Clear visibility and access to fire extinguishers, fire hose cabinets and connections, fire alarm pull stations, fire alarm strobe lights and all fire and HVAC control equipment must be maintained at all times. Exit signs must always be visible. Where it is determined the visibility of existing signs is compromised, Show Management will be required to provide temporary sign(s) equivalent to the sign(s) that is blocked.
Access to pedestrian exits must always be maintained and clear at all times. Aisles to exits should not be blocked by equipment or booths. Access to restrooms, concession stands, janitor and utility closets must be maintained at all times. Show Management, General Contractors, and Exhibitors must comply with all fire regulations of the City of Detroit.
If the Fire Marshal requires additional extinguishers on the show floor due to the nature of the show, these may be obtained from the facility at a nominal cost or must be provided by Show Management.
Show Management and Exhibitors will be required to comply at their own expense with all applicable federal and state laws; municipal ordinances; and health, safety, and fire ordinances. These items are paraphrased and do not serve to relieve Show Management or Exhibitors of their obligation to inform themselves of the full content of the pertinent statutes. Except as otherwise provided by special rulings from the Detroit Fire Marshal, these are regulations of the Detroit Fire Department.
Aisles & Exits
- The area in front of all facilities and all exits must be maintained and free of parking and storage of any kind.
- All exits must always be maintained and readily accessible at all times.
- All aisle ways to exits shall always be maintained free and clear at all times.
- Aisle ways to exits shall not be blocked at any times by tables, chairs, benches or other obstructions.
Compressed Gases
The use, display, and storing of compressed gases must be approved by Venue Management and the Fire Marshal at least 30 days in advance of the first move-in date.
Cooking Demonstrations
Cooking is permitted in the exhibit halls with advance approval from Venue Management and the Fire Marshal when food or equipment products are a featured part of the event.
Décor
- All draperies, backdrops, bunting, and other decorations must be flame retardant. All paper (including flame retardant paper) and other flimsy materials used for decorative purposes is prohibited.
- The Fire Marshal requires that a certificate of all flame-retardant material be kept on site at all times. Please send a copy to your Event Manager in the event you are not on property.
- Cut trees, branches, and shrubs are prohibited unless maintained in soil in a natural state.
Double-Deck Booths
All double-decker booths or structures with closed solid ceiling booths must have hardwired electric powered smoke detectors and sprinkler system installed in their display. A sprinkler system may not be required, subject to Fire Marshal approval if the exhibitor provides 24-hour security at their own expense.
Electrically powered smoke detectors with a backup battery power source must be hardwired to a circuit that is powered 24 hours a day. It must be installed in the ceiling of all multi-level booths and all rooms or storage areas that have ceilings.
One smoke detector is required for 900 square feet of continuous ceiling.
- The placement of smoke detectors must be 30 feet on center of your booth. Be sure to advise our exclusive electrical contractor that you will need 24 hour circuits when placing your electrical order.
- In the case where a double-deck booth is blocking the facilities fire pull stations or strobe lights, additional approval and measures to rectify such blockage of fire safety systems may be necessary.
- All double-deck booths’ plans must have a stamped seal from a State of Michigan licensed Engineer. Egress Plan for emergency exit must be included.
- All plans must be submitted to the venue’s Engineering department and Fire Marshal for approval. Please check regarding the prevailing fees.
- Maximum structure height for Halls A, B, C and D is 25 feet (19 feet for booths under the dividing line of each hall) and Hall E is 15 feet.
Fire Extinguishing Equipment
- Additional fire extinguishing equipment as determined by the Fire Marshal must be located throughout the area occupied by licensee at the licensee’s expense.
- All fire extinguishing equipment must be unobstructed and accessible at all times.
Fire Protection System
- The venue is fully protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system. In addition, fire hose cabinets and fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility.
- Exit doors, exit lights, fire alarm sending stations, fire hose cabinets, fire extinguishers, and strobe lights are prohibited from being concealed, obstructed, or tampered with at any time.
If the nature of the event calls for fire detection system to be disabled, (i.e., use of hazers that may interfere with facilities fire detection system) a fire watch will be required at Show Management’s expense.
Flammable Substances
- The use of open flame or the storage and handling of flammable liquids, chemicals, or harmful hazardous substances/materials (i.e., propane, CNG, kerosene, gasoline) are prohibited unless approved by the Fire Marshal or applicable agency.
- Combustible crates and packing boxes must be removed after the setup period to a proper storage area.
Ride & Drive
- Security guard must be located at the Ride & Drive site 24 hours a day
- Additional fire extinguishers (one per vehicle) must be in place
- Refueling is not allowed to take place inside the venue
- Vehicles cannot idle inside any longer than it takes to proceed outside • No smoking policy must be strictly enforced
- All vehicles left inside must follow vehicle display rules as listed above (locking gas cap, minimum fuel, batteries disconnected, etc.)
- All charging stations and connections to be labeled for “indoor use only”
- The electrical vehicle charging coupler shall be provided with a positive means to prevent unintentional disconnection
- Over-current protection shall be provided • Electrical charging stations that do not require ventilation shall be listed or labeled for indoor use and shall be clearly marked: “ventilation not required.”
- The Fire Marshal must approve all floor plans
Vehicle Display
- Show Management appoints a General Contractor to be responsible for the following:
- All vehicles and combustion-operated machinery being exhibited shall contain a minimum amount of gasoline (approximately two gallons maximum) and shall further be equipped with a locking gas cap.
- After the vehicle/machinery is placed in its display position, batteries shall be disconnected, gas caps locked, and the keys must remain with Show Management.
Welding
- All welding requests must be approved by the Fire Marshal and a permit obtained at the prevailing fee. Please send request for Fire Marshal approval at least 30 days prior to the first day of move-in