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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Fire Prevention Regulations

All exhibitors will comply with all applicable federal, State, and municipal laws, operating guidelines and all other rules and requirements of the New Orleans Police and Fire departments or any other municipal authorities.

1.   Booth Construction: All curtains, drapes, signs, banners, acoustical materials, plastic cloth, and decorations must be constructed of fire resistive material, and a certificate of flammability must be provided upon request of the Fire Prevention Officer.
 
2.   No combustible materials, merchandise, or signs shall be attached to, hung, or draped over fire-resistive side and rear divider of booths, or attached to table skirting facing aisles, unless fire resistive. No glitter or confetti may be used in carpeted areas of the building.
 
3.   No flammable liquids, propane or liquefied petroleum gases shall be used or admitted inside the facility.
 
4.   All electrical wiring shall be installed in a manner approved by the City Chief Electrical Inspector.
 
5.   All appliances fired by natural gas shall be approved by the Fire Prevention Officer.
 
6.   No vehicles shall be parked in the fire lanes outside the MCC.
 
7.   Lighting by use of lanterns and candles is prohibited.
 
8.   The use of gas-fired heating units, either portable or stationary, shall meet the approval of the Fire Prevention Officer.
 
9.   Literature on display shall be limited to a one day supply. Reserve supplies shall be kept in closed containers and stored in a neat and compact manner. Storage of any kind is prohibited behind the back drapes or display walls or inside display areas. All cartons, crates, containers, and packing materials that are necessary for repacking shall be labeled with "EMPTY" stickers and removed from the show floor.
 
10.   Smoking is not allowed in any public space of the MCC. This includes the exhibit halls, ballroom, rest rooms, lobbies, corridors and meeting rooms.
 
11.   It is your responsibility and duty to be aware of all fire and safety requirements during your tenure as an exhibitor.