Fire Regulations

3. FIRE REGULATIONS
(excerpt from EXPO XXI Fire Precaution)

3.1. When organizing the Event at EXPO XXI the Organizer is obliged to abide

by the following rules:

3.1.1. EXPO XXI will indicate the fire zones for permanent structures and the

surrounding open space.

3.1.2. The distance between fire zones cannot be less than 10 m.

3.1.3. Flammable structures located in the open space next to glass

partitions./walls should be at the distance not less than 5 m from them.

3.1.4. Trade and service structures should not exceed the area of 1000 sq m;

the distance between each of them cannot be less than 10 m.

3.1.5. Stands larger than 150 sq m or longer than 20 m must have at least two

independent entrances, preferably located on two separate sides.

3.1.6. In specific cases when the above conditions cannot be met, written

permission has to be obtained from EXPO XXI fire services.

3.1.7. Designated communication and evacuation pathways must be clear

at all times. It is forbidden to park vehicles or deposit anything in these

places. Vehicles or goods left there will be removed at the cost.

3.1.8. All fire equipment (fire extinguishers, fire alarm push-buttons, hydrants,

fire detectors), common telephones, evacuation exit doors and their

signs must be visible and accessible at all times; it is forbidden

to block them.

3.2. On the EXPO XXI premises it is forbidden:

3.2.1 to use open fire in the pavilions and in the open space,

3.2.2 to smoke

3.2.3 to store outside the stand any packages, papers and other fire

hazardous materials,

3.2.4 to block access to power switching stations, hydrants, hand fire-fighting

equipment, fire alarm push-buttons, electric power switches, etc.,

3.2.5 to block (especially with parked cars) fire access roads leading to

EXPO XXI (fire access roads are specified in EXPO XXI fire precautions

documentation) and roads, passages, evacuation exits and

communication pathways,

3.2.6 to stock and store flammable materials and to use as cleaners

flammable materials or the materials that can form explosive

compounds,

3.2.7 to leave machines or any technical equipment not cleaned from liquids,

dust, lubricants, oils and production waste after work or demonstration,

3.2.8 to leave greased or oiled rags, cleaners and substances, without proper

safeguard, interaction of which may result in self-ignition or explosion,

3.2.9 to use balloons filled with combustible gas in pavilions or open space,

3.2.10 to bring in and use any combustible gas cylinders including the tourist

ones without separate agreements with EXPO XXI fire services.

3.3 Safe storage methods and locations for flammable and poisonous materials

have to be agreed with EXPO XXI fire services each time they are needed.

3.4 Vehicles or any other equipment with combustion engines may be exhibited

in pavilions only after the following conditions are met:

3.4.1 the fuel tank may contain only the minimum quantity of fuel necessary

to remove the vehicle or other equipment from the premises,

3.4.2 the fuel tank must be closed,

3.4.3 the battery must be permanently disconnected.

3.5 Equipment, the surface of which can heat to the temperatures above 100

degrees Celsius must be placed at the safe distance from walls and any

flammable materials agreed each time with EXPO XXI fire services.

3.6 Users of equipment running on electricity or combustible gas are forbidden to

make any modifications and repairs themselves and furthermore

it is forbidden:

3.6.1 to use defective electrical or gas installations,

3.6.2 to use electrical or gas installations different to those agreed

in EXPO XXI plans,

3.6.3 to leave unattended electrical equipment (heaters, cookers, irons,

kettles, etc.) connected to power. Furthermore every user and especially

the Participant is obliged to disconnect power supply to his stand each

time he leaves it,

3.6.4 to place heating equipment on flammable base,

3.6.5 to cover light bulbs and other lighting points with flammable materials.

3.7 Only non-flammable, slow-burning or fire resistant materials may be used for

stand building. It is forbidden to use materials that explode while burning.

3.8 It is forbidden to use flammable floor coverings on communication and

evacuation pathways and staircases. In exceptional and justified cases, with

prior EXPO XXI fire services permission, slow-burning floor coverings may be

used on communication and evacuation pathways (not staircases).

3.9 It is forbidden to organize pyrotechnical shows.

3.10 Organizers should refrain desist from any acts that could reduce fire safety.

If specific exhibition might create fire hazards, it is the Organizers’ duty to

provide extra fire protection by themselves in co-operation with EXPO XXI

fire services.

3.11 Hand fire-fighting equipment must not be used for any other purposes.

3.12 Stand building contractors, indoor and outdoor, are obliged to:

3.12.1 strictly observe fire precautions and specific EXPO XXI regulations

in this matter,

3.12.2 acquaint themselves with placement and using methods of hand fire-

fighting equipment, fire alarm switches, indoor and outdoor hydrants.

3.12.3 comply immediately with orders of EXPO XXI fire services regarding

fire safety on stands inside and outside the pavilions.

3.13 Any noticed fault or irregularity in fire safety equipment in pavilions or in

outside exposition area must be immediately reported to EXPO XXI fire

services or other EXPO XXI personnel.

3.14 In case of fire on EXPO XXI premises National Fire Brigade should be

alarmed immediately by dialing 998 and/or with the fire alarm switch. EXPO

XXI representative in charge of fire extinguishing and rescue work must be

absolutely obeyed until National Fire Brigade arrives and its officer takes

over the command.

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