Rules & regulations

Some exhibition spaces contain pillars within the stand perimeter. These pillars may be decorated in accordance with the permitted regulations. All connection boxes and fire equipment located on pillars must be accessible at all times.

Coverings must not be applied directly to the pillar and should be separated by an empty space or a soft material like felt or insulation; however, the cladding must still be flush against the pillar to minimize its impact on the public gangway and should not exceed 100mm beyond the pillar's footprint. The repair of any damage to the pillar will be charged to the Exhibitor.

• The cladding has to be done by the Exhibitor’s stand builder in accordance the rules laid out in this manual
• The height of this type of cladding should not exceed the highest build element of the Exhibitor’s stand
• The cladding must be approved in accordance with our Stand Plan Submission rules
• It is not permitted to create extra space for storage, etc.
• Any service boxes must always be accessible
• If there is no agreement between the parties facing the pillar, the pillar must be left as is and might be clad in a neutral colour by the Organisers
• Where pillars are touching a stand boundary or they are located part on the gangway and part on one or more stands, the affected stands only have the right to clad the pillar and come to an agreement who can brand which side.
• The Organiser always the right to refuse proposals of cladding

In some cases, the Organisers will permit the cladding of pillars located on the gangway in front of stands. If there is a pillar on a gangway between stands, the stands facing that pillar need to be in agreement about who can brand this pillar. The affected exhibitors can propose a plan to each dress one side, for example, providing that all parties agree in writing.

Fire equipment signage on pillars and walls:

Many pillars and walls include fire safety equipment. The pillars can be clad however any equipment, hoses, fire extinguishers or panic buttons must always remain completely visible and accessible.

• The front of the fire equipment needs to remain accessible
• When cladding around a fire hydrant that is equipped with a panic button, an opening on the cladding to access the button must be provided. The opening needs to be large enough for a hand to comfortably reach inside to hit the button (minimum 15x15cm). Signage needs to be provided close to the opening to facilitate its location and visibility
• The exhibitor may request fixed signs attached to pillars or walls to be removed if they collide with the stand structure. Only service personnel from the Venue are permitted to remove the signs, there will be a cost to the Exhibitor associated with this. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to substitute this signage in the same place where it will be visible, at the same height or the closest possible to the original position
• The temporary signage needs to indicate the same elements as the signage removed
• The substitute signage needs to comply with the UNE 23034:1988 rule in terms of characteristics and size. The replacement sign must be the same size as or larger than the original
• It is also the exhibitor’s responsibility to provide temporary signage for these elements if their construction is obstructing the view of the existing signs
• Signs need to be auto luminescent in order to be visible in case of a power cut
• Check the fixed fire equipment signage specification for detailed information on pillar cladding, fire equipment and signage

As with any other technical installation in the halls, pillars and walls must not structurally support any loads pertaining to stand decoration or any objects on display.

The Organisers reserve the right to refuse any designs or request amendments to designs, which in their opinion have a detrimental effect to neighbouring exhibitors or the overall look of the exhibition.