Stand Building

All structures that are built for the Expo must adhere the Building Code of Australia and all other statutory regulations current at the time of building in all areas including aisle ways, flammability rating of materials, fire safety and height of stands.

Requirements as below:

• Any step/edge, ramp or any other part of the display must be wholly within the stand and not extend into the aisle.
• Temporary floors used in custom stands must comply with AS 3661.1 and AS4663
• Any multi storey structure (>1m high where persons will be on or under it) must be structurally certified by an independent structural engineer in writing before use. Certification must be supplied to the venue. The proof of certification must be carried out onsite and provided to venue staff on request
• Where there is a roof, smoke detectors are to be fitted and a portable fire extinguisher available & visible
• The edge of a stand must comply with the BCA if it has a step of any size
• The edge of a stand must comply with AS 1428.1, plus the DDA for people with disabilities.
• Temporary floors used in custom stands must comply with AS 3661.1 and AS4663
• Stands with storage areas must have a fire extinguisher available
• The contractors build and staff schedule should be sent to the venue