Rules & regulations
Build Height Restrictions
The maximum build height at the Event is 6m, there are however variable height limits throughout the venue, and some halls have a maximum height limit lower than 6m. All exhibitors must refer to the Technical Stand Plan for details of height limits within their stand space, as well as the locations of any services, pillars and any other relevant technical information.
The below table shows the maximum height limit achievable in each Hall. Height limits within each hall will also vary.
| Hall | Maximum Build Height |
|---|---|
| Hall 1 | 6m |
| Hall 2 | 6m |
| Hall 3 | 6m |
| Hall 4 | 6m |
| Hall 5 | 6m |
| Hall 6 | 6m |
| Hall 7 | 6m |
| Hall 8.0 | 5m |
| Hall 8,1 | 5m |
| Congress Square | 4m |
| Upper Walkway | 3m |
Technical trusses for lighting or suspending structures are allowed up to 7m height, ground level to top of truss. Although this is possible in most areas, there are some locations where 7m height may not be available. Please check this with the official rigging supplier when you order your rigging points. Branding, logos or banners are not allowed above 6m. Black or white unbranded fabric, stretched across the technical truss in order to improve the visual aspect from above, is allowed. Please note that the Technical Stand Plans do not consider the permitted height of trusses. All rigging heights must be checked with the official rigging supplier.
Double Deck / Two Storey Stands
- Any spaces with a permissible build height of 5m or over are permitted to build a double deck stand
- Structural approval of double deck stands, and other complex structures, have an associated cost. All costs for obtaining certification are at the cost of the Exhibitor
- Exhibitors with double deck stands must also complete the Double Deck Health & Safety form in order to highlight their planned control measures to prevent accidents when working at height
- The Organisers, the Venue and their approved Structural Technicians reserve the right to request structural calculations and approvals at the expense of the Exhibitor, pre-show or on-site, for any stand or structure at the Event
- Exhibitors must ensure that their stand designers make allowance for a comfortable head height clearance on each floor, taking any hanging or rigged elements into consideration
Please note:
- Rules relating to the build of double deck structures within the confines of the venue, are rigorous and venue specific. All construction is subject to the rules and regulations of the Spanish CTE (Código Técnico de la Edificación). Please click here to view the Spanish CTE (Código Técnico de la Edificación)
- All complex structure, outdoor structures and complex suspended structures must receive a formal certificate of stability from Graó Tècnic, the official Structural Technicians for the Venue. This certificate has a related cost which will be communicated to the exhibitor by servifira
- The above descriptions are a guide only and due to the nature of the regulations cannot be comprehensive. It is the decision of the venue, structural engineers and Abraxys Ltd as to whether the stand must be deemed complex. Their decision is guided by global exhibitions regulations and local law
- Exhibitors who wish to upgrade to a double deck stand should contact their appointed Account Manager
