Space Only Garden

Graphic services can only be hired through your Fira account manager.

Catering services for your Space Only Garden can only be hired through our Official Supplier, Gastrofira.

The following special measures are to be followed to ensure current health and safety rules and regulations are met regarding social distance, maximum crowd density and emergency evacuation.

• Capacities are limited in the Networking Gardens due to their nature. The capacity limitation may vary depending on the space design and layout. The final capacity cannot be determined until the design is finalised. Fira and their appointed technical architects (Graó Tècnic) will be responsible for determining the maximum capacity for the submitted design and operation. Exhibitors must continuously monitor the capacity, not allow additional individuals to enter the Networking Garden when it is at capacity, and comply with all capacity restrictions and capacity management protocols at all times.
• Capacity monitoring will be performed via a designated capacity control system and security protocols established by Fira. Exhibitors will be involved as a part of the notification chain. Fira security staff will operate the capacity monitoring system that includes connected crowd control cameras deployed in each entrance, along with a set of totems at each side of the doors to ensure proper camera operation. A detailed capacity management plan will be provided prior to the Event. Exhibitors must comply with the capacity management plan, any requests from the access guards, Organisers or Fira with respect to capacity. If the Networking Garden is at capacity, no additional persons will be permitted to enter the space until it is no longer at capacity.

• Power is restricted in the Space Only Gardens and will be assessed by Fira on a case-by-case basis.
• 1x Switchboard distribution panel up to 125A / 99.77 kW is available in each Space Only Garden.

Please note:

• Switchboards and power supply must be ordered through your Fira account manager. 
• Any power distribution downstream from the main power supply boxes may be carried out at the Exhibitor's discretion by the Exhibitor's electrical contractor.

Garden locations are classified as complex because they are outdoor spaces. Please note that the following regulations apply:

• All outdoor structures must be 100 km/h wind-resistant, waterproof and must be certified by Graó Tècnic or your Fira account manager.
• All outdoor and complex structures must receive a formal certificate of stability from Graó Tècnic, the official structural technician for the Event. This certificate has a related cost.
• Graphics are allowed but will need to be ordered via your Fira account manager.
• Structures must be self-supporting; no holes into walls or the floor can be made and nothing can be nailed on the floor or the walls. Nothing can be placed against the wall or windows.
• Floor load resistance is 500 kg/sqm.
• Doors cannot be blocked at any time, and doors need to remain closed (excluding active ingress and egress) throughout Event days to maintain the A/C within the Upper Walkway.
• The Garden floor is made of artificial grass. Exhibitors must protect the entire floor surface with plastic, rubber or a similar material before building or dismantling in order to avoid potential damage to the artificial grass.
• Smoke exhaust ventilators are not to be covered or blocked at any time.
• Drainage grates are not to be covered or blocked at any time nor can they be used for cabling purposes.

The following must be taken into consideration when planning to bring any materials and/or equipment or build any structures, in addition to the above-mentioned build regulations:

• Delivery and pick-up of all material should take place via Hall 8.0. Access to Hall 8.0 is through Carrer Alumini, Puerta 5 (Gate 5). Once in Hall 8.0, the freight lift should be used to access the Upper Level and from there you can walk via the Upper Walkway to the Garden.

• Exhibitors must be careful during build-up so as not to damage existing garden structures, venue walls or other elements.
• When transporting goods and/or materials to and from the Networking Garden along the Upper Walkway, the protective carpet supplied by the venue must be used at all times.
• Any materials or goods stored on the Upper Walkway during build-up and dismantling must be placed on a protective surface, such as carpet, cardboard or rubber, to protect the venue flooring. In addition, the maximum load must not exceed 500 kg/m².
• Exhibitors are responsible for all costs related to storing materials on the Upper Walkway.
• Nothing can be placed against the wall or windows.
• The following are not allowed:
  • Carrying any materials on the Upper Walkway travelators.
  • Moving heavy items through the Upper Walkway, such as heavily loaded pallet trucks or carts, as these may damage the floor.
  • Transporting materials/ goods on rubber wheeled carts or other devices within the Networking Garden. If an exception is required and approved by Fira, adequate protective covering (carpet, rubber, or similar) must be placed beforehand and the materials/ goods can only be moved in a straight line, avoiding any turns to prevent damaging the artificial grass.

• Access to the Garden is through a door; please take the measurements below into consideration when planning any stand structures: