Electrical Installations

In accordance with BS 7671 2008 electrical regulations the EICC have insisted that all light fittings, which generate a high surface temperature (spotlights, floodlights and low voltage spotlights), must be fixed above 2.5mts from the ground. If your stand is 2.5mts or below then you will not be permitted to use any high surface temperature lamps and can only use fluorescent fittings or energy saving lamps (which can be hand held).

• Shell scheme stands can order fluorescent fittings or energy saving spotlights from the Exhibition Contractor.
• Stands with ‘pop up system’ lighting will not be permitted to use either floodlights or low voltage spotlights that accompany the system.
• Self-build stands are permitted to build up to 3.5mts high and, in order to comply with the above regulations, must ensure that lights are positioned above 2.5mts from the ground.

Please note that it is the responsibility of each exhibiting Company to ensure that company personnel and stand contractors adhere with these regulations. The BSH Health & Safety Officer will inspect each stand and any that do not comply with the regulations will have their lights disconnected.

BS 7671 2008 regulations

711.559.5      Protection against thermal effects
Luminaires mounted below 2.5mts (arm’s reach) from floor level or otherwise accessible to accidental contact shall be firmly and adequately fixed, and so sited or guarded as to prevent injury to persons or ignition of materials

711.422.4.2      Heat generation
Lighting equipment, such as incandescent lamps, spotlights and small projectors, and other equipment or appliances with high temperature surfaces, shall be suitably guarded and installed and located in accordance with the relevant standard.

All electrical fittings, wirings and appliances must be constructed and maintained in a safe condition and comply with the Local Authorities and applicable Acts and the current edition of the British Standard 7671 1992 (IEC364) 'Requirements for Electrical Installations' issued by the British Standards Institute with any amendments thereto, The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Exhibition Venues Association Regulations for Stand Electrical Installations'. Particular attention must be paid to the nature of temporary electrical wiring and the need not to overload the electrical sockets. The Conference Centre's Electrical Engineers must be given access at all times to electrical equipment installed on the stands. All on site electrical installations must be carried out by Joe Manby Limited.