The Garden Center Show 2024 Exhibitor Kit - 6

Rosemont Public Safety
Requirements
PLANS
Exhibitors having pillars in their booths with a fire extinguisher or a fire hose on them are required to submit three (3) scaled floor plans of
their exhibit to the Fire Department. Plans that are rejected will be sent back to the submitter for correction. Plans that are approved will
also be sent back to the submitter and to the facility.
COMBUSTIBLES
Show Management shall advise all exhibitors that booths shall be cleared of combustible rubbish daily.
EXHIBIT BOOTHS
All draperies, back drops, booth partitions and table coverings shall be cleared of non-combustible or fire retardant materials.
ELECTRICAL
All wiring, hook ups, flood lights, etc., must meet Village code. If an extension cord is used on display equipment, it should be of adequate
size, U.L. approved, be in operable condition, and three wire grounded. If in doubt of access availability for power needs, or when
requiring more than normal power, check in advance with the show electrician.
NO STORAGE
No storage of any kind is allowed behind the backdrapes. All unwanted containers and refuse should be placed in the aisle directly in
front of the exhibit for housekeeping to remove.
DISPLAY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Any automobile, motorcycle, truck, boat or other equipment burning Class 1 fuel shall comply with the following requirements:
1. The fuel supply for 4-piston and under engines shall be none.
2. The fuel supply in larger than 4-piston engines shall be maximum of five gallons.
3. All motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and watercraft shall have no fuel.
4. Any battery or power source for the engine shall be disconnected.
5. No operation of any internal combustion engine will be allowed indoors unless approved in writing by the Fire Prevention
Bureau. Vehicles in the building for unloading must be unloaded and removed from the building as soon as possible.
6. A $200.00 mobile unit fee (outlined on the Material Handling form) will be charged to the exhibitor for each motor vehicle
displayed
OPEN FLAMES & HEATING DEVICES
Where open flames or heating devices are being demonstrated or displayed, the Fire Department shall be notified beforehand and
additional fire protection equipment may be required. Any quantities of flammable liquids that are kept on the premises must first be
approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau and then be kept in appropriate safety cans.
EXPLOSIVES
No one shall be allowed to store, sell or bring any substance of an explosive nature such as fireworks or Class B or Class A explosives of
any type into the building without approval from the Fire Prevention Bureau.
DRONES
For Safety reasons, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center does not allow drones or other radio controlled flying devices to be
operated within the facility at any time.
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
No extinguishers, sprinkler valves or hose connections shall be obstructed by booths, stands or any other items of exhibit.
CYLINDERS
Cylinders of compressed gases are prohibited unless approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau and shall be secured in an upright position.
ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS
All exits, hallways and aisles leading from the building are to be kept clear and unobstructed at all times. No curtains, drapes or
decorations shall be hung in such a manner as to cover any exit signs. No exit door shall be locked, bolted or otherwise fastened or
obstructed at any time when the exhibit building is open to the public. There shall be no obstruction blocking exit doors from the outside
of any building, such as vehicles parked in doorways or barricades across sidewalks. No vehicles shall be parked in fire lanes outside of
building.
SMOKING
Illinois State Law prohibits smoking within a public facility. Therefore, no smoking is permitted within the Donald E. Stephens Convention
Center.
FOOD SERVICE
No food or beverage may be brought into the Convention Center from outside the facility. All food and beverage consumed on the
premises must be provided by Aramark. For more information call 847-692-6415.
To contact the Fire Prevention Bureau
please call 847-823-1134 ext. 372 or email: BalsisJ@VillageOfRosemont.org

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