Rules & Regulations

All exhibitors or contractors wishing to use strobes or fast-changing visuals on their stand must notify the Organisers 70 days before the start of the Event, with a clear, detailed explanation. 

Rules 

The following regulations are mandatory when using strobes or fast-changing visuals: 

• Strobes must be mounted as high above head height as is practicable. 
• The number of flashes or image changes must be less than 5 per second (5 Hz). 
• Strobes must not be on for more than 30 seconds at any one time. 
• Any effect should be positioned outside the normal eyeline of the public or delegates. 
• Where more than one strobe light is being used, the flashes should be synchronised. 
• Warning signs must be present. 
• Where possible, the lights should be bounced off walls and ceilings or diffused by other means so that glare is reduced. 
• Continuous operation of strobe lighting for periods over 30 minutes should be avoided. 
• Strobe lighting is prohibited on the staircases of all double deck / two-storey stands. 
• The maximum intensity level allowed for this type of light is 3000 lux, measured at 2 metres from any point on the ground. 
• Any special effects on the stand should be positioned so that neighbouring stands are not affected. Any complaints from neighbouring stands will result in the onsite Health & Safety representative investigating. 
• Under no circumstances may light be projected directly or indirectly onto passage areas such as walkways, skywalks, aisles or common areas. 

The Organisers and/or the Venue reserve the right to curtail or ban demonstrations if complaints are received.