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must also be taken into account. The fire reaction report
3. COVERING MATERIALS must indicate: “Suitable for stretched laying on an M3 subs-

trate.”
A. WALL COVERINGS
4. DECORATIVE COMPONENTS

Wallcoverings (natural or plastic fibres) must fall within
the material categories M0, M1 or M2 (1). They may then
be hung or stapled. Other very thin (max. 1 mm) coatings A. FREESTANDING COMPONENTS
(fabrics, papers, plastic films) may be used when entirely
glued on a backing comprised of materials falling within the Freestanding or non-attached components (advertising
categories M0, M1, M2 or M3. On the other hand, waffle panels with a surface area greater than 0.5 m², garlands,
anaglypta papers may only be glued on materials falling light decorative objects, etc.) must be made using M0 or M1
within the M0 category. materials. The use of signs or advertising panels using white
letters on a green background is totally banned as these
Materials displayed may be presented on the stands wit- colours are exclusively used to indicate exits and emergen-
hout any fire reaction requirements. However, if these ma- cy exits.
terials are used to decorate petitions or full ceilings, and if
they account for more than 20% of the total surface area B. FLORAL DECORATIONS
of these components, the provisions of the previous para-
graphs shall apply. Floral decorations using synthetic materials must be li-
mited. If not, these decorations must be made using M2
However, these provisions do not apply to trade fairs and materials. These provisions do not apply to trade shows or
specific stands for interior decoration where textiles and specific stands presenting floral businesses.
wall coatings are presented. A water spray fire extinguisher
must be present on the relevant stand. NB: For natural plants, the mulch or peat must be kept per-
manently damp.
B. CURTAINS – HANGINGS – VOILES
C. FURNITURE
Curtains, hangings and voiles may be free-floating if they
fall within the M0, M1 or M2 categories.. However, there There are no particular requirements with regard to stan-
(1)
may not be used for stand entrance and exit doors, but dard furniture (chairs, tables, desks, etc.). On the other
shall be authorised for cabin doors. hand, lockers, counters, shelving, etc., must be made using
(1)
M3 materials.
C. PAINT AND VARNISH
Paint and varnish is totally banned if it is deemed flammable 5. VELLUM – CEILINGS - FALLS
(nitrocellulose or glycerophtalic for example).
CEILINGS

D. FLOOR, PODIUM, STAGE AND Stands with a ceiling, false ceilings or full-coverage vellum
must have a covered surface area less than 300 m². If the
TIERED SEATING COATINGS covered area is greater than 50 m , appropriate extingui-
2
shing system, with at least one safety officer in attendance
Floor coverings must be made of M4 category materials permanently went the public is present.
and solidly fixed in place. The coverings, whether horizon-
tal or not, of podiums, stages or tiered seating with a height A. VELLUMS
greater than 0.3 m and a total surface area greater than 20
m² must be made using M3 materials. If their total surface Vellum are authorised under the following conditions:
area is less than or equal to 20 m², M4 materials may be • in premises protected by an automatic water extingui-
(2)
used for these coatings. shing system , the balance must be made from M0 or M1
(1)
materials
NB: For M3 or M4 carpet laid on timber, belaying method

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