FIRE REGULATIONS
Access To Safety Equipment and Signage: Venue’s exit door lighting, fire and safety equipment signage, and any fire-fighting devices must not be obstructed at any time. If fire-fighting devices are located inside the stand, they must remain visible and accessible.
Fire Extinguishers: RAI Amsterdam Fire Prevention Officers are present onsite at all times, therefore individual fire extinguishers are not mandatory. Should an exhibitor require fire extinguishers on their stand, they can hire these via the RAI Webshop. All stand layouts will be inspected onsite to determine if extra fire extinguishers are required on the stand and exhibitors will be advised by the Fire Prevention Officer if this is the case. Enclosed areas such as server rooms containing a high volume of technical equipment or demonstration theatres will require additional fire extinguishers. Larger double decker stands of 50+sqm will also require extra fire extinguishers by the stairs to the upper level.
Hazardous And Flammable Substances:
Written permission must be obtained from Abraxys - ibc@abraxys.com - before any of the following are used in the building.
- Compressed or liquefied gases
- Fire-accelerating liquids
- Easily flammable or explosive substances
Hot Works And Naked Flames: Any work involving oxyacetylene cutting/welding, gas/oil blowlamps, tar boilers, LPG burners, soldering etc. requires permission prior to the commencement of work. The area where work is carried out must be clear of flammable products and personnel, and a fire extinguisher must be present and at hand. Written permission for any hot or naked flame work on your stand must be obtained from Abraxys -ibc@abraxys.com - at least 4 weeks in advance of the first day of build-up.
Permissible Materials: Please see Permissible Stand Build Materials for details and specifications of materials which can be used. Flammable materials may not be used for the construction/assembly of stands. Any materials used shall not contribute to evolution of large volumes of smoke.
Neon Appliances: Neon appliances must meet the provisions of articles 211.3/274.5.3 and 773 of NEN 1010 (Netherlands Standard). Notwithstanding the above, the below regulations apply to the connections and/or switches. Neon appliances that do not meet the requirements of NEN 1010, art. 773 par 3.2 must be fitted with a fire emergency switch.
- Maximum of two neon appliances (which must meet the provisions of NEN 1010, art 773 par. 3.2) may be connected by way of a plug, which must be within reach.
- Where several neon appliances are mounted alongside one another, they must be fitted with one central fire emergency switch.
- Neon appliances and equipment, which are difficult to reach or are part of the stand construction, must be fitted with a fire emergency switch.
Storage: No excess stock, literature, packaging cases or other flammable materials may be stored in unauthorised areas. Storage underneath stages, raised floors and structures is strictly forbidden as it increases the risk of fire. Please contact our official freight-handling contractor CEVA Showfreight if you require storage of items outside of your stand space.