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 flame-proof in accordance with the Saint Paul Fire Department regulations. This includes drapes, banners, all decorative fabrics, poster paper, foam core board, as well as all hangings, curtains, and drops, Christmas trees, projection screens, plastics and all other decorative materials.

Smoking 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 at all times.

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 RiverCentres Administrative Office. To inquire about lost items, contact the Administrative Office at 651-265-4800.

Parking/Vehicles
Vehicles are permitted in exhibit hall areas strictly for purposes of loading and unloading freight. Unless they represent part of display, vehicles may not remain parked in the exhibit halls. Display vehicles must conform to state and city fire codes as it pertains to fuel tanks and battery connections. Overnight parking in the loading dock area is strictly prohibited unless authorized in advance by your Event Manger.

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 651-266-9090.

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.

Telecommunications
Our staff installs your telecommunication lines and instruments and offers you a variety of special features for voice and data lines. Prior to move-in we will request a deposit or credit card number. When your event is over, we will send you a bill or put it on your card.

Electrical Services
All electrical connections must be made by our union electricians. The current rates and advance scheduling for service are available by contacting your Promoter or the Event Manager.

Lighting
Full exhibit floor lighting is provided at no charge 30 minutes prior to the scheduled opening of your exhibit program and 30 minutes following closing.

Housekeeping
Housekeeping will vacuum aisles, registration and lounge areas and booths for a fee upon request during non-open hours.They will also take care of disposal of crates and debris left outside the booths.

Cash Machine
Saint Paul RiverCentre has a cash machine located in the Skyway Lobby and Xcel Energy Center Gate 1.

Accessibility
Each level of RiverCentre is fully accessible. For specific information on drop-off sites, elevator locations and single stall accessible restrooms please contact the Event Manager.

Shuttle Bus Drop Off Locations
A curb cut on Kellogg Boulevard along the entire front of the Kellogg Lobby allows buses to pull out of traffic to unload attendees.

Cooking and Food-Warming Devices
Cooking and food warming devices shall be placed on non-combustible materials, be kept two feet from any combustible materials, be isolated from the public by a four foot space, and be limited to 288 square inches of cooking area. 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

Booths containing cooking devices must have a 2AB10BC fire extinguisher readily available for use. Fire extinguishers must be fully charged and in operable condition. 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 specified area for the duration of the show. Easels, signs, etc., shall not be placed beyond booth area into aisles.

Prohibited Materials, Processes, and Equipment
Use of the following materials, processes, or equipment is prohibited:

1. Overnight sleeping in any facility
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) UFC 78.102
5. Blasting Agents
6. Explosives
7. Flammable cryogenic gasses
8. Aerosol cans with flammable propellants.
9. Smoking UFC 13.105/UFC 25.110
10. Fueling of motor vehicles
11. Class I liquids, including gasoline UFC 79.201(e)
12. Gas operated cooking equipment LSC 9-4.4.3
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 3-4.8.1

Combustion engines
Any autos, trucks, motorcycles, boats, other motorized vehicles or other flammable fueled engines displayed shall conform to the following requirements:

Fuel tanks, unless never having held fuel, shall be maintained between 1/3 and 1/2 full. Caps for fuel tank fill pipes shall be maintained locked. If it is not practical to attach such a cap, an alternate method shall be employed with prior permission from the facility Fire Marshal. No fueling may take place in the building (LSC 9 - 4.4.4)

The electrical system shall be de-energized, either by:

1. Removing the battery (ies);
2. Removing the battery cables; or
3. Disconnecting both the battery cables and covering them with electrical tape or other similar insulating material. (LSC 9-4.4.4)

Prohibited Equipment and Operations During Set-up and Dismantling
The following equipment or operations are prohibited during exhibition, booth construction, or dismantling:

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

Materials, Processes or Equipment Requiring Special Permission or Permits For Use

Use, display or storage of the following restricted material, processes, or equipment is subject to approval and requires special permission from the Fire Marshal:

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 UFC 77.202 (a) and UFC 77.106
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) UFC 78.102

Special Approval
To obtain special approval, the exhibitor shall submit in writing to the Fire Marshal:

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.

Move-in/Move-out Procedures
Only hand carried freight will be allowed through RiverCentre lobbies.

The major decorator of an exhibition event shall maintain control of the exhibit floor during set-up and dismantling:

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 with out proper wrapping on tires.
6. Keep all fire lanes clear at all times for immediate use by emergency vehicles. Violators will be towed at owner's expense.