Design Regulations

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Stands Open on 1 or 2 Sides Stands Open on 3 Sides Stands Open on 4 Sides Perimeter Stands 

Design Regulations for all Stands Complex Structures

Height Restrictions

Galleria: The maximum height within the Galleria is 4m. Refer to your technical drawing for further details.
Hall 2 Perimeter: The maximum height along the perimeter of Hall 2 varies from 4m to 6m. Refer to your technical drawing for further details.
Hall 2 & Hall 3 Under Walkway: Stands that have part of their space located under the walkway have a maximum height of 5m in the area underneath the walkway and construction within 1m of the walkway. Rigging overhead is not permitted underneath the walkway. Refer to your tech drawing for specific details outlining your height limitations.

Stands Open on 1 or 2 Sides

SMALLER THAN 30m2

Max Height: 2.75 meters (including platform height)

The reverse side of the walls above a height of 2.5m must be finished in white color so as to not interfere with the designs of the neighboring stand.
Hanging signs are not permitted in Open 1 or Open 2 Stands under 30m2.

EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 30m2

Max Height: 6 meters (including platform height & hanging sign/truss)

The reverse side of the walls above a height of 2.5m must be finished in white color so as to not interfere with the designs of the neighboring stand.
Hanging Signs overhead are allowed. The maximum height of 6m should be measured from the floor to the top of the truss.
The back wall or sidewall adjacent to neighboring stands may only contain graphics that have lettering on one side – the side that is facing into your own stand. Signs facing directly into the neighboring stand must be placed at a minimum of 2m from the wall, and no higher than the maximum height allowed for your particular stand type.

Stands Open on 3 Sides

Max Height: 6 meters (including platform height & hanging sign/truss)

The reverse side of the back wall above a height of 2.5m must be finished in white color so as to not interfere with the designs of the neighboring stand.
The backwall adjacent to the neighboring stand may only contain graphics that have lettering on one side – the side that is facing into your stand. Signs facing directly into the neighboring stand must be placed at a minimum of 2m from the wall, and no higher than the maximum height allowed for your particular stand type.

Stands Open on 4 Sides

Max Height: 6 meters (including platform height & hanging sign/truss)

Perimeter Stands

Max Height: 6 meters (including platform height & hanging sign/truss)

Due to building obstructions, there may be height limitations in your stand. The maximum height along the perimeter of Hall 2 varies from 4m to 6m. Refer to your technical drawing for further details.
Perimeter stands may be located against an exterior wall, an exterior aisle, or the end of the hall.
The reverse side of the side walls above a height of 2.5m must be finished in white color so as to not interfere with the designs of the neighboring stand. **Some perimeter stands will need to have their full backwall finished as it may be facing public areas.
The side walls adjacent to the neighboring stand may only contain graphics that have lettering on one side – the side that is facing into your stand. Signs facing directly into the neighboring stand must be placed at a minimum of 2m from the wall, and no higher than the maximum height allowed for your particular stand type.

Design Regulations for all Stands

Fira Barcelona Technical Regulations Service Chest & Duct Information Information About Columns

Covering of Columns	Construction, clamps, and lighting, cannot be adhered to the walls, columns, or other fixed elements of the halls. All fire equipment, extinguishers, fire alarm call points, signage, or any other informational element of the venue must always be visible, accessible, and clear of obstacles that may prevent their normal use. It is prohibited to manipulate or disassemble any of these informational elements. Any fire equipment attached to columns must be visible. There is a possibility to move fire equipment (extinguisher/sign) outside of a column wrap or to the exterior of a stand wall if it interferes with design. However, it must be approved by Servifira and there is an additional fee to move the equipment. Servifira must be hired to move any fire equipment. Hall columns inside the stand can be branded in accordance with the permitted height regulations. In the case where a column is intersected by the stand space and part of the column lies outside of the contracted space, exhibitors are permitted to brand/build a structure around the full column directly adjacent to the column. Vinyl wraps or directive adhesive clings are only permitted to be installed on the columns by Servifira. View More Information About Columns
Cubic Content	“Cubic content” refers to the dimensions of your rented space including walls, decorations and any other fixtures. The cubic content of your exhibit space can be fully utilized, i.e., all of the fixtures in the stand reach the maximum height of that particular stand type. Height limits vary, depending on the stand location and size.
Access Ramps	Per safety and accessibility guidelines all stands with a platform 5cm or higher must have an accessibility ramp available. If building a permanent ramp, make sure it is built within the confines of the stand space and does not encroach into the aisle. If hiring Servifira to build your platform you may also order a permanent ramp for your stand through Servifira. If you do not have a permanent ramp built within your stand you can rent a portable ramp for your stand to keep for the duration of the event through Servifira. Stands with several co-exhibitors can share one portable access ramp amongst the whole stand space. Each individual stand space will need its own ramp. A pavilion cannot share one ramp with multiple stands. Additional regulations regarding permanent ramps: The fixed access ramp to the platform shall not exceed the limits of the area of the stand. The ramp slope cannot be above 10%. The height of the stand platform from the hall floor cannot be greater than 18cm.
Floor Covering / Platforms / Service Chest	Fira Barcelona utilizes service chests throughout the exhibit hall floor where service connections for electricity, water and compressed air are pulled from. Service chests are flat to the floor and must always be easily accessible. Your utilities must be pulled from your own service chest. If your stand does not have a service chest, the services will be pulled from the closest one within the stands area. The Organizer is entitled to run the supplies serving neighboring stands across an exhibitor’s stand if necessary. Each exhibitor is responsible for providing fireproof and secure floor covering. You may order floor covering/platform or carpet through Servifira. If you are ordering water, compressed air or larger power supply, it is strongly recommended that you build a platform as the hoses laid under the carpet may make the surface uneven and therefore become a trip hazard. Recommended Platform Heights 5cm platform = Electricity 8cm platform = Water, Air or Large Power Supply Review the Service Chest & Duct Information and contact seafood@firabarcelona.com with any questions.
Lighting / Flags / Truss	No lighting including fixtures, trusses, or overhead lights are allowed outside the boundaries of the exhibit space. Exhibitors intending to use hanging light systems must submit drawings to the Organizer for approval. Lighting should be directed to the inner confines of the stand space and not project onto other exhibits or exposition aisles. Flags must comply with the maximum height regulation corresponding to the stand type and displayed within the perimeter of the stand space. The maximum height regulation per stand should be measured from the floor to the top of the truss. For questions and more information on suspension points and trussing, please contact the following: Halls 1, 2, 3: rigging.granviasouth@firabarcelona.com Halls 4, 5, Galleria: rigging.granvianorth@firabarcelona.com
Rigging Points New for 2025!	The structures must be designed to resist the static and dynamic loads associated with their final design, as well as take into account their steps for build up and break down. The main requirements for any hanging structure/element are: The minimum distance permitted between anchoring points is 1 meter. The maximum hanging weight permitted for rigging elements is 15 kg per m², calculated by the ratio of the total weight of the suspended elements to the hired stand surface. The maximum load weight of a rigging point in halls 1, 2, and 5 of the Gran Via venue is 150 kg (1.47 kN). Subject to a technical and structural feasibility study, high capacity rigging points (HCP) with a maximum weight of 250 kg (2.45 kN) can be installed in halls 1, 2, and 5. In all cases, the weight of the lift itself (motors, hoists, etc.) must be included. The maximum load weight of a rigging point in halls 3 and 4 of the Gran Via venue is 250 kg (2.45 kN). The weight of the lift itself (motors, hoists, etc.) must be included. The maximum weight per rigging point is 250 kg (2.45 kN) for corporate events and organiser spaces in all halls of the Gran Via venue. Subject to a technical and structural feasibility study, high capacity rigging points (HCP) with a maximum weight of 350 kg (3.43 kN) can be installed in halls 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. In all cases, the weight of the lift itself (motors, hoists, etc.) must be included. It is not permitted to raise any truss grid with more than 6 manual chain hoists. Due to the high asynchronism, the maximum load for rigging points will be 150kg (1.47kN) in the case of using manual hoists. The hanging elements must have more safety features than those established in the prevailing regulations. This requirement is applied to all principal and secondary, or simply decorative, hanging elements of the points installed by the contractor. The loads transferred to the structure at any point due to lifting elements and that act on the halls cannot exceed the maximum load capacity of the point and its elements. The materials and equipments used must be of a high quality, in a good state, bear the CE (European Conformity) marking and have an up-to-date revision. The truss structures and materials belonging to the exhibitors are only permitted if they have the CE (European Conformity) certification and are in excellent working condition. Only truss structures may be slinged using steel cables or steel-core textile slings (steelflex). The use of textile-only slings for truss slinging is not permitted. Exhibitors are not permitted to hang any element from the auxiliary structures installed in the ceiling of the venue. The elements hanging from the ceiling must maintain the vertical nature of the point. It is strictly prohibited to alter any equipment installed by the official provider, including trusses, wires, shackles or rope slings. Rigging suppliers may carry out load checks at rigging points by installing load cells. If it is detected that the maximum loads established in the regulations are exceeded, the exhibitor or assembler must take measures to ensure that they are not exceeded. It is strictly forbidden to link any type of structure or assembly to structural or auxiliary elements of the venue (pillars, beams, grids, installations, etc.)
Preventative Measures	Operators working at height must be provided with sufficient safety material to prevent the risk of falling (safety harnesses, ladders, scaffolding, etc.). Welding equipment shall not be used without Fira’s prior authorization. Speak to your Hall Manager before attempting any welding on site. The maximum speed limit in the Fira Barcelona venue is 10 kph. It is strongly recommended that all personnel working at Fira during the installation and dismantle days wear a high visibility vest and safety boots within the building. The use of a safety helmet will be required if working on a double-decker/two-storey stand.
Solid Walls	Exhibit displays should be designed in such a way as to allow for maximized visibility to both you and those around you. A solid wall is defined as a wall higher than 1m (including the platform height). Solid walls within 2m of the aisle must include a 2 meter break for every 6 meters of solid wall. The 2 meter break must be fully open, or built with plexi panel that is clear and without color (a privacy strip 1m high on the plexi panel is permitted). The use of shades, blinds, curtains, or any other item to otherwise block the clear glass to create a continuation of the wall is not permitted. This rule will be strongly reinforced onsite.
Ceiling Installation	Exhibitors may cover their stands with a ceiling, provided that they observe the technical directives on fire protection and the safety regulations. Since the ceilings can be seen from higher floors, their finish should always be aesthetically pleasing. If building a ceiling within the stand, we recommend that the ceiling be permeable so that the general temperature control of the hall reaches the space of the stand.
Construction Authorization	All exhibitors must submit their stand design to the Event Organizer (Diversified Communications) through the online Stand Approval Form. Construction of the stand may only commence after approval has been granted. The approval is contingent upon the information and design you provided. If any modifications are made you must inform the Event Organizer in advance.
Construction Safety	The exhibitor is responsible for the structural safety of the stand and is required to adhere to all Fira Barcelona Technical Regulations, including all inspection requirements. Exhibition stands including equipment, exhibits, and advertising material must be erected in a stable manner as to avoid endangering life and limb, as well as safety and order. All exhibit displays should withstand normal contact or vibration caused by neighboring exhibitors, hall laborers or installation/dismantling equipment such as forklifts. Displays should also be able to withstand moderate wind effects that may occur in the exhibit hall when freight doors are open. Exhibitors should ensure that any display fixtures such as tables, racks or shelves are designed and installed properly to support the product or marketing materials to be displayed upon them.
Stand Numbering	A floor sticker with your stand number will be placed on the carpet on each open side of your stand.
Stand Partition Wall	Each exhibitor is responsible for erecting sidewall and back wall partitions of solid construction 2.5m in height between their own and adjoining stands. The reverse side of the partition walls that is above 2.5m in height must be finished and painted in white color so as to not interfere with the design of the neighboring stands.
Use of Area Outside of Purchased Stand Space is Prohibited	Promotional activations, solicitations, and all signage and branding elements can only occur within the limits of your purchased stand space. Areas behind stands should be kept clear of debris, tools, equipment, products, or any other materials. Action will be taken by the Event Organizer to remove any stored items at the expense of the stand builder or exhibitor. Fines may apply.
Vehicle Within Stand	Vehicles with combustion motors used within the stand space must have their tanks filled with only the minimum amount of fuel necessary to access the space of the stand and to be able to leave it until the event ends. Vehicles cannot be started during the event show days. All vehicles within a stand space must be approved ahead of time by event management.

Complex Structures

A complex structure is regarded as any construction which, due to Fira Regulations, requires the intervention of a competent technician related to the design, calculation or certification of its final strength or if the assessment of a significant risk is required.

Complex Structures are classified as follows:

Double Decker / Second-Storey stand
Any Structure Higher Than 5 Meters (Not including overhead hanging sign or truss)
Stages with Access or Platforms with a Height Equal to or Higher than 0.50 m.
Free-Standing Singular Structures over 4 meters high.

Complex structures must comply with the requirements set forth in the current regulations and, specifically, in the contents of all sections of the Spanish Technical Building Code, as well as the basic documents of structural safety (DB SE), fire safety (DB SI) and safe use and accessibility (DB SUA). Authorization to construct any of these structures must be requested providing the following documentation:

Pre-Show Approval	1. All exhibitors must submit their stand design to the Event Organizer (Diversified Communications) through the online Stand Approval Form. Design will be “Conditionally Approved” while waiting further approval from Fira Engineers. (The final approval is given by the Event Organizers.) 2. Calculations for the Complex Structure must be sent to Fira Complex Structure Engineer for Approval including the following as they apply: A structural study with static calculation, which includes the verification of each element of the structure and the description of loads transferred to the pavement under each support. A dimensioned floorplan and elevation drawings, including details of the handrails and stairs. The evacuation and fire detection plan for structures with a surface larger than 100 m². Assessment of risks and preventive measures to consider during the construction build up and break down process. In the case of a structure approved by a qualified and authorized entity, the approval certificate of the structure, along with the build-up and break down regulations shall be submitted to replace the structural study. Requirement! The calculations must be signed by the competent technician who made them with his name and profession. If you do not have your own technician, you can hire the service through the official supplier of fira Barcelona, Grao Tecnic at xavier@graotecnic.com. 3. Notify Fira Complex Structure Engineer if your own Spanish technician will provide the Asume and Solidity Certificate OR if you will hire this service through Servifira. Certificate of Solidity: It is a certificate that is made once the structure is built and corroborates that it is well executed and according to the calculations presented by the client in the pre-show phase. Asume: Required for all complex structures, this is a technical responsibility signed letter that indicates that a competent technician will supervise the assembly and will carry out the subsequent Certificate of Solidity. The certificate of solidity and the Asume are required for each complex structure element within your stand. Additionally, if a complex structure element spans over an aisle it is considered two separate complex structure elements. Option to Hire Servifira: For a flat fee of 421,82€, Servifira offers this service which includes the on-site review and approval through their technical department and final certificate of solidity and the Assume. It does not include the structural study with static calculations and a floorplan and elevation drawings (those should be presented by the Exhibitor). If you have any questions contact Servifira. 4. Receive approval from Fira Complex Structure Engineer once all of the above tasks have been completed. Amendments to Design Pre-Show: During the engineering review, if there are any objections or amendments needed to the design the exhibitor will work with the corresponding engineer until all the amendments have been made to the design for approval. Should any changes be required by the engineer, the exhibitor/stand builder must relay these adjustments to the organizer, so the stand design reflects all updates.
Installation Days	1. The responsible technician will supervise that the assembly of all the complex structures within your stand complies with the conditions established in the documentation previously provided by the exhibitor. 2. Before the event, provide Fira Complex Structure Engineer with Solidity Certificate endorsed by a local Technician. Once the construction of the complex structure is complete, the responsible technician shall issue the final certificate of solidity approved and stamped by the professional association.
Amendments to Design Onsite	The Event Organizer reserves the right to oblige the stand contractor to make any amendments to a stand build on-site, at the expense of the contractor/exhibitor, if they feel that it deviates from the rules and regulations, and/or standard health and safety policies.

Pre-Show Approval

1. All exhibitors must submit their stand design to the Event Organizer (Diversified Communications) through the online Stand Approval Form. Design will be “Conditionally Approved” while waiting further approval from Fira Engineers. (The final approval is given by the Event Organizers.)

2. Calculations for the Complex Structure must be sent to Fira Complex Structure Engineer for Approval including the following as they apply:

A structural study with static calculation, which includes the verification of each element of the structure and the description of loads transferred to the pavement under each support.
A dimensioned floorplan and elevation drawings, including details of the handrails and stairs.
The evacuation and fire detection plan for structures with a surface larger than 100 m².
Assessment of risks and preventive measures to consider during the construction build up and break down process.
In the case of a structure approved by a qualified and authorized entity, the approval certificate of the structure, along with the build-up and break down regulations shall be submitted to replace the structural study.
Requirement! The calculations must be signed by the competent technician who made them with his name and profession. If you do not have your own technician, you can hire the service through the official supplier of fira Barcelona, Grao Tecnic at xavier@graotecnic.com.

3. Notify Fira Complex Structure Engineer if your own Spanish technician will provide the Asume and Solidity Certificate OR if you will hire this service through Servifira.

Certificate of Solidity: It is a certificate that is made once the structure is built and corroborates that it is well executed and according to the calculations presented by the client in the pre-show phase.
Asume: Required for all complex structures, this is a technical responsibility signed letter that indicates that a competent technician will supervise the assembly and will carry out the subsequent Certificate of Solidity.

The certificate of solidity and the Asume are required for each complex structure element within your stand. Additionally, if a complex structure element spans over an aisle it is considered two separate complex structure elements.

Option to Hire Servifira: For a flat fee of 421,82€, Servifira offers this service which includes the on-site review and approval through their technical department and final certificate of solidity and the Assume. It does not include the structural study with static calculations and a floorplan and elevation drawings (those should be presented by the Exhibitor). If you have any questions contact Servifira.

4. Receive approval from Fira Complex Structure Engineer once all of the above tasks have been completed.

Amendments to Design Pre-Show: During the engineering review, if there are any objections or amendments needed to the design the exhibitor will work with the corresponding engineer until all the amendments have been made to the design for approval. Should any changes be required by the engineer, the exhibitor/stand builder must relay these adjustments to the organizer, so the stand design reflects all updates.

Installation Days

1. The responsible technician will supervise that the assembly of all the complex structures within your stand complies with the conditions established in the documentation previously provided by the exhibitor.

2. Before the event, provide Fira Complex Structure Engineer with Solidity Certificate endorsed by a local Technician. Once the construction of the complex structure is complete, the responsible technician shall issue the final certificate of solidity approved and stamped by the professional association.

Amendments to Design Onsite

The Event Organizer reserves the right to oblige the stand contractor to make any amendments to a stand build on-site, at the expense of the contractor/exhibitor, if they feel that it deviates from the rules and regulations, and/or standard health and safety policies.

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