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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (Organisers)

Water, Foam and CO2 extinguishers will be provided by the BDC to comply with standard regulations. However should the nature of the event demand extra cover, it is the responsibility of the Licensee/Organiser to organise these facilities.

FIRE REGULATIONS (Organisers & Exhibitors)

Licensee/Organisers and Exhibitors must adhere to the Local Authority and Fire Brigade Regulations. All materials used on exhibition stands or stored within the exhibition area must be Class 1 (B.S. 476) fire retardant. Not more than 5300 persons may occupy the building at any one time and the electronic turnstiles in the entrance monitor this.

FIRST AID (Organisers)

Although the Centre employs trained first aiders, it is a requirement that during the whole tenancy period you provide qualified medical staff. During build-up and breakdown the Red Cross are not able to provide a service. Arrangements for qualified Paramedics/First Aid staff can be made through your Project Manager and payment is required for this service. Arrangements for the First Aid cover and manning of the First Aid room (located on the Gallery Level - Stairwell 'E') must be agreed with the Project Manager prior to the event.

Should you decide to provide your own First Aider, please be aware they must provide training certificates, insurance details and their own first aid equipment. Unfortunately the First Aid room is not available for use by First Aiders not supplied by the Business Design Centre.

FLOOR LOADS (Organisers)

Ground 418lbs per sq ft 20KN per sq m

Mezzanine 104lbs per sq ft 5KN per sq m

Gallery 104lbs per sq ft 5KN per sq m

Conference Centre 104lbs per sq ft 5KN per sq m

Gallery Hall 104lbs per sq ft 5KN per sq m

Under no circumstances may the weight of any equipment or exhibit material exceed the hall's maximum floorload. The Licensee/Organiser accepts full and sole responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons resulting from failure knowingly or otherwise to distribute the load in conformity with the maximum floorload specifications.

FLOORPLANS (Organisers)

It is the responsibility of the Licensee/Organiser to ensure that stands do not obstruct the emergency exits, gangways and essential equipment. The Project Manager must approve all exhibition floor plans at least 4 weeks before the Tenancy commences to ensure that Local Authority and Fire Regulations are not compromised. Copies of plans giving details of all services at the Centre can be supplied, together with recommended stand layouts, although this may be varied according to the needs of the event. Most plans are provided in email format (.pdf or .eps) however A1 copies are available upon request. Floorplans can be prepared and updated free of charge (max. 20)by contacting your Project Manager.

FLOORSPACE (Organisers)

FLORAL AND PLANT HIRE (Organisers & Exhibitors)

Angel Flowers
60 Upper Street
London
Tel: 020 7704 6312

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