GITEX 2009- Stand Fitting & Electrical Regulations Manual

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PRESENTS

STANDFITTING&ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS18 - 22 October, 2009Sunday - Thursday

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTREEXHIBITION OPEN HOURS

ORGANISED BYDubaiWorldTradeCentre(L.L.C.)

POBox9292Dubai,UnitedArabEmirates

www.gitex.com

Trade Visitors Exhibitors18October - 1.00pmto7.00pm 8.00amto7.30pm19-21October - 10.00amto7.00pm 9.00amto7.30pm22October - 10.00amto5.00pm 9.00amto12midnight*22October - 10.00amto5.00pm 9.00amto12midnight

*Special Consumer Day Consumer Electronics Halls Only


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THEINFORMATIONGIVENINTHISMANUALISCORRECTATTHETIMEOFGOINGTOPRESS,BUTTHE ORGANISERS CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENCE ARISING FROM ANYCHANGEHEREIN.

EEXXHHIIBBIITTIIOONN TTIIMMEETTAABBLLEE Zabeel Hall & Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & Sheikh Saeed Halls

DAY DATE TIME DETAILS OF SCHEDULE

Wednesday 14October 0001 Markingoutofsitecommencesby Official Standfitting Contractor Wednesday 14October 1000 StandfittingcontractorserectingSpace OnlystandscommenceworkFriday 16October 1200noon ShellSchemestandsavailableforpossessionbyexhibitors

Saturday 17October 1900 SpaceOnlyexhibitors-stands,exhibits anddisplaystobecompleted

Saturday 17October 1900 ShellSchemestands-Allexhibitsand displaystobecompleted.Allpacking materialmustbestoredonstandsorremovedfromthehalls.

Sunday 18October 1000 GITEXTECHNOLOGYWEEK OfficialOpening

Sunday 18October 1300 GITEXTECHNOLOGYWEEKopenstoTradeandBusinessvisitors

Thursday 22October 1700 GITEXTECHNOLOGYWEEKcloses

Thursday 22October 2100 Dismantlingofexhibitsbyexhibitors maycommence(Adismantlingnotice willbedistributedattheshow)

Friday 23October 0800 Generaldismantlingofstandscommences bystandfittersSaturday 24October 1800 Allstandfittingmaterialsandequipmentto beremovedfromtheexhibitionsite

TheOrganisersOfficewillbeoperatingintheHallsfrom14 October, 2009Telephone:(+9714)3086540/3086649/3086026

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIESContractorsmustworkinaccordancewiththerulesandregulationsofthevenuesatalltimes.Failuretomeettheserequirements,whicharebornoutofDubaiMunicipalitylegalrequirements,mayresultinDubaiPoliceorDubaiMunicipalityMinistryofHealthinvolvementand/orexpulsionfromthevenues,

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EEXXHHIIBBIITTIIOONN TTIIMMEETTAABBLLEE

SHEIKH RASHID HALL

SPACE ONLY EXHIBITORSBuild Up:PleasebeadvisedthatthebuildupinSheikhRashidHallcommencesfrom12noonon14October2009.Teardown:KindlynotethatthereisonlyonedayteardownforSheikhRashid.Allexhibitsandstandfittingmaterialsmustberemovedfromthehallandvenuenolaterthan18:00 hrs on 23 October 2009. PleaseadviseyourStandfittingContractortotakethisintoconsiderationwhendesigningthestand,moreimportantlythoseexhibitorsbuildingdoublestoreystands.

Wednesday 14October 1100 Markingoutofsitecommencesby OfficialStandfittingContractor

Wednesday 14October 12 noon StandfittingcontractorserectingSpace Onlystandscommencework

Friday 16October 1700 ShellSchemestandsavailablefor possessionbyexhibitors



Sunday 18October 1000 GITEXTECHNOLOGYWEEK

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Thursday 22October 1900 GeneraldismantlingofstandscommencesbystandfittersFriday 23October 1800 Allstandfittingmaterialsandequipmentto beremovedfromtheexhibitionsite


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EEXXHHIIBBIITTIIOONN TTIIMMEETTAABBLLEE SHEIKH MAKTOUM HALL

SPACE ONLY EXHIBITORSBuild Up:PleasenotethatthereisonlyathreedaybuildupperiodinSheikhMaktoumHallTeardown:KindlynotethatthereisonlyonedayteardownforSheikhMaktoumHall.Allexhibitsandstandfittingmaterialsmustberemovedfromthehallandvenuenolaterthan18:00 hrs on 23 October2009. PleaseadviseyourStandfittingContractortotakethisintoconsiderationwhendesigningthestand,moreimportantlythoseexhibitorsbuildingdoublestoreystands.

Thursday 15October 0001 Markingoutofsitecommencesby OfficialStandfittingContractorThursday 15October 0800 StandfittingcontractorserectingSpaceOnlystandscommencework

Friday 16October 1700 ShellSchemestandsavailablefor possessionbyexhibitors



Sunday 18October 1000 GITEXTECHNOLOGYWEEK

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Thursday 22October 1900 GeneraldismantlingofstandscommencesbystandfittersFriday 23October 1800 Allstandfittingmaterialsandequipmentto beremovedfromtheexhibitionsite


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AADDMMIISSSSIIOONN PPOOLLIICCYY CCOONNTTRRAACCTTOORRSS

PERFORMANCE BOND AND LETTER OF UNDERTAKINGInourconstanteffortstoimproveourservicedeliverytoourclients,wehaveimplementedaPerformance

Bondrequirementforallstandcontractors,workingonallshowsorganisedbyDubaiWorldTradeCentre.

CONTRACTOR BADGES (Valid for build up and tear down period only)

The following regulation has been introduced by our SecurityDepartment on the issuance ofContractorBadges, as requiredby theDubai Naturalization andResidencyDepartment. Kindly followthe rules andregulationshereundertoensureasmoothworkprocessandtoavoidanyunnecessaryinconvenienceonsite.LOCAL CONTRACTORS (WITHIN THE UAE)1. EachmemberofyourteamrequirestocarryaContractorBadgeprocuredfromourSecurityDepartment

upondepositingeithertheLabourCard/UAENationalIDCard/UAEDrivingLicence/UAEGovernmentOrganisationIDCard.

2. EachindividualwillhavetheirLabourCardreturnedtothemuponreturningtheContractorBadge.

3. EachbadgewillbechargedAED10andisvalidforthecompletebuildupandteardownperiod.

4.AfineofAED100willbepayableonalostContractorBadge.

5. Permanent Badges:Shouldyouwishtopurchaseapermanentbadge,arepresentativeofthecompanyshould provide the Protocol and Security department with a list of all staff requiring the permanentcontractorbadge.Thesubmissionshouldincludethefollowing:

- Avalidtradelicensecopy- AcompanyletterrequestingthepermanentDWTCcontractorbadgesanddetailingthelistanddetailsofthestaff.- Passportcopieswithvalidvisaforeachstaff.- 2recentphotographsforeachstaff.- ThecompletedContractorBadgeApplicationForm- AnannualfeeofAED50perbadge.(forDWTCExhibitionComplexORAirportExpoDubai)(FineofAED100willbeimposedonalostbadge)

Note:TheCompanyisresponsibletoreturnthebadgetoDWTCwhentheapplicantisnolongerundertheirsponsorshipand/orwhenthebadgehasexpired.INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTORS:

Kindly provide our Security Department with your passport copy togetherwith payment ofAED 110 perContractorBadge.ThedepositofAED100willberefundeduponreturningoftheContractorBadge.Collection Points

Thecollectionpointsareasfollows:

1. MainEntranceCabinintheMarshallingYardbehindHall42. ServiceYardbehindSheikhRashidHall/SheikhMaktoumHall3. SecurityControlRoomatHall4(besideAdnanJewellers)4. The Protocol and Security office located on level 1 above the Exhibition Hall 4 (for permanentbadges only)

TheContractorBadgeisthepropertyofDWTCandmustbeusedinaccordancewiththeagreedtermsandconditions.Foranyfurtherassistancepleaseemail:

ThomasTTDubaiWorldTradeCentreL.L.C-ProtocolandSecurityTel:+97143086860Fax:+97143086938Email:[email protected]

KindlynotethattherewillbenoexemptiontotheaboveregulationandstrictlynoadmissionwillbepermittedwithouttheContractorBadge.

SPECIAL CONTRACTOR BADGES VALID FOR THE OPEN PERIOD OF THE SHOWSpecialContractorBadgesareavailabletocontractorsbypaying AED 55perbadgeandcanbeorderedonsite. However, thesebadges will beissued at the discretion of the Organiser and isonly for thepurposeofessentialservicestobecarriedoutonthestands.


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Appendix A Standfitting Regulations


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REGULATIONS REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF SPACE ONLY STANDS

SpaceOnlyexhibitors,areremindedthattheuseofwallsisrestrictedontheopensidesofthestand.We expect exhibitors to provide access to their stands on all open sides. The following guidelines mustbe observed. Any walling shall only: 1. be located as centrally as possible within the stand

2. occupy a maximum of 20% of the total stand area3. in the event of construction of any walls on the perimeter of the standa maximum walling of 30% of the total perimeter length is permissible.

Theminimumsizeforalldouble-storeystandsis60 sq mtrs.

It isthe responsibilityof exhibitorstakingSpaceOnly tomake their ownarrangementsfor theprovisionofplatformfortheirstandarea,whichwouldfacilitatethepassageofcables.Theplatformshouldhavetimberfinishededgingandallcornersshouldberoundedavoidingrightangles. The finishing of stand floor edges inmetal strip sections is not allowed as they often leave sharp splinters and snags where they have not beenfinished correctly.Theplatform/flooringmustclearlydemarcatethecontractedspaceonly.However,kindlynotethattheheightoftheplatformforallstandslocatedintheSheikhRashidHallmustbeaminimumof10cms.ProvisionforaspecialrampforhandicappedvisitorsonstandswithplatformisaMUST,withsidesclearly

definedatnotmorethan1:12gradient.Wetherefore,requestexhibitorstoadheretothisrequirement.

Ondividedsites,exhibitorsareresponsibleforerectinganddecoratingsideandbackwallsfacingontoyourstandareastoaheightof2.5m.Walls(abovetheheightof2.5m)overlookingadjoiningstandsmustbecladonbothsidesandfinishedinplaincolouronly,bytheexhibitorwhohasthemerected.Allwallsmustbeofonelevelonly. Exposed walls must not display copy, logos or graphics or other advertising on the neighboursside.IntheinterestoftheExhibitionasawhole,itmaybenecessarytoremoveoralterpartofastand.Ifwefeelthisactionmustbetaken,thiswillbeattheexpenseoftheexhibitorconcerned.

The above rules will be closely monitored.

HEIGHT GRADING SYSTEMThe maximum height for Space Only standsisasfollows,includingnamesignortrademark.AllSpaceOnlyexhibitorsmustfollowtheheightgradingsystem:

Halls1,2,5,6,7,8,SheikhMaktoumHall,SheikhRashidHallandSheikhSaeedHallthemaximumheightallowed6 metres

ThemaximumheightbetweenHalls2and3asalsobetweenSheikhMaktoumandSheikhRashidHall(underbulkhead)is4 metres.

Halls3and4maximumheightallowed8 metres

ZabeelHallmaximumheightallowed6 meters.IntheLinkbetweenZabeelHall&Hall1theheightallowedis 4 meters.All Space Only exhibitors shall submit Form 6 "Notice of Intention to Erect a Stand and/or carry out ElectricalInstallations". Details of work to be carried out including dimensional drawings showing the front, side andback perspectives, elevation and floor layout of the stand must accompany this form.

Double-storey StandExhibitorsbuildingdouble-storeystandswillhavetoensureanopengroundfloorplansoas tonotobstructtheview,inanyway,oftheneighbouringstands.


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Constructional details must accompany Form 6 where it is intended to:1.) Erecta"double-storeyStand".2.) Providefora"CloselySeatedAudience"of15ormorechairs"theatrestyle".3.) Buildanypartofthestandordisplayanexhibitexceeding4minheightabovetheflooroftheHall.4.) ThetraveldistancefromanypartofaStandtoanopensideorexitortoaGangwayisgreaterthan

10m.

5.) Constructaplatformfloorover600mminheightfromtheHallfloor.No work is to commence in the Halls until written approval is obtained from the Senior Operations Manager Exhibitions, Dubai World Trade Centre (L.L.C.).

Information Required1.) Drawingsanddetails,inwriting,shallbesubmittedby01 August, 2009.2.) Drawingsshallbeproducedinaclearandintelligiblemanneronsuitablematerialsandtoascale,which

isindicatedofatleast1:200.3.) Anydesigncertificates,loadtests,structuralcalculationsoranyotherdetailsas requested,willonlybe

acceptedwhereprovidedbycompetent,qualifiedexperiencedstructuralengineers.

4.) AplanofeveryflooroftheStand,asectionthrougheachstoreyoftheStandandelevationsuponwhichshallbeshown:(a) theformanddimensionsofeverystructuralmemberoftheStand,(b) thematerialstobeusedintheconstructionoftheStand,(c) theformanddimensionsofeverystaircase,(d) thewidthandpositionofeveryGangwaywithintheStand,(e) thewidthandpositionofanyfireoremergencyexitandescaperouteswithintheStand,and(f) theprovisionmadeinthestructureoftheStandforprotectionagainstfireandspreadofflame.

Fitness of MaterialsMaterialsusedinorabouttheerection,construction,alterationorextensionofaStandshallbe(a) ofasuitablenatureandqualityinrelationtothepurposesforandconditionsinwhichtheyareused(b) adequatelymixedorpreparedbeforebeingbroughttotheCentre(c) applied,usedorfixedsoasadequatelytoperformthefunctionsforwhichtheyaredesigned.STRUCTURAL STABILITYInterpretation"deadload" meansthe forcedue tothe staticmass of all walls,partitions,floors, roofsand finishesand"imposed load" means the load assumed to be produced by the intended occupancy or use, includingdistributed,concentrated,impact,dynamicandinertialoads.Calculation of LoadingIndeterminingforthepurposeofthisparttheloadstowhichanyStandwillbesubjected:(a) deadloadsshallbecalculatedfromtheactual knownweightsof thematerials used. Any beams

and/or flooring thatare forthe purposeof lateral distribution shallbe designedto carrya uniformly

distributedloadpersquaremetreofnotlessthan1kN/m2.

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"imposedloads" shall becalculated asbeing equivalent toa uniformly distributed load per squaremetreofareameasuredonplanofnotlessthan5kN/m

2.Structure of Stands

ThestructureofaStandshallsafelysustainandtransmittotheflooroftheHallthecombined"deadload"and"imposedload"withoutanydeflectionordeformationaswillimpairthestabilityoftheStand.


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FIRE PRECAUTIONSMaterials to be used in the Construction of StandsAnypartofthewallorfloorofaStandshallbeconstructedofeither:(a) non-combustiblematerial;(b) flameresistingplasticmaterial;(c) flameresistingboarding;(d) timberofanythicknesstreatedsoastobeflameresisting;(e) timberofthicknessmorethan25mmorchipboardorblockboardeachofmorethan18mmthickness.

Anymaterialsthatare"Noncombustible"and"flameresisting"arematerialsthatcomplywiththerelevantISO(InternationalOrganisationforStandardisation)whichrecognisesindividualcountriestestmethods.Floors and Ceilings Constructed of Timber, Chipboard or BlockboardAnypartofafloorofaStandmaybeconstructedofnaturalunprovedtimberofminimumthickness25mmprovided thetimber isclosejointed. Woodchipboardorblockboard usedfor a floor shall beof minimumthicknessof18mm.Decorative Finishes to Stands1.) AllmaterialsusedfordecorativefinishestoaStandmustbeabletopassatestforflammabilityorfor

surfacespreadofflame.ThetestcriteriashallbeofcomplianceifthetestmethodsarerecognisedbytheISO,andmaterialsusedwillbedeemedtobesuitableiftheycompliedwiththestandardsrecognisedbytheISO.

2.) TextilefabricsusedforinteriordecorativepurposeswithinaStandshall:(a) befixedtautand/orbeintightpleatstoasolidbacking.(b) besecuredatfloorlevelbyaskirtingnotlessthan75mmdeep.(c) shallnotignitewhensubjectedtoaflameforthedurationof10seconds.(d) shallnothaveanafterglowwhensubjectedtoaheatsourcefor10seconds.

3.) PaintusedinthedecorativefinishtoaStandshallbeawater-basedpaint.Oilbasedpaintshallnotbeused.DWTCwillnotpermittheuseofpaintsprayerswithintheHalls.AnypaintdepositedintheCentreinthecourseofdecoratingorbyspillageoranyothermeanswillberemovedbyDWTCandcharged.

CAVITIES AND SPACES AROUND STANDS1.) Everycavityandspaceunder,betweenorbehindaStandshallbesealedoffandshallnotbeusedfor

anypurposeotherthanforthepassageofservicesandinspection. Suitabletrapsshallbeprovidedtogiveaccesstoandsuchtrapsshallbefixedflushwiththefloororwallandbemaintainedunobstructed.

2.) Noemptycrates,cartons,boxes,shavingsorotherpackagingmaterialshallbestoredon,in,underorbehindanyStandbutshallberemovedfromtheHallwhenunpackinghasbeencompleted.Materialtobeusedforre-packingshallnotbereturnedtotheStanduntiltheExhibitionisclosed.

MEANS OF ESCAPEStairways and Ramps to Stands1.) Anystairwayhavingatotalriseofmorethan600mmshallcomplywiththefollowingrequirements:

(a) thereshallbeclearheadroomofnotlessthan2moverthewholewidthofthestairway;(b) thewidthshallbenotlessthan1m;(c) thereshallnotbefewerthanthreenormorethansixteenrisersperflight;(d) theheightoftherisershallbenotbelessthan75mmnormorethan180mm;(e) thegoingshallbenotlessthan280mmandtheaggregateofthegoingandtwicetherisershall

benotlessthan550mmnormorethan700mm;(f) thegoingofthelandingshallbenotlessthanthewidthofthestairway;(g) wheretapered steps are constructed, the angle formed by the nosing of the tread and the

nosingofthetreadorlandingimmediatelyaboveitshallbenotmorethan15degrees;(h) ahandrailshallbe-

(i) providedoneachsideofaflightofthestairwayandwherethestairwayexceeds1.9min

widthahandrailshallbeprovidedsoastodividetheflightequally(ii) designedastoaffordadequatemeansofsupporttopersonsusingtheflight,(iii) continuousforthelengthoftheflight,and

(iv)securelyfixedataheightofnotlessthan840mmormorethan1m(measuredverticallyabovethelineofpitchoftheflight).(i) thetreadsandlandingsshallnotbeconstructedofslatsorperforatedmaterial.(j) eachtreadshallbelevelandthenosingofeachtreadshalloverlapthebackedgeofthetread

belowitbynotlessthan15mm.(k) consecutivetaperedtreadsshalleachhavethesamegoingandrateoftaper.

2.) Cupboardsformedbeneathstairwaysandrampsshallbelinedthroughoutwithnon-combustiblematerial.

3.) AnystairwaytoaDouble-storeyStandshallnotdischargedirectlytoaGangwaybuttothegroundfloorofaStand,whichprovidesunobstructedaccesstoaGangway.


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4.) Anyramphavingatotalriseofmorethan600mmshallcomplywiththefollowingrequirements: (a) therequirementsofparagraphs(1)(a),(b)and(h)above.

(b) theslopeoftherampshallnotexceed1:12gradientRequirements where Provision is made for a Closely Seated Audience

1.) ThisRegulationshallapplywhereprovisionismadeforaCloselySeatedAudienceofmorethanfifteenpersons,theatrestylewithinaStand.

2.) Themaximumnumberofpersons,whichmaybeaccommodated,shallbedisplayedandcalculatedinrelationtothearea,utilisedbysuchaudienceattherateof0.5m2perperson;thisnumbershouldbeprominentlydisplayed.

3.) EmergencylightingfromasourceotherthanthatsupplyingthenormallightingintheCentre.

4.) ThenumberofexitsshallnotbelessthanthenumbershowninthesecondcolumnofTable A (page 8)inthisRegulationandtheminimumwidthofexitshallbenotlessthanthewidthshowninthethirdcolumnofthatTableineachcasehavingregardtothenumberofpersonsshowninthefirstcolumnofthatTable,providedthateachexitshallberemotefromanyother.

5.) EachexitshalldelivertoaGangwayterminatingatoneorbothendsatanexitdoorontheperimeterofaHallandtheGangwayshallnotbelesswidththanthecombinedminimumwidthsofeachexitdischargingtothatGangway.

6.) Anynoticesregardingmeansofescapeshall;(a) besitedinaconspicuouspositionaboveoradjacenttoallexits,(b) wherenecessarybepositionedtoindicatetherouteofescape(c) havenoothermarkingsexceptmeansofescapeinArabicandEnglish(d) haveallletteringandmarkingsinArabicandEnglish

(i) clearlydistinctiveagainsttheirbackground(ii) atleast125mminsize(iii) clearlyvisiblewheneithernormaloremergencylightingisinuse.

7.) Whereastageisprovided:(a) notlessthanhalftheexitsfortheaudienceshallbesitedremotefromthestage;(b) twoexitsoneofwhichmustbeotherthanbywayof anystage,shallbeprovidedfromeach

dressingroomineitherofthefollowingcases-(i) wherethetraveldistancefromanypointinsuchroomtotheexitdoorwaytherefrom

exceeds7.5m,(ii) wherethereisdirectaccesstoastageorplatformorstagebasement.

8.) SeatsandGangwaysintheauditoriumshallbesoarrangedthat:-(a) freeandreadyaccessisdirecttoeachexit;(b) noportionofanyGangwayshallbemorethan18mfromanexitfromtheauditoriummeasured

alongthelineoftheGangway;(c) theseatingareaassignedtoeachpersonshallnotbelessthan

(i) 750mmindepthwherebacksareprovidedor600mminanyothercase;(ii) 500mminwidthwherearmsareprovidedor450mminanyothercase;

(d) aclearseatwayofatleast300mmmeasuredperpendicularlyfromthebackofoneunittothefrontoftheunitimmediatelybehindshallbeprovided;

(e) thenumberofseatsinarowshallnotexceedtwelveifthereisaGangwayatoneendoftherowandtwenty-four,wherethereisaGangwayateachrowend;

(f) Allchairsorothersingleseatsshallbesecuredtogetherinlengthsofnotfewerthanfourseats;

(g) Provisionshallbemadeforfixingtothefloortherowsofseatingflankingthefront,backandcrossGangwaysandseatsnearexits, but ifalltheseats ineach roworlengtharesecuredtogether,onlytheendseatsofsuchroworlengthshallbefixedtothefloor;

9.) Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofparagraph(8)(g)ofthisRegulationwhereitisimpracticabletofixsuchseatingandtheseatingisnotofapermanentnature,floorbarsmaybeused.Suchbarsshallhaveacamberedtopsurfaceandshallextendfromtherowtobefixedtoatleasttwoadjacentrowsbutshallnot

extendacrossGangways.10.)Noareabeneathastage,tieredseating,ora stairwaytosuchstageortieredseatingshallbeusedfor

storagepurposes. Table A to Regulation (4)Number of persons Minimum number ofexits Minimum width of exit (m)

Upto200 2 1.0200-300 2 1.2

300-400 2 1.4

400-500 2 1.6

Over500 2

plus1additionalexitofminimumwidth1.6mforeveryadditional250personsorpartof250persons.


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BUILDING WORKS AND FIXINGSGeneralNo fixings or attachments to or penetrationof the fabric, structure or floors of any part of the Centre ispermitted.Thisshallincludeattachmentstothestructuralsteelwork,andtheanchorageofguyropes,wires,crampsortackle foranypurposeto anypartof thebuilding fabric andstructure,whetherto theinterior orexterior.

Suspended FittingsSuspended stand fittings will not be permitted. However the Dubai World Trade Centre may permitsuspensionfromtheHallroofofoverhead-suspendedlightbanksprovidedthat:

TheyformpartofanoverallschemeofdecorationapprovedbytheOrganiser. ApplicationismadetotheSeniorOperationsManagerExhibitionsby01 August 2009. Theproposedsuspendedunitsdonotoverstresstheroofstructure Workiscarriedoutbytheexhibitorscontractor. Sufficienttimeisavailableduringthetenancytoinstallandremove. Fulldetailsaresubmittedatthetimeofapplication.RIGGINGAny contractor intending to carry out installation of suspended fittings must contact:Head of Rigging - Mr. Matthew KirbyTel: +971 4 308 6137Fax: +971 4 318 8699Email: [email protected] adhere to the implemented Rigging Form to place their orders and a review of the guidelines.Installation of overhead suspended lighting rigs, are subject to limitations onweight loading. To ensurecomplete safety, it is imperative that we are provided with, a detailed drawing specifying the amount,dimension,load,proposedsuspensionpointsandpositioningof thebankswhichrequireto besuspended.Thisdrawingalongwiththestanddesignneedstobesubmittedtousby01 August 2009forcheckingpriortoissuingfinalapproval.Theproperinstallationandremovaloftheselightingsystemswillbetheexhibitorsresponsibility.However,itwould bedone under thesupervision of theconcernedDubaiWorldTradeCentrepersonnel.Any cost,ifincurred,fortheinstallationofthesesystemswillbebornebytheexhibitor.

CatenariesDue to the potential structural damage that can be caused by catenaries wire installation, and also thepotential hazardous nature of the installation and removal process, the installation of catenaries wires inDWTC venue is restricted toDWTC or its nominated contractors, working under direct supervision fromDWTCVenuesemployees.

Installations of overheadsuspendedlightingrigs, ChainHoist orwireswinch lifting equipment,catenarieswires,aresubjecttolimitationsonweightloading.Eachriggingpointcannotexceed250kgs,andmaynotbesuspendedfromanyfixtureotherthanthemainbeams.Toensurecompletesafety,itisimperativethatweareprovidedwith,a detaileddrawingspecifying theamount,dimension, load,proposedsuspensionpointsandpositioningofthebankswhichrequiretobesuspended.Thisdrawingalongwiththestanddesignneedstobesubmittedtousby31 August 2009,for checkingprior toissuingfinal approval.DWTCManagementreservestherighttorestrictorrefusethesuspensionofanysystemforwhichnecessaryinformationisnotavailableorrestrictorrefusethesuspensionofanysystemduetoloadinglimitationsorno-notificationsoftheintentiontorig.

Details submitted are required to demonstrate safe installation and removal procedures and to providecalculationsandconclusionsoftheadequacyof thesystem. Theproperinstallationandremovalof theselightingsystemswillbetheexhibitorsresponsibility.However,itwouldbedoneunderthesupervisionoftheconcernedDubaiWorldTradeCentrepersonnel.Anycost,ifincurred,fortheinstallationofthesesystemswillbebornebytheexhibitor.

AllContractorsmustadvisetheOrganiserwellinadvanceontheuseofanyBoomlift/Cranesetc,inthehalls.Withoutpriorapprovalaccesswillbedenied.Pleaseadviseonthetype,durationandcontactmobileno.oftheresponsibleperson.


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Fixings to FloorsFixingstothesurfaceofthehallfloortosecuremarginboards,cableclipsandsimilaritemsofStandfittingsisnotpermitted.AnydamagetothefloorwillberepairedbyDWTCandchargedaccordingly.Adhesive TapesAdhesive tapes used to fix carpets or othermaterials to floor areasmust be removed after use withoutdamagetothefloor.Plasticpackingtape,gaffertape,maskingtapeordraftingtape,whicharethemostdifficulttapestoremovefromfloors,shouldnotbeused.DWTCwillexaminethehallfloorsaftertheremovaloftapesandifthefloorsurfaceisfoundtobedamagedachargewillbemadeforrepairs. AnytapesnotremovedbythecontractorwillberemovedbyDWTCandachargeofDhs50permetremade.Use of MortarPersonsproposingto erectbrick,stoneor blockwalls,etc., shalllay heavydutybuildingpaper or similarmaterialon thefloorsunderthewalls,etc.,to protect thefloorsurfacesfrommortardamage. Thecost ofrepairinganydamagecausedtofloorsbytheerectionordismantlingofthisworkwillbere-charged.

Floor LoadingTheHall floors, notincluding trenchcovers, canwithstanda loadingof 1500ksgpersquaremetre,exceptSheikhRashidandSheikhMaktoumHallwherethefloorloadingcapacityis500kgspersquaremetre.Trenches in the Hall Floors(1) Exclusion AccesstoanduseofthefloortrenchesislimitedtoemployeesofDWTC,orcontractorsemployedby

DWTC,forthepurposeofinstallingmainsupplycables,pipedservicesandtelephoneequipment.(2) Limited Use DWTC will consider limited use of the trenches, for purposes other than those specified above

providedthattheinstallationinthetrenchesiscarriedoutbyorunderthesupervisionofDWTCandthatsuchusehasbeenagreedinwritingpriortothecommencementoftenancy.


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Appendix B

Electrical Regulations


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SUPPLY AND USE OF ELECTRICITYPower circuits should be designed with the equipment to be exhibited taken into consideration that equipmenthas earth leakage losses, which cause nuisance tripping on other equipment on the stand.Electrical Supply

DWTCwill not supply electricity toanyStand, feature,displayor exhibit,whichdoes not comply withthefollowingRegulationsoritsreasonablerequirements.Electrical InstallationsTheelectricalinstallationincludinganytemporaryinstallationsinconnectionwiththeprovisionofelectricitytoStands and other parts of theCentre shall be of such a nature as to ensure safety in the utilisation ofelectricity.InstallationswithinStandsshallbecarriedoutinacompetentmannerandanyinstallationfoundtobeunsatisfactorywouldnotbeconnectedtothemainssupplyuntilDWTCissatisfied.Whereaconnectionismadeandafaultbecomesapparenttheequipmentshallnotbeuseduntilthefaulthasbeenrectified.Standard Supplies

Single Phase 240V:50cyclespersecondACsupply,earthedneutralbetween2 and30 ampswith100mARCD/ELCBprotectionanyonesupply.

Three Phase 380V:50cyclespersecondACsupply,earthedneutralbetween10and60ampswith100mARCD/ELCBprotectionanyonesupply.(a) NeutralsareearthedbyDWTC.(b) DWTC'sstandardsuppliesarenormallyacceptableas"clean"andsuitableforuseforcomputers

anddataprocessingequipment.However,duetothenatureoftheexhibitionit isrecommendedthattheexhibitorarrangesasuitableUPSorlineconditionerasprotectionforallelectricalsystemsrequiring clean supplies. DWTC will not be held responsible for any damage to exhibitorsequipment.24 Hour Supplies

Wherecontinuityofsupplyisrequiredthisshouldbeindicatedbyorderinga24-hoursupply.ThecontinuoussupplywillbefromtheopeningmorninguntilthecloseoftheExhibition.Duringthebuild-upperiodthesupplywillnormallybeswitchedonandoffasforStandardsupplies.

Mains Supply Cables & DistributionEveryStandshallbesuppliedbyaseparatemainscableexceptwhere,byapprovalofDWTC,asinglemainscablemaybeinstalledtosupplyablockofuptosixadjoiningStands.ThisapprovalwillonlybegivenwheretheelectricalinstallationonallStandswithintheblockistheresponsibilityofasinglecontractor.Note: The crossing of Gangways with mains cables via fascias and floors is prohibited.Termination Mainscablessuppliedtostandswillnotbeterminated.Adistributionboard,fusedisolator orcircuit

breakershallbesuppliedbythecontractorbuildingtheStandandshallbesituatedinanaccessiblepositionontheStandandbeclearlylabelled.

Isolation1.) EachoftheStandsonablockfedfromasinglesupplyshallhaveitsownmeansofisolationsituatedin

anaccessiblepositionontheStandandbeclearlylabelled.2.) WhereaStandistobesub-dividedintosectionsthenthisshallconstituteablockofStandsandshall

haveaseparatemeansofisolationforeachindividualsection.Minimum Cable Size (Sub-Mains)The minimum acceptable cable size should besufficient for the proposed loading,where sub-mains arerequiredonablockofStands.


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Separate Lighting and Machinery MainsSeparatemainswillbesuppliedforexhibitorsmachineryandequipmentfromthoseusedfortheprovisionoflighting.1.) Connection of machinery to lighting mains

ConnectionofmachinerytolightingmainswillNOTbepermitted.

2.) Connection of lighting or small power to machinery mainsConnectionof lightingorsmall power tomachinerymains isprohibited. Ifanysuch connections aremade,thenthepartyresponsibleforplacingtheorderforelectricalsuppliestothatStandwillberequiredtoorderandhaveinstalledanappropriatelightingmain.WherethisisnotpracticaltheStandwillbesubjecttoasurchargeequivalenttothelateordercostofthelightingmainwhichwouldotherwisehavebeeninstalled.

Mainswillnotbeconnecteduntilthisisrectified.Location of Boards

Distributionboardsandsimilarequipmentshallbeinstalledadjacenttothefusedisolators.Switchandfusegear,motorcontrols,starters,etc.,shallbereadilyaccessible,suitablyconnectedandoutofreachof Public Gangways. The electrical contractor responsible for the Stand installation shall supplysuitableservicemainstoconnecthis/herinstallationtothemainsupplycablessuppliedbyDWTC.Ordering of Electrical Supplies

Placing of OrdersOrders will only beaccepted whenmade inwriting usingtheElectrical Mainsorder form intheExhibitorManual.Supplywillbeacableonlytothestand.Thepositionofthecableonthestandwilldependonthepositionofthecabletrenchservingthestand.Anyotherterminationrequiredshouldbeordered.Deadline for OrdersOrdersformainselectricalsuppliesshallbeplacednotlaterthan17 September, 2009.Ordersformainselectricalsuppliesreceivedafter17 September, 2009 willincura20%surcharge.PaymentThe Official Standfitting and Electrical Contractor reserves the right to refuse to connect a supply untilpaymenthasbeenreceived.

Routing and Termination PositionsThe mainselectrical supplyshallbe brought onto the Stand from a trench within the area of the Stand.ConnectionsfromatrenchonanadjacentStandshallnotbepermittedunlessthereisnotrenchontheStand,ororganisersandadjacentStandholderhavegiventheirpriorpermission.Only authorised personnel are allowed to access the trenches or remove trench covers.

ThecrossingofGangwayswithmainselectricalsuppliesviafasciasandfloorsisprohibited.Note: PersonsresponsiblefordesigningthelayoutofStandsshouldacquaintthemselveswiththelocationoftheunderfloorservicetrenchesintheHallsusedforinstallingStandservicestoensurethatStandlayoutscan,oraredesignedto,permittheterminationofmaincablesoverthefloortrench.Alterations to Orders

1. Termination PositionWheretheterminationpositionofamainssupplyisalteredafterthedeadlinedateforplacingorders,thiswillbetreatedbytheOfficialElectricalContractorasalateorderandwillbesubjecttoa50%surcharge.2. RatingWheretheratingofamainssupplyischangedafterthedeadlinedateforplacingorders,thenewmainssupplywillbetreatedasalateorderandwillbesubjecttoa50%surcharge.Load LimitationDWTC at its own discretion will limit the electrical supply or supplies where, in its opinion, the load orcombinationofloadsrequestedmayhaveanadverseeffectonthesuppliestoExhibitors.


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Proliferation of Mains SuppliesWhere installation ofa numberofsmall supplieswould, in theopinionof DWTC,lead toanunacceptableproliferationofsupplies,thenDWTCmay,atitsdiscretion,eitheritselfinstallalargersupplyandprovidethesupplyorderedbysub-distributionwithintheblock,orinstructthenominatedcontractorthatonlyasinglemainwillbeinstalledtothegroupofStands.Access for InstallationThemainssupplytoStandsorexhibitswillbeinstalledon 14 October, 2009providedthatthesupplyhasbeenorderedbefore thedeadline.BeforeoccupyingtheStand,Exhibitorsandtheircontractorsmustcheckthatthesupplyhasbeeninstalledand,ifnot,shallonlyoccupyareasoftheStandsitepermittedbyDWTCuntilsuchtimeasthesupplyisinstalled.1.) Testing of Stand Installations

Toverifycompliance,DWTCandits representativeswill inspectand testall installations. Thepersonresponsible for the installation, only when it is complete and ready for inspection and testing,mustcompleteand hand Form"Request forConnection andEnergisingofUtilitySupply toStand". Wherefoundtobesatisfactory,powerwillbesupplied.Wheretheinstallationisfoundtobeunsatisfactorythepowerwill not be supplied and the person responsiblemust rectify any faultsand advise when theinstallation is ready for re-inspecting and re-testing by re-submission of the test form. It is theresponsibility of the person undertakingan installation to carryout the appropriate testing to ensurecompliancewithRegulationspriortothesubmissionofForm"RequestforConnectionandEnergisingofUtilitySupplytoStand".

2.) Modification or Addition to Stand Installations If,afterinitialinspectionandsupplyingofmainsutilitysupplies,modificationsoradditionsaremadetothe

Standinstallations,thesemustbenotifiedtoDWTC'sEngineeringforinspectionorre-testing.3.) Appliances Acompetentpersonmusthavetestedanyelectricalapplianceconnectedtoasocketbeforeitisplugged

inand energised. The responsibility for ensuring this testing is carried out is that of the person, orpersons,responsibleforbringingtheequipmentintotheHall.

4.) Responsibility

DWTCwillnotacceptresponsibilityfor:(a) Delays

Delaysinsupplyingpowerto installationsfoundtobeunsatisfactoryorwhereinsufficienttimehasbeenallowedfortesting.

(b) FaultsAny faultsdiscovered in installations after testing by DWTC. No approval, after testing orotherwise, shall absolve the exhibitor of its obligation to comply in all respects with theseRegulations.Time of Operation of Electricity Supplies

1.) During Build-Up During the build-up period for theExhibition, supplies which have been tested and connectedwill

normallybeswitchedonwithinhalfanhouraftertheofficialopeningtimesoftheHallandoffwithinhalfanhourbeforetheofficialclosingtimeoftheHalleachday.Additionally,theremaybeinterruptionstothesupplytoallowDWTCtomakeextraconnections.

2.) During Exhibition Open Days ElectricalsuppliestoStandswillnormallybeswitchedononehourbeforeopeningandoffhalfanhour

afterthe closeof the Exhibition eachday. All Stands not requiring continuous supplies should beswitchedoffusingtheStandisolatorassoonaspossibleafterthecloseofeachExhibitionopenperiod.

3.) During Breakdown Allelectricalsupplieswillbeswitchedoff30minutesaftertheclosingtimeoftheExhibitiononthelast

day.WhereanExhibitorrequiresasupplyafterthecloseoftheExhibition,arequestforsuchsupplyshouldbemadethroughtheorganiser24hoursbeforethefinalclosingoftheExhibition.ThesupplymaybereinstatedafterthecloseoftheExhibitiononceessentialsafetyworkhasbeencompleted.


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WIRING INSTALLATIONS ON STANDSEarthingEarth LeakageEachExhibitorshallprovideexactdetailsofearthleakagetopreventtrippingandshallhaveprovidedbythe

contractors,earthleakage(RCD/ELCB)protection(30mAforlightingand100mAforexhibitpower)suitablypositionedbeyondtheterminationpointofthesuppliedmainscable.Regulations and Codes of PracticeMetalconduit,metalcasingofapparatus,framesofmotors,etc.,shallbeefficientlybondedtoearthusingtheearthingsystemprovidedwithinDWTC'spermanentelectricaldistributionsystem.Lighting FittingsAteverylightingpointanearthterminalshallbeprovidedandconnectedtotheearthcontinuityconductorofthefinalsub-circuit.Metal Framework, etc.Where theelectricalbonding toearthofmetal framedStands,metalwaterpipes,sinks andotheritems isnecessary,thisshallbetoanearthconductor,whichterminatesatDWTC'selectricalsupply.Thebonding

conductorshallhaveaminimumcross-sectionareaof 6mm2

. Undernocircumstancesshallanyof theseitemsbeusedasthesolemeansofearthinganelectricalinstallation.WhereblockmainsareemployedonmetalframedStands, theStandframework shallbebondedat theincomingmainpositionandalsoat theterminationpointof everysubmain. The bonding conductor shall have aminimum crosssection areaof

6mm2.Insulation Sleeving

Every earth continuity conductor shall, wherever exposed, includingwithinall termination enclosures, betotallyinsulatedusinggreenandyellowPVCsleeving.Residual Current Devices/ ELCBWhere a residual current device ELCB is installed this shall only be considered a secondarymeans ofprotection.WiringMaterial SpecificationStandwiringmaybePVC,elastomericorotherplasticsheathedcable,notlessthan1.5mm 2crosssectionalareaand300/500voltgrade.JointsJointsshallnotbemadeincablesexceptwherenecessaryasaconnectionintothecircuit.Insuchcasesinsulatedscrewedconnectorsshallbeused,andshallbetotallyenclosedininsulatedenclosures.Excess Current ProtectionAll circuitsmust beseparately protected forexcess current with fusesorothermeans ofexcess currentprotection.

Lighting Circuits

1.) Maximum Capacity Lightingcircuits,servingmorethanonefitting,shallnotcarrymorethan1200VAandallsectionsofthe

wiring system shall be capable of carrying its circuit full load current.Where discharge lighting isconnectedthentheappropriatereductionshallbemade(normallyto800VA).Allapparatusover1000VAshallbeindividuallyfused.

2.) Main Load WherethelightingloadofanyStandorfeatureisinexcessof14000VA,thecircuitshallbearrangeto

besuitableforconnectiontoa3phasesupplywithneutralandphaseconductorsbeingofequalsize.


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Flexible Cords1.) Limitations TheuseofflexiblecordsforStandwiringisgenerallyprohibitedotherthanwhereformingpartofa

manufacturedsystem,andthenfullyinaccordancewithSpecialLightingSystemsSectionbelow.

2.) Construction Flexiblecordsshallbeofcircularsection,fullyinsulatedandsheathed,andtheonlyformofjointing

shallbepurposemadenon-reversibleflexconnectors,beingshroudedandhavinganearthterminal.3.) Length Forstaticappliances,flexiblecordsshallnotexceed2minlength.

4.) Position Theyshallbeinstalledremotefromtextilefabrics.Lamp HoldersLamp holders in lighting systems must have screw clamp or screw terminal connections between theconductorsandthe plungersof thelampholders. Lampholdersusing spikes forconnectionsshall notbeused.Special Lighting SystemsMustcomplywithallRegulationsandaresubjecttotestingandspotchecks.

1.) Track Lighting Systems Thesemay be used provided the track and all the accessories areof thesamemake, and also

providedtheloadingonthesystemiscompatiblewiththeratingofthesub-circuitwiringandfuse,andcomplieswiththerequirementsofEarthingsectionandProtectionofWiringsection.

2.) Other Lighting Systems Onlysystemsdesignedandmanufacturedtosuittheirintendeduseshallbepermittedandthesemust

complywithallotherrelevantaspectsoftheseRegulations.

3.) Client's Own Equipment Where"client'sown"equipmentisusedthismustcomplywithallRegulationsandissubjecttotesting

andspotchecks.Safety Extra Low Voltage Lighting Systems1.) Transformers Multiple connection Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) Transformers shall be of an isolating type

providingahighdegreeofsafetyandhavingafusedprimaryconnection.Everysecondaryconnectionshallbe individuallyfused to its appropriate rating orshallbe fittedwitha manual re-set protectivedeviceapprovedbyDWTC'sEngineering.Transformersshallbeclearlylabelledindicatingtheprecisedetailsofanyintegralsecondarycircuitprotectivedevice:thattheyaremanualre-setandshallincludetheratedtransformerpoweroutputinVA.

2.) Positioning Care shallbetakenwheninstallingSELVtransformers, whichshall be fixed at high level, allowing

adequateventilationandaccessfortesting/fusereplacement.

3.) Cable Sizing SelectionofcablingforSELVcircuitsshalltakeintoconsiderationbothvoltdropandcurrentcarrying

restraints subject to a maximum volt drop on 12v supplies of 0.6 volts. Cabling from a SELVtransformersupplyingextralowvoltagetrackshallbeofsufficientsizeforthefullcurrentratingofthetransformer.

4.) Catenary / Uninsulated Pole Low Voltage Systems Theuseofuninsulatedcatenaryoruninsulatedpolelowvoltagesystemsisprohibited.

5.) Earthing of SELV Equipment Secondary windings of SELV transformers, fittings and lighting track connected to it shall not be

earthed.

Power CircuitsCircuits feeding13 amp socket outlets shallbe radials. Wherethereis morethanonesocketpercircuit,maximumratingofovercurrentprotectivedeviceshallbe15amps.Totalloadshallnotexceed3000wattsandnotmorethan3socketsshallbepermittedonthatcircuit.


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Coils/Reels of Flexible Cord/CableCoilsofflexiblecordorcablelooseoronreelsandformingpartofthecircuitshallnotbepermitted.Protection of WiringPlatform floors must be provided in the cases of an extraordinary amount of cabling an exhibition of this typenecessitates.However,anycablelaidacrossthefloorofaStandshallbeeffectivelyprotectedandfixedtosuchfloorinsuchamannerastopreventriskofinjuryandwhereliabletomechanicaldamageorinterference,shallbetoughoverall sheathed or armoured orenclosed in protective conduit, trunking or cladding. Conductivematerialsusedtoprovidemechanicalprotectionshouldbeefficientlybondedtoearth.Wheretoughoverallsheathedcables are usedwithout further protection, i.e. without armour orprotective conduit trunking orcladding,suchcablesshallhavestrandedconductorsandshallhaveadegreeofflexibility.Incircumstanceswhere fullmechanical protectionis impracticableasupplywillonly beprovidedif thecircuithasa 100mARCD/ELCBinstalled.Local Switches and Socket Outlets1.) Local Switches

LocalswitchesshallbefixedoutofreachofthePublicandshallbemountedandprotectedinasimilarwaytodistributionfuseboards.

2.) Socket OutletsItisrecommendedthatdoublesocketoutletsbeinstalled.(a) Construction

SocketoutletsshallbetoBS1363(1984)industrialtypeformechanicalprotectionandbesuitablesothatinnormalusetheirperformanceisreliableandwithoutdanger.

(b) Location SocketoutletenclosuresshallbesecurelyfixedtoStandfloors,wallsorpartitioninginsuchawaythat they shall not be subject to mechanical damage and shall be located not less than 2m(measuredhorizontally)fromanysinkunit,unlesswherethisisunavoidable,100mARCDprotectionisinstalled.Wallsocketsshallbeaminimumof300mmabovefloororworksurfacelevel.

(c) Water HeatersWaterheatersshallbeconnectedviafusedspuroutlets-notsocketoutlets.

(d) Floor SocketsWhereafloormountedsocketoutletisessentialitshallbesecurelyfixed,notinagangwayandshallbeadequatelyprotectedfromtheaccidentalingressofwater,andbeofsurfacemountedpattern.

3.) Plugs(a) Multiple Connections Notmorethanoneflexiblecordshallbeconnectedtooneplug.

(b) FusesThe rating of fuses in fused plugs shall be appropriate for both the equipment and flexible cordconnectedthereto.Non-flexiblecordsshallnotbeconnectedintoplugs.

4.) Adaptors

(a) Multi-wayplug-intypeandbayonetadaptorsshallnotbeused.(b)

TheuseofTrailing-Blocktype,4wayfusedsocketsshallnotbeused.(c) Extensioncablesshallnotbeused.

Electric Motors1.) Isolators Everymotorshallbeprovidedwithaneffectivemeansofisolationonallpolesandsuchisolatorsshall

beadjacenttothemotorwhichtheycontrol.2.) Starting Motorsinexcessof7.5kW(10hp)shallbefittedwithcurrentlimitingdevicesforstarting,i.e.shallnot

bestarted"direct-on-line".Where,however,the"direct-on-line"startingofamotoris essentialtothesatisfactoryoperationofthemachine,detailsofsuchrequirementsshallbesubmittedinadvancetoDWTCfordispensation.


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3.) Overload and No Volt Release Everymotorinexcessof0.375kW(1/2hp)shallbefittedwithastarterhavinganoverloadreleasein

eachphaseline.Everymotorshallbeprovidedwithmeanstopreventautomaticrestartingafterastoppage,toadropinvoltageorafailureofsupply,wheretheunexpectedrestartingofthemotormightcausedanger.Guarding Equipment

1.) Electrical Equipment and Exhibits Electricalequipmentandexhibitsshallbeguardedasnecessarytopreventaccidentalcontactwithlive

metal,movingparts,liveterminals,etc.,andaccidentalshortcircuiting.

2.) Conditions of Operation Proper consideration shall be given to the conditions under which the equipment is being

demonstrated,whichmaywelldifferfrom theconditionsunderwhichit isnormallyinstalledand forwhichthenormalsafeguardsmaynotbeappropriate.

3.) Lighting Fittings Lightingfittingsmountedbelow2mfromfloorlevelorotherwiseaccessibletoaccidentalcontactshall

be firmly and adequately fixed and so sited or guarded as to prevent risk of injury to persons ormaterials.

4.) Heat Generation Incandescent lamps and other apparatus or appliances with high temperature surfaces shall, inaddition tobeing suitablyguarded,bearrangedwell awayfrom combustibleexhibitsand in suchamanneraswouldpreventcontacttherewith.Standscontainingaconcentrationofelectricalapparatus,lightingfittingsorlampsliabletogenerateabnormalheatshallbewellventilated.

Transformers and Frequency Converters1.) Step-Up Transformers Step-up transformers shall not be installedwithout thewritten permission of DWTC'sEngineering.

Where such permission is required, drawings and full details shall be submitted at the time ofapplication.Where,however,step-uptransformersareusedasanintegralpartofanyelectronicorsimilar apparatus, appliance or equipment, and providing the use of such step-up transformersconformswiththecustomarypracticewithinaparticularindustry,nosuchpermissionwillberequired.

2.) Step-Down Transformers Step-downtransformersshallhaveseparatelywoundprimaryandsecondarywindings.Theironcore

andframeshallbeconnectedtoearth.Inadditiontothenormalfuseprotectiononthephaseline(s)oftheprimarycircuit,thesecondarycircuitshallbefittedwithfuseprotectioninthephaseline(s)andwiththreephasetransformers,theneutralconnectedtoearth.

3.) Auto-Transformers Auto-transformersshall notbeused, exceptas an integral part ofmotorstarters,unlessthewritten

permissionofDWTChasbeenobtained.4.) Location TransformersshallbeplacedinpositionsoutofreachofthePublicandshallbeadequatelyventilated.5.) Oil Filled Transformers Oilfilledtransformerscontainingmorethan20litresofoilshallbemountedinasuitablecatch-pitor

traycapableofcontainingtheentirequantityofoilplusamarginof10%.

6.) Frequency Convertors DWTCshallbenotifiedinadvanceoftheintentiontoprovideapparatustoconvertthefrequencyoftheelectricalsupplytoanymachineorexhibit.

Space for WorkingElectrical apparatus(other thanexhibits andportableequipment) shallbe fixedin positionwithadequatespaceforoperationandmaintenance.Chokes and Capacitors1.) Location Chokeandcapacitorforfluorescentlightingshallbefixedinaccessibleandwellventilatedpositions

awayfromcombustiblematerialandshallbespacedatleast10mmtherefrombyanairgaporbynon-combustiblematerial.


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2.) Connecting Wiring Wherechokeandcapacitorequipmentforfluorescentlightingisnotcontainedwithinthelightingfitting,

any connecting wiring exceeding 1m in length shall beof PVC sheathed. PVC insulated flexibleconstruction,placedwellawayfromreadilyflammablearticlesandshallnotbeinstalledunderflooringorinspacesenclosedbyStandconstruction.

Suspended Lighting FittingsSuspended lighting fittings (other than single lamp pendants) shall be provided with adequatemeans ofsuspension independent of the electrical conductors. Heavy lighting fittings shall be provided with asecondarymeansofsuspension.Lighting of Signs1.) Fixing Electricallyoperated or illuminatedsignsshallnotbefixedonwoodwork or clothunlesseffectively

protectedbynon-combustiblematerial.2.) Construction and Wiring Internally illuminatedsigns shall be constructed of approved materials andwired in approved type

cables (not flexible cords) which are related to the expected internal ambient temperature andadequatelyventilated.

3.) Location Illuminatedsigns,which in anyway resembleexit noticesand similarmandatory signs shallnot be

positionedinsuchawayastocauseconfusiontothePublic.

Lighting of Showcases1.) Externally Unlesstheexhibitsareofanincombustiblenature,showcasesshallbeilluminatedfromtheoutside

only.2.) Internally Internally illuminatedshowcasesshallbe constructedof approvedmaterialsandwired in approved

typecables(notflexiblecords)andadequatelyventilated.Electrical Discharge Lamp InstallationInstallationsofanytypeofhighvoltageluminoustubesignorlampasanilluminatedunitonaStand,orasan

exhibit,shallconfirmtothefollowingconditions:1.) Location Thesignorlampexhibitshallbeinstalledoutofreachoforshallbeadequatelyprotectedfromthe

Public.2.) Installation

(a) Signs Thefasciaorstand fittingmaterial behind luminous signsofthis nature shallbe incombustible

materialandprotectedasrequiredbyBS7671(IEC364)

(b) High Voltage Gear

High voltage gear shall bemounted on incombustible material and protected as requiredbyBS7671(IEC364)

3.) Fireman's Switch Aseparateelectriccircuitmustbeusedtosupplysuchsignsorlampexhibitsandshallbecontrolledby

anapprovedpattern Fireman'semergency switch located inanaccessibleandvisible positionandlabelled"Fireman'sSwitch"inaccordancewiththeAuthority'srequirements.

4.) Approval DWTCshallbeadvisedbypersonsresponsibleforinstallingthistypeofapparatusoftheirproposals

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Electric Cookers, Kettles, Irons etc.1.) General Theuseofexhibitswithexposedelementsisnotpermitted.Anyapparatuswhichhasahotsurface

andallelectricalappliancessuchaselectrickettles,ironsetc.,shallbeguardedwherenecessaryandstoodor mountedon incombustiblematerial. Allappliancesunder thisheadingwhich areliable to

exceed a surface temperature of 70oC shall be supplied from a socketoutlet having a pilot lampindicatingwhethertheapplianceisswitchedonornot.Kettles,ironsandsimilarappliancesshallnotbeconnectedtothelightingcircuit;theyshallbeseparatelyconnectedtotheelectricalsupply.

2.) Electric Kettles Electrickettlesshallbefittedwithanautomaticsafetydevicewherebyintheeventofboilingdry,the

kettlewillbeautomaticallydisconnected.3.) Adjacent Construction Walls adjacent to all electrical cookers,irons,kettles,hot plates,etc.,shall be protected with non-

combustiblematerial.Shelvesarenotallowedimmediatelyaboveanyoftheappliancesandadequateventilationshallbeprovided.

Batteries1.) General

Charged batteries may only be exhibited as part of electric lighting, ignition or starting for motorvehicles,boatengines,smalldemonstration,houselighting,plantsorothersmallworkingdevices.NoStand lighting shall be connected thereto. The use of approved purpose made self-containedsecondarylightingfittingsbothofamaintainedandnon-maintainedpatternwillbepermittedprovidedtheyareconnectedtoa24-hoursupply.

2.) Terminals Allterminalsofchargedbatteries,whetherinuseornot,shallbefittedwithacoverofnon-conducting

incombustiblematerial.3.) Switches and Fuses Adoublepolemetalclad switchwithsuitable fusesshallbefitted andshall controlallconnections

servingsuchappliances.4.) Charging

(a) Current Regulation Thebatterychargingunitshallbefittedwithanautomaticcurrentregulatorwhichcutsoffthe

mainssupplytotherectifierwhenthebatteryisfullychargedandisotherwiseofanapprovedtype.

(b) Times for Charging ThebatterymayonlybechargedontheStandattimeswhenthePublicisnotintheHall.

(c) Charger Isolation The circuit to the charger unit shall be directly connected to DWTC's supply with its own

isolator,separatefromallothercircuits, topermit theisolationof theseother circuitswithoutaffectingthechargingcircuit.

(d) Enclosure ThevehiclesorequipmentanditschargermustStandinafreeandenclosedspace,thebatteryboxcovershallberemovedandthegasventsofthecellsshallbeclearedandinspecteddaily.

(e) No Smoking Signs "NoSmoking"signsshallbedisplayedinthevicinityofthechargingoperation.

5.) Batteries Not in Use Charged batteries not in use on exhibit vehicle or other exhibits shall be disconnected at both

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1.) Any material, exhibit or substances that are of a hazardous, dangerous, noxious, explosive orobjectionablenature.

2.) Petrolfuelledmotorvehiclesasexhibits

3.) Exhibitsthatproducefumes,exhaustandsmoke

Useordisplayofradioactivematerials

4.) Useordisplayoffirearms,weaponsandammunitionwhetherreplicaorfullyfunctional

5.) Useordisplayofflammableliquids,oilsandgases

6.) Anyuseofcompressedair

7.) Anyrecording,broadcastingoruseofradios(twowayorformicrophones),filmsound,musicorvideooranyotherpresentationlikelytogenerateexcessivenoise.

8.) Publicentertainmentincludingfairground,amusements,displaysandliveperformancesAll Contractors to Note:AllworkmustbecarriedoutinaccordancewiththeRulesandRegulations,showninshort-formbelow.AllcontractorscarryingoutworkshallobservetheSafeWorkingPracticesasfollows:LicenseesstaffandcontractorsshallbevigilantregardinghealthandsafetyofthemselvesandothersintheHalls,andtheyshallobservethefollowingpractices,whichwillbemonitoredandenforced,asnecessarybytheCompany:1.) TheunderstandingoftheFire,EmergencyandAccidentsProcedures.

2.) The need to maintain emergency gangways, through the Centre and the Halls in build-up andbreakdownsituation.

3.) The use of hard hats when working beneath or near overhead working or if this be impracticable,restrictingaccessinsuchareas.

4.) Theneedof operatives towearsuitableprotectiveclothingrelevantto their jobwhichincludes eye,hearing,footandhandprotection.

5.) Thesafeuseandstorageofflammableliquidsandsubstancesandsegregationfromwasteandotherriskareas.

6.) Ensuringthatportablepowerequipmentisusedforthepurposeforwhichitwasdesignedandthosesafetyguardsarecorrectlyfittedandused.

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GITEX 2009- Stand Fitting & Electrical Regulations Manual