Space Only Stand Design Requirements
All Space Only stands are required to submit a stand design to the Organiser via the Online Exhibitor Portal at least 45 days prior to the show for approval. Login details for the Online Exhibitor Portal have been sent to the Exhibitor Stand Coordinator. The organiser reserves the right to reject any design if it does not comply with W/OH&S guidelines or venue building regulations. Please ensure you have submitted these designs acknowledging the below requirements.
- We understand that this stand does not come with lighting, power, walls or carpet
- We understand that we need to build our own walls, minimum height of 2.5m high.
- A 5 metre height limit applies to ALL stand designs. No exceptions
- The structure of our stand and contents sits within the contracted space
- Our adjoining walls are devoid of any branding overlooking neighbouring stands
- Our stand has adequate pits for water/waste OR we do not require pits for water/waste
- All open sides are at least 1/3 open or have been fitted with a transparent material
- We understand that weight loading at the venue is 2 tonnes or 20 kPa per sqm
- All double storey stands require engineer certification and engineer sign off when the stand is built and prior to occupancy of the stand
- A stand with a roof or ceiling is required to accommodate additional fire protection equipment, including smoke detector and fire extinguisher
- Stands deemed to have significate ceilings may require a Fire Engineer signoff as nominated by the venue at the exhibitors expense
- All material must comply with the Fire Hazard properties standards and codes and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be produced upon request
- Any flooring, steps and ramps included in the stand design comply with National Construction Code (NCC) standards
- Any custom built stand with a floor area of more than 50m2 is to be provided with at least one alternative means of egress to the walkways
- Any barriers incorporated into the custom-built stand are to be designed so that they yield to pressure without toppling
- Halogen lights are not permitted
- We are obliged to ensure all electrical items that come on site are tested and tagged, including those of our stand builder.
- Our designs include exact dimensions, aerial & plan views including height, floor height & ramping gradient
- Raised floor 33mm to 115mm high must have a clearly distinguishable ramp / bevelled edge installed and incorporated into the space
- Flooring higher than 115mm high is deemed a step. If the stand is to be occupied by the public or exhibition attendees, a ramp must be provided within the allocated space.
- Rigging of any overhead structure or signage must remain within the perimeter of the stand space. Banners must be single sided when rigged on the perimeter of the stand that adjoins another stand otherwise the banner must be stepped by 1m
Please note: Hand drawn stand design submissions WILL NOT be accepted.
Compulsory Inductions
Any contractor, exhibitor or persons constructing a stand on site or conducting high risk work is required to complete BOTH inductions as outlined here
Stand Designs
If you require a custom stand builder please contact our preferred supplier Perth Expo
Fire Regulations
All stands using cooking appliances must have a fire extinguisher supported on a wall by bracket 1.2 metres above the floor. The installation of any fuel burning appliances must conform to the Uniform Building Regulations and the Theatre & Public Works Act 1901 (Appendix D 1987). See also Gas in this section.
Should construction of stands or exhibits create a potential smoke-locked area or create an area not serviceable by the existing sprinkler systems, the management of the exhibition venue, under advice from the Insurance Council of Australia, may require the smoke detection, emergency lighting, and exit lighting systems to be extended to cover the stand or exhibit areas.
Flooring
Raised flooring can help to differentiate your stand and hide cables. However it presents safety issues and you must ensure that your stand-builder complies with the Building Code of Australia.
Raised Floors under 115 mm in Height
- All raised floors with a height of less than 115 mm must have a clearly distinguishable ramped edge installed
- Ramped edging with a gradient no less than 1:3 is acceptable to prevent a trip hazard on standard 32 mm high raised floors; however please note that a 1:3 ramped edge does not constitute a disabled access ramp (see Disabled Access below)
- For raised floors above 32 mm and below 115 mm it is recommended that the gradient of the ramped edging is decreased to 1:8
Raised Floors over 115 mm in Height
- Where the flooring height exceeds 115mm, a step and/or series of steps should be constructed as per NCC requirements. When a step is installed, an approved stair-nosing must also be installed, as per NCC requirements for steps in public places.
- Where two (2) or more steps (risers) are provided, a handrail is to be provided to at least one side of the steps, as per NCC.
The raised floor sections or ramps must not contain sharp or dangerous edges and must not cause a trip hazard as well as being clearly distinguishable from the surrounding area.
Floor Load Weight Limits
All floor areas within PCEC have a maximum floor load limit. The Client is required to notify the Organiser not less than 20 Business Days prior to the Commencement Date of the show of any object weighing more than 500kg and provide the following information:
1. The dimensions of the base of the item.
2. The gross weight of the item.
3. Provide a picture or diagram of the item.
4. Indicate on the floor plan where the item is to be located.
Height Restrictions
Stands must not exceed 2.5m in height without permission of the Organisers. Where permission is given for perimeter walls above this height, then the wall must be solid and dressed on both sides to the satisfaction of adjoining exhibitors.
Please note that due to fire engineering restrictions, the maximum permissible stand height is five metres in the lower exhibition halls.
All space only exhibitors should contact the Operations Manager if you have any queries.