, whenever possible, All interior stand fittings must
contractors. Build-up and recyclable materials for stand be contained within the stand
Breakdown passes must be structure and decoration. area and should not extend
ordered in advance. Please into the aisle area. All stand
refer to the Registration 4.2.5.13. Space Only Stands plans will be subject to
section under Stand Exhibitors are responsible for approval of both the
Constructor Details for more their own stand design and Organisers and the Landlord
details and how to order construction. and must fully comply with the
passes. No stand fitting, walling or Landlord’s regulations. The
floor covering is provided by Organisers reserve the right to
4.2.5.12. Stand Cleaning the Organiser on SPACE ONLY prevent work being carried out
During build-up and STANDS. by or on behalf of any stand
breakdown every exhibitor is Coordinator who has not
responsible for removal of all Stand Construction submitted stand design
waste and refuse from their Company Details and Stand drawings in accordance with
stands. Stand building Design Approval this regulation.
contractors are responsible for
leaving individual stands in a 4.2.5.14. Stand Construction 4.2.5.16. Stand Height
clean and tidy condition for Company Details The overall height of stand
exhibitors. It is your Stand Coordinators are fitting for single storey stands
responsibility to maintain your responsible for registering their should not exceed 8.00m
stand in a clean condition at all Stand Construction company above floor level.
times. We have made via the IMEX website. Please
arrangements for basic stand register your company no later 4.2.5.17. Stand Number
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All stands must be clearly Storey structures may be built routes / stairways) all in the
marked with their allocated to a maximum height of 8.0m IMEX Technical Guidelines.
stand number. Stand (including any name sign or APPROVAL CANNOT BE GIVEN
numbering will be provided for trade mark). Any other TO PLANS VIA FACSIMILE. The
shell scheme stands only. construction element must Organisers reserve the right to
Space only stands must ensure comply with standard height prevent work being carried out
their stand number is clearly regulations. In the interest of by, or on behalf of, any
displayed. Space only stands the Exhibition as a whole the Exhibitor who has not
will not automatically receive a Organisers reserve the right to submitted stand design
stand number by the determine the position of any drawings in accordance with
Organisers. Please include the two-storey structure within a these regulations.
stand number on your stand stand.
drawing. Two-storey stand structures 4.2.5.19 Messe Frankfurt
To order a stand number from (1) Upon request, Messe Structural Regulation
the organisers, please find an Frankfurt, Event Engineering The stand approval for all
order form in Messe Frankfurt Department, can give structures with walls over 4m
Serviceshop under Stand permission for a Two-storey in height, platforms higher
Information - Event construction. At its discretion, than 20cm, moving
Information - Stand Messe Frankfurt reserves the components, closed ceilings
Construction. right to refuse permission for and/or glass constructions
The Organisers reserve the Two-storey constructions in (please also see IMEX Technical
right to affix stand numbers or the interests of the overall Guidelines point 4.2) will be
directional signs on any stand appearance of the exhibition conducted by a Messe
in any position. hall or for safety reasons. Frankfurt structural engineer.
(2) An appropriate application Depending on the structural
4.2.5.18. Two-Storey Stands for planning permission, complexity the approval charge
Written application for including the necessary will be in excess of EUR 330
permission to design stands of documents (layout, ground- (+German VAT). Please make
two storeys must be made to plan and sectional sketches, sure to always have the
the Organisers no later than 6 building specifications and structural calculations on the
weeks prior to the Exhibition. checked static calculations), stand. If you cannot provide
Please include stand drawings. must be send no later than 6 these to the Messe Frankfurt
The stand drawings must show weeks prior to the exhibition to engineer on demand the
the form and dimension of Organising@imexexhibitions.co engineer will do the structural
every structural member with m. calculation which will incur
appropriate general For regulations on two storey additional charges.
arrangement plan, sections and stand structures please Please also pay careful
elevations, including full details especially see points 4.2.1. attention to the new sections
of stairways. All second storeys (Inspection and approval of regarding suspension points
should be used for structures requiring and chain hoists in section
entertainment purposes only construction permits), 4.9.2. 4.7.6 of the IMEX Technical
and not for exhibition display (Restrictions applying to stand Guidelines.
purposes. All drawings must be superstructures, safety
to scale. All two storey stands clearances and the heights of
must fully comply with the interior rooms), 4.9.3. (Traffic
Landlord’s regulations as loadings/load-bearing
outlined in the enclosed IMEX capacities) and 4.9.4. (Escape
Technical Guidelines. Two-
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HEALTH AND SAFETY Please see 4.4.1.1 in the IMEX compliance must be kept at the
REGULATIONS Technical Guidelines for further stand.
details. Please note materials such as
4.2.5.20. Divided Sites / rigid polystyrene foam
Finishing back of stands 4.2.5.22. Open Ceilings (styrofoam), PVC,
On divided sites, where two or To ensure that sprinkler Polycarbonate or similar that
more stands are positioned protection is not impaired, all are readily Inflammable, drip
directly adjacent to one stands must always be open at while burning or form toxic
another, exhibitors are the top. gases shall not be used! The
responsible for erecting and Ceilings are to be considered corresponding certificate(s)
decorating adjoining walls to a open if no more than 50% per must be available on site if
minimum height of 2.5m. each m² of the roofed area is needed by a representative of
Elements above this height, covered, i.e. of each individual Messe Frankfurt or other
which directly overlook a sqm is closed. Sprinkler- legible authorities.
neighbouring exhibit, must be compatible ceiling materials
finished in plain and even with a mesh size of at least 4.2.5.24. Closed Ceilings
white to a high standard or set 2x4mm or 3x3mm are Up to 30sqm of contiguous
back within the stand by 1m. In permissible. Tarpaulins are to ceiling area may be covered for
the event that the exhibitor be hung horizontally and only one stand without any
fails to erect decorate such in one layer. Tarpaulins should additional measures being
walls to the Organisers’ not be allowed to sag. necessary, however this should
satisfaction, the Organisers not exceed 50% of the stand
reserve the right to remedy area. In order to ensure that
such walls at the expense of multiple ceiling areas together
the Exhibitor. The minimum do not exceed the maximum
height for dividing walls is size of 30sqm, a distance of at
2.5m. THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT least 1.50m from the edge of
FOR DIVIDING WALLS OF the stand is to be maintained
SINGLE STOREY STANDS IS at all times. It is also possible to
6.0m. have multiple ceiling areas of
up to 30sqm within a single
4.2.5.21. Inflammable exhibition stand, as long as a
Material / Roof Materials minimum distance of 3.00m is
All material used on the maintained between each
construction of any stand, ceiling area.
interior fittings and drapes If multiple ceiling areas are
must be hardly-inflammable 4.2.5.23. Requirements for placed next to one another
according to DIN 4102 (B1) or ceiling materials (including across multiple
EN 13501-1 in German or All stand ceiling materials must stands), resulting in a total area
English language. All stand comply with construction of larger than 30sqm, suitable
construction material, displays materials class B1 of DIN 4102, compensatory measures are
and furniture must be installed and/or class C of EN 13501-1 in required. Please see the IMEX
to the satisfaction of the German or English language, Technical Guidelines section
authorities. Please note that i.e. they must be flame- 4.4.1, Table 1 for full details.
the venue does NOT allow the retardant and must not drip If the necessary requirements
display of cardboard furniture while burning or generate toxic are not met the installation of
on stands. gases. A copy of proof of corresponding compensatory
facilities (e.g. fire alarm system,
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wall hydrant, visual/acoustic than 6 weeks before the 60327 Frankfurt am Main,
alarm, automated smoke exhibition to Germany
extraction system, sprinkler organising@imexexhibitions.com. Birgit Schoenberg
system) is to be performed by
Tel: + 49 69 75 75-61 18
Messe Frankfurt contractors 4.2.5.26. Shell Scheme Stands
and entails a fee charged to the Fax: + 49 69 75 75-65 28
imex-fairconstruction@messefrankfurt.com
exhibitor. To find out how you can
www.fairconstruction.com
For stands with a closed ceiling customise your Shell Scheme
exceeding 30sqm a special Technical Data of Exhibition
Stand, please refer to the Shell
permit is required. Hall 8 as well as Full Technical
Scheme Customisation
All requirements relating to the Guidelines are available to
Opportunities Brochure.
installation of closed ceilings download from Messe
can be found from item 4 in To place your order for items
Frankfurt Serviceshop - Stand
Tables 1 and 2, of the IMEX such as wall graphics, coloured
Information - Event
Technical Guidelines section. carpet, fascia board with your
Information - Stand
company logo and others,
Construction
please use the Stand
Configurator by clicking here:
4.2.5.25. Stand plan approval For further information please
https://www.fairconstruction.c
process contact:
In order to receive building om/messeffmstorefront/ffm/e
permission, all stand drawings - n/leistungsauswahl/page
Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH
including the necessary
documentation of layout, Anette Berz
The official shell scheme
ground plan, dimensions, Telephone +49 69 75 75-57 86
contractor is:
building and material Fax +49 69 75 75-63 87
specifications, statistic anette.berz@messefrankfurt.c
calculation, sectional sketches, Messe Frankfurt Medien und
om
all double-storey stands, Service GmbH
ceilings above 30m² and Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
platforms >20cm - need to be
submitted for approval no later
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4.3. Construction heights
The maximum construction may be special restrictions in rear sides of stands adjacent to
heights for stands, rigging and particular halls. All neighbouring stands must be
advertising can be found at measurements must be kept smooth and be white in
www.messefrankfurt.com. checked on site and Messe colour from a height of 2.50 m.
Advertising media, logos, etc., Frankfurt assumes no liability Deviations are only possible
must be positioned at least 1 for figures being correct. The with the agreement of
metre from the border with clear height of inside areas neighbouring stands.
the neighbouring stand. There must be at least 2.30 m. The
4.4 Fire protection and safety regulations
4.4.1 Fire protection Should the operation of these Frankfurt Venue GmbH’s
regulations fire protection systems be technical Project Management.
The use of open fires and impaired by stand construction Please consult the following
flames is prohibited. work (e.g. by closed ceilings), Tables 1 and 2 for the
Exhibition halls are equipped exhibitors must undertake necessary measures. Closed
with fire alarms and fire additional measures in ceilings are not permitted in
extinguishing systems. agreement with Messe foyers.
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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
General remarks / Area data reduce the effectiveness of be billed to those who caused
Two-storey structures and the the sprinkler system in the them, including expenses for
installation of closed ceilings exhibition hall. It is also the affected neighbouring
are only possible with the possible to have multiple stand.
consent of Messe Frankfurt ceiling areas of up to 30 m² The top storey must always be
Venue GmbH’s Technical within a single exhibition left open to ensure that the
Project Management. stand, as long as a effectiveness of sprinkler
Area data in m2 refers in each minimum distance of 3.00 m systems is not impaired. If the
case to the closed ceiling area is maintained between each ceilings of top storeys are
per storey; a rating in sections ceiling area. In order to closed, the additional
may be necessary. For stands ensure that multiple ceiling requirements set out in Table 2
with closed ceilings measuring areas taken together do not shall apply. Please also see
1,000 m2 or over, an individual exceed the maxi- mum size item 4.4.2. Closed ceilings are
fire protection concept based of 30 m², a distance of at not permitted in foyers.
on the Messe Frankfurt least 1.50 m from the edge
Technical Guidelines must be of the stand is to be Further general explanations:
prepared and submitted to maintained at all times.
Messe Frankfurt for its consent. - Closed ceiling areas up to Stand construction materials,
100 m² in size require an stairs
Closed ceilings automatic fire alarm All stand construction and
The effectiveness of the system. decorative materials must
sprinkler system (in the - Closed ceiling areas that are comply at least with building
exhibition hall) must not be larger than 100 m² in size materials class B1 of DIN 4102
reduced by covered or multi- also require the installation and/or class B/C s1 d0 of EN
storey exhibition stands. of wall hydrants for 13501-1, i.e. must be flame
Ceilings are considered to be immediate fire-fighting retardant and neither form
open: measures toxic gases nor drip while
- if no more than 50% per - Closed ceiling areas that are burning. In particular cases,
each m² of the roofed area larger than 400 m² require a special requirements can be
is covered sprinkler system for the area prescribed for load-bearing
- if sprinkler-compatible beneath the closed ceiling. It structural parts on safety
fabrics with a minimum is not permissible to place grounds. All stairways shall
mesh width of 2 mm x multiple ceiling next to comply with DIN 18065.
4 mm or 3 mm x 3 mm are areas of up to 400 m² one
used (no Smoke Out). another without a sprinkler Emergency escape routes
Tarpaulins are to be hung system. A minimum The routing and dimensioning
horizontally and only in one distance of 5 m (straight of emergency escape routes
layer. line) must be maintained are governed by the
Fire protection measures: between the ceiling areas. requirements of the H-VStättR
- Up to 30 m² of ceiling area Should a larger ceiling area (Hessian guidelines on public
of each stand may be result from not observing the meeting places). Distances
covered without any minimum distance, including within exhibition stands shall
additional measures being across multiple stands, the be measured according to
necessary, as long as this expenses incurred for walking distance.
does not exceed 50% of the compensatory measures
stand area, as this does not according to Table 1 or 2 will
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