Exhibit

Decorative Materials
Nothing may be taped, nailed, tacked, or otherwise affixed to ceilings, painted surfaces, fire sprinklers, columns, fabric or decorative walls. The release of glitter and distribution of any adhesive-backed sticker is also strictly forbidden.

All decorative materials must be non flammable material or treated with a flame retardant solution and documentation available to the fire inspector.  Table cloths on display tables must be flame retardant if used near a heat source such as cooking devices.  MSFC 805.2

Acoustical and decorative materials including, but not limited to cotton, hay, paper, straw, moss, bamboo and woodchips shall be treated with flame retardant.  MSFC 805.1 & NFPA 705

Additional, the following items must be treated with flame retardant: drapes, banners, all decorative fabrics, as well as all hangings, curtains and drops, Christmas trees, projection screens, plastics and all other decorative materials.

Smoking / Tobacco Policy
Under the provisions of the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act in 1975, Saint Paul RiverCentre is a non-smoking building. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas both public as well as back-of-house areas and loading docks at all times.   MSFC 310.2

Under Minnesota State Law the giveaway of tobacco products of any kind is strictly prohibited.

No person shall distribute promotional samples of smokeless tobacco products or cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, or other tobacco products as defined to the general public. MINN. STAT. §§ 325F.77 (2010) & 325F.78 (1986).

Carpeting
When installing carpeting in the facility, your service contractor must use a low-residue tape such as Scotch Brand 2090. Ordinary types of carpet tape damage the special concrete and terrazzo floor surfaces when they are removed.

Lost & Found
All found articles are placed in Saint Paul RiverCentre's Administrative Office located on the 5th floor of RiverCentre. To inquire about lost items, contact our lost and found department at (651) 265-4817.

Parking/Vehicles
Vehicles are permitted in the loading dock areas for purposes of loading and unloading freight. Unless they represent part of display, vehicles may not be parked in the exhibit halls. Display vehicles and equipment exhibited inside the building including gas powered snow blowers, lawn mowers, boats, ATV’s, motorcycles and snowmobiles must have gas caps taped or locked, batteries disconnected, and shall not be fueled in the building.  Fuel in the fuel tank shall not exceed ¼ of the tank capacity or 5 gallons, whichever is less.  (MSFC 314.4)

Licenses and Permits
All exhibitors who sell merchandise from the show floor, or take orders on either a wholesale or retail basis, must contact the City of Saint Paul Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection (LIEP) for license and permit requirements. Call (651) 266-9107 or (651) 266-8989.

Minnesota State Tax
Minnesota State Tax information can be obtained from the State of Minnesota, Business Records Department, 600 Robert Street North, Saint Paul (651) 296-6181. See the State's sales tax web page for more information.

Exhibitor Services
Saint Paul RiverCentre sells facility services such as electricity, internet, cable, telephone, etc. directly to exhibitors and assists during the event.  Exhibitor services can be purchased online at the RiverCentre website.  If you have specific questions about our services or the online ordering process, please call (651) 265-4800.  To order services, click here.

Cleaning Services
Saint Paul RiverCentre staff will vacuum aisles and public spaces for each event.  Booth cleaning is the responsibility of the show decorator.   Special receptacles are available for compostable materials, as well as recyleable materials including shrink wrap, cardboard, carpet and pallets.

Cash Machine
Cash machines are located in the Skyway Lobby of Saint Paul RiverCentre and Gate 1 of Xcel Energy Center.

Accessibility
Each level of Saint Paul RiverCentre is fully accessible. ADA parking exists on each level of the RiverCentre Parking and guests can access the facility via skyway from the parking ramp.  Covered drop off locations and electronic doors are also present on Kellogg Blvd.

Helium Balloons
Helium Balloons are prohibited unless they are properly secured to a fixed surface for the duration of an event.  The distribution of helium balloons is strictly prohibited.  Balloons that get released into the air will result in a retrieval fee.

Power Jacks in Elevators
Power jacks are NOT permitted in the freight elevators.  Only manual pallet jacks permitted.  Any damage incurred to the elevator or surrounding areas due to freight movement will be at the expense of the user.

Cooking and Food-Warming Devices
Cooking and food warming devices shall be placed on non-combustible materials, such as a metal tray, be isolated from the public by a four foot space, and be limited to 288 square inches of cooking area. A non-combustible shield or barrier to protect the public from heat sources is acceptable in lieu of the space requirements.  Table cloths or draping used on tables near cooking equipment, must be treated flame retardant and proof furnished to the Fire Inspector. LSC 9-4.4.3(9)

Booths containing cooking devices shall be provided with a fire extinguisher with a rating not less than 2A10BC fire extinguisher readily available for use. A K-type fire extinguisher must be provided and available for use when fat deep fryers are used.  MSFC 904.11.5 & NFPA 10 2-2.3 & LSC 9-4.4.3

Portable Spotlights
All clamp-on types of portable spotlights shall be protected from metal-to-metal contact by having electrical insulating pads or wrapping permanently attached to the lamp holder clamp.   Use of ceramic-porcelain or molded composition type of neck-shell is the only type approved. On/off switches are usually located in the neck.

Where any spotlight or lamp is subject to physical damage, damp places, or comes into contact with combustible material, it shall be equipped with a substantial guard attached to the lamp holder or the handle. Flexible cord extensions may only be used for portable lamps/appliances that are of allowable amperage for the size and type of three (3) conductor cords connecting to and for the utilization of any equipment. The third conductor is used for equipment grounding purposes.

Obstructions
Nothing shall be hung from or affixed to any sprinkler heads or piping. All exit doors shall be in operable condition at all times. Exit signs, manual pull stations, fire department handsets, fire hose cabinets shall not be obstructed in any manner. All entrances, exits aisles, stairways, lobbies and passageways, fire and life safety devices shall be unobstructed at all times. Booth construction shall be substantial and fixed in position in a specified area for the duration of the show. Easels, signs, etc., shall not be placed beyond booth area into aisles.

1. Overnight sleeping in any facility or loading docks
2. Hazardous refrigerants such as sulfur dioxide and ammonia
3. Electrical equipment or installation not conforming to code
4. Fireworks or Pyrotechnics (must have a permit) MSFC 3308.1.1
5.  Blasting Agents
6. Explosives
7. Flammable cryogenic gasses
8. Aerosol cans with flammable propellants.
9. Smoking  MSFC 310.2
10. Fueling of motor vehicles  MSFC 314.4
11. Class I liquids, including gasoline  MSFC 3404.3.4.2
12. Gas operated cooking equipment 
13. Wood matches with all-surface strikes
14. Cellulose nitrate motion picture film
15. Portable heating equipment
16. Propane over five pound containers/closer than 20 feet  NFPA 58

1. Material-handling equipment other than electrically powered.
2. Electrically powered tools and equipment other than those listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
3. Portable heating equipment.
4. Welding, cutting or brazing without special permit from the Saint Paul Bureau of Fire Prevention.
5. Painting with flammable or volatile paints and finishes.
6. Other equipment or operations that increase risk to fire and life safety.

1. Natural gas fire equipment
2. Cooking equipment
3. Open flame devices
4. Candles (require protective shields)
5. Exhibits involving hazardous processing or materials
6. Firearms and ammunition  MSFC 3306 & NFPA 495
7. Pressure vessels
8. Fossil fuel powered equipment
9. Hydraulically powered equipment using flammable fluids
10. Radiation producing devices, including lasers
11. Flammable liquids
12. Electrical equipment or installations not conforming to the National Electrical Code
13. Other materials or processes judged by the facility Fire Marshal to increase the risk to fire and life safety
14. Fireworks or Pyrotechnics (must have a permit)  MSFC 3308.1.1

1. The nature of the process or equipment to be used;
2. The quantity of restricted material to be used; and
3. What provisions will be made to provide fire suppression or other life safety measures which will prevent any injury, harm, or damage. The request must be submitted to facility management 30 days in advance of the show preferably with pictures. It will then be given to the facility Fire Marshal who will approve or reject the request. Written notification will be returned to the originator of the request.

1. No vehicles will be allowed in tunnel areas, loading docks or exhibit halls without prior ID.
2. Only company-owned vehicles with proper signage (permanently affixed decals) or temporary loading/unloading permits will be allowed in work areas.
3. Independent decorators and sub-contractors must be properly bonded, insured and have access permission to loading/unloading areas through the major decorator.
4. Individual exhibitors loading/unloading merchandise must secure a temporary access permit prior to entering booth areas from decorator service desk or show office.
5. Forklifts and other heavy carts will not be allowed in carpeted areas without proper wrapping on tires.
6. Keep all fire lanes clear at all times for immediate use by emergency vehicles. Violators will be towed.