Expo: technical specifications

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Technical specifications

All projects require complete installation packs from the supplier/brand installer to include:

  • Specific drawings and dimensions of all units preferably in CAD format.
  • Manufacturer specifications and fire certificates for all materials being used.
  • Detailed electrical wiring diagrams.
  • Pat testing certificates are required for portable electrical items.
  • Structural calculations and risk of bomb shatter.
  • Evidence of Public Liability Insurance to the value of £5M for landside areas and £50M for airside locations.
  • Special detail regarding potential security risks (e.g. where that items can be hidden in builds, especially landside features)
  • Complete Risk assessments and provide Method Statement for approval prior to installation

In addition to the information required for installation all exhibitors must undertake the following steps and considerations. Your Expo Account Manager will assist in this process.

  • All Installation staff must have attended the contractors Health and Safety course.
  • Fire specifications must be met in accordance with BAA policy. Details of this are specific to location and can be obtained from your Account Manager.
  • A Retail Facilities Permits to Work  must be obtained.
  • Retail Facilities can assist with specific install detail, e.g. removal of forecourt bollards, hoarding company's and third party electrician contacts.
  • All relevant access and identification passes must be obtained:
    • For airside installations contactors require full airside passes or contract an ID passes agency for escorts.
    • Forms will be supplied and processed by your account manager.
  • All staff working in connection with the stand must also obtain relevant passes. Large items and liquids required for airside installations have to be transported via the Heathrow Retail Consolidation Centre. Any individual logo or advertising may only take up a maximum of 5% of the overall surface area of the exhibit. Any use of the BAA or Heathrow logo must be submitted to the Account Manager for approval.

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