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Smoke Detectors

General

  • Ceiling structures are permitted providing the material specifications laid out in this manual are followed. Test certificates should meet DIN 4102-B1 or its equivalent standards. Relevant certificates must be available for presentation upon request.
  • Stands with enclosed ceilings, measuring up to 6m in height that do not allow the release of smoke, must have smoke detectors and a fire alarm system to CE certification, fitted.
  • A minimum of one smoke detector for each 60m2 of enclosed ceiling is required, i.e. an enclosed ceiling of 100m2 requires minimum of two smoke detectors.
  • In narrow aisles and covered spaces less than 3m wide, the minimum distance between detectors must be 15m.
  • For stands with less than 100m2 enclosed space, independent, autonomous smoke detectors with integrated alarms are acceptable if they are certified CE norm.

Please note: Conventional textile ceilings are classed as solid ceilings and will require smoke detectors.

General Exceptions

  • If the ceiling area to be covered is less than 40m2, the correspondent smoke detector can be avoided if the covered ceiling has at least two openings of 300mm x 300mm, on opposite corners of the room to be covered.
  • Ceilings made from textile wire mesh are accepted without a smoke detector if they are fire resistant M0, M1 or M2 (Euroclass A, B or C) and have a minimum opening of 2mm x 4mm or 3mm x 3mm. Textile ceilings are to be one layer only and stretched horizontally.
  • Ceilings made with a metal grid are accepted without a smoke detector, if they are fire resistant M0, M1 or M2 (Euroclass A, B or C) and have a minimum opening of 10mm x 10mm.

Stands with More Than 100m2 Enclosed Space or Double Deck Stands

Stands with enclosed rooms under a second level (regardless of the m2) or with more than 100m2 enclosed space will require the following:

  • A professional smoke detector system that meets the requirements of UNE 23007-14:2009, including:
  • Alarm buttons.
  • Interconnected smoke detectors.
  • Control panel.
  • Certified by an authorised and competent local supplier.
  • At least one smoke detector per enclosed room.
  • The smoke detector system must be connected with the Venue Control Centre using a communication device which must be hired from servifira.
  • The smoke detector system requires a 24h power supply in order to operate correctly.

Exhibitors are advised to contact Servifira for a quote regarding installation by the venue official supplier of these systems. Below is an example list of some requirements for such installations:

Alarm Buttons and Sound Levels

  • Alarm buttons must be placed so that any person within these spaces should not have to move more than 25m in order to reach/press the alarm button. In places where it is expected that users may have limited mobility, the distance covered should be reduced. In general, the buttons should be set at a height between 1.2m and 1.6m from the floor.
  • The sound of the fire alarm must have a minimum level of 65 dB (A) or 5 dB (A) above any other noise that will probably persist for a period of 30 seconds if this level is higher. The sound level should not exceed 120 dB (A) at any point where there is likely to be people.
  • Please click here to see a diagram of how such smoke alarm systems should be installed.

Important

Westpoint is the venue recommended supplier for the installation of a fire alarms on the stands.

In the event of an alarm on the stand, the exhibitor is fully responsible in the first instance to investigate the reason for the alarm as well as notifying the Hall Manager or H&S Team onsite. It is in the best interest of the exhibitor to allow the venue and Westpoint on to the stand as soon as possible to check the alarm. Failure to do so can delay any action required, the length of time the alarm sounds, disturbing visitors and neighbouring stands as well as the possible health & safety risk.

Exhibitors planning to install a kitchen as part of their stand design must include a detailed layout indicating the exact location of any electrical equipment (ovens/kettles etc.) on the stand plan submission, allow for this to be checked as part of the plan inspection process.

Exhibitors wishing to contract a smoke detector installation should contact servifira for further information. Please click here to contact Servifira.