Fire & Safety Regulations

EXHIBITOR: Welcome to Las Vegas! It is our pleasure to have you as a visitor and we ask that you please comply with State and Local Fire Codes.

NOTICE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN EXHIBIT AREAS DURING MOVE-IN AND MOVE-OUT.

1. All materials used in exhibit construction, decoration, or as a temporary cover MUST BE CERTIFIED AS FLAME RETARDANT or a sample must be available for testing.
2. ALL EXITS AND EXIT AISLES must be kept clear and unobstructed. Designated "no freight" aisles must be maintained clear of crates and exhibit materials during move-in and move-out.
3. ALL FIRE HOSE RACKS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND EMERGENCY EXITS must be visible and accessible.
4. NO STORAGE OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED BEHIND BOOTHS OR NEAR ELECTRICAL. Materials for handouts must be limited to one-day supply and stored neatly within the booth. IF NOT REMOVED BY SHOW OPENING, SHOW GENERAL CONTRACTOR WILL REMOVE AND STORE AT EXHIBITORS EXPENSE.
5. HARD WALLS MUST BE NINE INCHES FROM PROPERTY LINE FOR ACCESS TO ELECTRICAL.
6. ALL 110 VOLT EXTENSION CORDS shall be 3-wire (grounded), #14 or larger AWG, copper wire. Connectors must not be supported by cords.
7. CUBE TAP ADAPTERS ARE PROHIBITED. Multi-plug connectors must be UL approved with built-in overload protection.
8. ELECTRICAL WORK UNDER CARPETS must be done, or supervised by the service contractor's electrical contractor. Round cords are not authorized under carpet.
9. VEHICLES ON DISPLAY must have filler caps sealed and batteries must be disconnected. VEHICLES BEING UNLOADED must not be left with engines idling.
10. THE USE OF HALOGEN LIGHT FIXTURES IS RESTRICTED - More Info
11. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS, INCLUDING LPG, is prohibited unless approved by the Office of Fire Protection and Safety. No cylinders will remain in the facility overnight.
12. FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS ARE PROHIBITED inside of buildings except as approved by the Office of Fire Protection and Safety. Paint Spraying must be done outside the building.
13. Areas enclosed by solid walls and ceiling must be provided with APPROVED SMOKE DETECTORS.

For questions or further information, please contact the Safety and Security Department, Office of Fire Protection and Safety at (702) 892-7400.

Requirements for Covered and/or Double Deck Exhibits

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has adopted the following regulations for ALL Covered and/or Double Deck exhibits.

1. Upper Decks or Covered areas are required to be limited to dimensions, which do not exceed 1000-sq. ft. in contiguous area.
   Definition:
   Upper decks - any occupied second story or greater area, which is accessible by an approved means of egress.
   Covered area - any area that covers the exhibit space and prevents the building fire sprinkler system from discharging water unobstructed to the floor. This will include single story exhibits with ceilings, upper deck exhibits, roofs, overhead lighting installations, and any material hanging or installed overhead that is not recognized as acceptable for use under fire sprinkler systems by fire code.
   Contiguous - any area or combination of areas which are not separated by a clear ten foot fire break. This measurement is made horizontally.
   Fire break - a clear non-combustible space at least 10 feet in width surrounding the exhibit or exhibit space on all sides.
   Means of egress - an approved stairway or ramp constructed to the specifications of the code used for access and exiting.
2. If additional Upper Deck or Covered contiguous area is required in access of 1000 sq. ft., a fire sprinkler system shall be installed under the entire area and every level of a multi-level exhibit.
   Fire sprinkler systems must be installed by a Nevada State licensed fire sprinkler contractor.
3. If additional Upper Deck or Covered area is required in access of 1000 sq. ft. without the use of a fire sprinkler system, contiguous areas limited to 1000 sq. ft. may be separated by a minimum 10 foot fire break on all sides.
   The fire break shall be void of any combustible displays, furniture or other material, which could abet transfer of fire from one area to the other.
   Exception: The fire break may be spanned by a single bridge, catwalk or structure that shall not exceed 48 inches in width and shall be constructed of fire resistant or non-combustible materials.
4. Upper Deck or Covered areas shall not have any additional deck, ceiling, or covering installed above for any purpose unless a fire sprinkler system is installed in each level of the exhibit.
5. Upper Deck areas that are greater than 300 sq. ft. or which will occupy more than 9 persons shall have at least two remote means of egress. Remote is defined such that the means of egress shall be placed at a distance from one another not less than one half the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area to be served.
6. Means of egress shall be of an approved type and constructed to the requirement of the code.
   Spiral stairs are not allowed. Spiral stairways are not an approved means of egress for areas occupied by the public, visitors or the clientele.
7. Exhibits with Upper decks, Covered or Roofed areas exceeding 300 sq. ft. in size will require the installation of battery operated smoke detectors. Any covered area that is also enclosed will require the installation of battery-operated smoke detectors regardless of the size of the area. All smoke detectors will emit an audible alarm that can be heard outside of the area and must be installed in accordance with NFPA 72.
   Operation of smoke detectors must be verified after installation.
8. Any single level exhibit exceeding 300 sq. ft, of contiguous covered area and/or 1,000 sq. ft. of total booth space, and all multiple-level exhibits must have a booth plan submitted to the LVCVA Safety Office for approval, prior to the exhibit coming onto the LVCVA Convention property.

Propane Regulations
The following regulation applies to the use of LPG (propane) inside and outside the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) convention facilities.

Any use of LPG (propane) on LVCVA property must be approved prior to arrival by the Office of Fire and Safety.

1. When approved, LPG(propane) containers having a maximum water capacity of 12lb [nominal 5lb LP-Gas capacity] may be permitted to be used temporarily inside the convention facility for public exhibitions or demonstrations. If more than one such container is located in an area, the containers shall be separated by at least 20 feet.
2. When approved, LPG (propane) containers complying with UL 147A Standard for Non-refillable (disposable) Type Fuel Gas Cylinder Assemblies, and having a maximum water capacity of 2.7 lb and filled with no more than 16.8 ounces of LP-Gas may be permitted for use inside the convention facility as part of approved self-contained torch assemblies or similar appliances.
3. Any exception to the first two requirements must be submitted for review and approval by the LVCVA Safety Office and the Convention Service Manager.
4. All LPG (propane) containers must be separated and inaccessible to the public. Cooking and Food warming devices (see Food Preparation within exhibits in the Building Users Manual) in exhibit booths shall be isolated from the public by not less than 48 inches (1220 mm) or by a barrier between devices and public.
5. The after-hours, overnight storage of any LPG (propane) container inside the convention facility is strictly prohibited. Containers must be removed at the Shows end each day and can be delivered back to the Show floor upon the arrival of the exhibit staff in the morning.
6. Storage of LPG (propane) containers must be either off-site or on-site in an approved metal storage vault and approved location.
7. No dispensing from or refilling of LPG (propane) containers will be permitted inside of the convention facility.
8. Use of LPG (propane) outdoors must be approved by the Office of Fire and Safety prior to arrival on LVCVA property. No outside LPG (propane) will be permitted in any areas where building exits discharge or Fire Department access is required.