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Construction height. The maximum height of divider par- decorations must be designed so as to leave the aisles lar-
titions is fixed at 2.5 metres and cannot be exceeded, even gely free of obstructions and make it easy to see through
if an agreement has been reached between neighbouring the stands. Partitions or items that obscure the view of the
stands. Provided a minimum clearance of 1m from the neighbouring stands are forbidden.
aisles and neighbouring stands is observed, the maxi-
mum height permitted for all other decorations, dividers 1.16
or constructions is fixed at 4m. ‘Height’ is understood to
mean the overall height measured from the floor of the Ceiling. Solid ceilings over the whole area of the stand are
building. not permitted. Stands may be partially covered, provided
the roof area does not exceed 40% of the total. Openwork
1.11 ceilings or roofs over the whole area of the stand are per-
mitted only if made from M0 or M1 rated materials.
Double-decker stands. Double-decker stands are not
permitted. 1.17

1.12 No exhibit, sign or structure must impinge on the aisles.
No decorative item, furniture, sign or lighting must extend
Height of signs. Provided a minimum clearance of 1m beyond the boundary of the stand. It is forbidden to use,
from the aisles and neighbouring stands is observed, the in any way whatsoever, the spaces reserved for the circu-
maximum height permitted for decorative elements and lation of visitors. It is strictly forbidden to place anything
tall signage, whether freestanding or suspended, is 5m. whatsoever over the aisles (sign, banner, walkway, etc.)
This also applies to any kind of sign or balloon, which may except in the case of internal gangways dividing an island
be illuminated but not flashing. stand.
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The putting up of signs or direct/indirect advertising of Electrical connection. It is strictly forbidden to connect
trade names, brands, products or company names other up to another stand’s power supply or to divert power to
than those of the authorised exhibitor is subject to prior another stand.
authorisation and payment of an additional fee for adver-
tising. Exhibitors are liable for payment of this fee which 1.19
they must settle immediately. Exhibitors must remove any
sign or item deemed non-compliant when first ordered Fire Safety Precautions. On stands including a fire hose ca-
to do so and will not be entitled to compensation; the binet, it is imperative that it remain accessible at all times
Organiser may act on behalf of the offender, without any in case the emergency services need to intervene. A fire
other action being taken. hose cabinet must not be enclosed in a room or cupboard
nor must it be obscured by plants or decorations. It must
1.14 remain freely accessible for the duration of the exhibition.
Similarly, the fire extinguishers installed by the technical
Floor. Stands with an upstand (raised floor or platform) department of Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre or on
of twenty millimetres (20 mm) or more must be set up the recommendation of the Safety Officer - on or right
in such a way as to be accessible to mobility-impaired next to the stands - may not under any circumstances be
people. To this end, it is obligatory to install an access moved and must remain accessible at all times.
ramp or similar. Access ramps must not extend beyond
the boundary of the stand area reserved by the exhibitor. 1.20

1.15 Rigging. Operations that involves attaching items to the
structure of a building or to structures installed by the or-
It is imperative that a minimum of 40% of each side of the ganiser may only be carried out by specialized personnel,
stand running alongside an aisle be left open. Any special either by an employee of Parc des Expositions de la Porte de
Versailles or by a supplier exclusively appointed by the orga-

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