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Test for construction Hall Stand No.
requiring official approval Exhibitor
Request 2008
Messe Berlin, ST21: Fax: +49(0)30/30 38-28 98
Post: Messe Berlin GmbH, Service + Technik, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin
For queries: Phone: +49(0)30/30 38-28 23 to 28 29
E-Mail: messetechnik@messe-berlin.de
Application deadline: 18. 07. 2008
In accordance with the Technical Guidelines of Messe Berlin we here-
Construction requiring offical
approval are (pls see Technical
by apply for the issue of an approval, limited to the duration of the fair,
Guidelines): for the following
Stand structures with two or .............................................................................................................
more storeys, see item 4.2.1
Special stuctures/ .............................................................................................................
constructions, special structural
components, structures over
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public access areas, platforms, Size/Area for construction ............................................................. m2
see item 4.2.1
Auditoriums with a capacity in The following documents are hereby enclosed, in German,
excess of 200 persons, see item with reference to the relevant DIN technical standards:
4.4.4
Aisles, gangways, steps, Description of structure
railings, parapets, see item 4.6
Location plan
Outdoor structures, see item 4.8
Contractual partner: Messe Berlin GmbH
The mentioned prices for test and proved statical calculation/Test book/Type test (original issue)
approval are subject to statutory (please see item 4.2.1)
valued-added tax.
Load for column each/conductive load into the floor
By signing the order you acknowledge
the stipulated conditions. In all cases, Construction drawings
unless otherwise stated (see below),
the invoice for the services will be Groundplans, views, sections (3 copies)
presented to the company placing
the order. Calculation of area for construction, able to be proved
Messe Berlin will charge EUR 6,00 per m2 stand construction,
at minimum EUR 260,00 for test and approval of the supplied
documents being correct and complete, and for one technical
The documents must be signed inspection of the construction incl. stairways and parapets.
by the exhibitor (client)
and by the person preparing
the design/structural engineer! Additional inspections will be charged with proof of time.
Remark Messe Berlin:
passed on:
Please note: For later alteration of invoices EUR 30.00 plus VAT will be charged in addition.
Name and address of exhibitor (if recipient of invoice):
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Name and address of recipient of invoice (if not identical with exhibitor):
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Contact on the stand: Phone: Telefax:
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E-Mail:
Legally binding signature and company stamp:
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We are only ordering by order and on account of the exhibitor (services will be charged to the exhibitor).
Date: Name of the customer (in block letters):
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As of: May 2007 / Subject to alteration / Legal venue and place of jurisdiction is Berlin-Charlottenburg
Approval, testing and exemption of structures requiring a building permit
(see Technical Guidelines items 4.2.1, 4.9.3, 4.9.4, 4.9.5 and 4.9.6)
Assuming that the Technical Directives for the design and Individual loads on supporting pillars
construction of the stand are adhered to, it is not necessary to
submit drawings in order to obtain approval for single-storey The load to which the floor can be subjected varies between the
stand structures in the exhibition halls. different halls (see Hall Data). Proof must be provided that the
foundation pressure of the pillars does not exceed the permitted
Construction application/ foundation pressure of the hall floors.
Structures requiring a building permit
AIl other stand structures, mobile stands, outdoor structures, Responsible site supervisor
special structures and constructions require approval. The "site supervisor" appointed by the stand construction
Two-storey structures may possibly be allowed, subject to the company or the exhibitor to oversee the work, and whose name
approval of the relevant project management of Messe Berlin. must be supplied to Messe Berlin, is responsible for ensuring
The application must be submitted immediately after receiving compliance with the Technical Directives. If this site supervisor
notification that a stand has been assigned. does not have sufficient specialised knowledge or experience
Two-storey structures are not possible in Halls 8.1, 10.1 and of particular items of work or aspects of the work, he must
11.1, and only at certain locations in Halls 14.1 and 15.1. obtain the services of suitable experts.
Unless otherwise stated in the case of specific trade fairs, the
maximum permitted height above the ground is 6.00 metres. Stand construction approval
If an area of more than 30 m2 is covered over with material that After scrutiny, the copy of the stand construction plans,
is not suitable for use with sprinkler systems, a sprinkler system endorsed as approved, will be returned to the exhibitor/stand
must be installed. constructor.
Stand structures bordering on neighbouring stands must be Stand construction work may not commence until the approval
painted in neutral white above a height of 2.50 m. endorsement has been granted.
The following documents in German are required no later
Acceptance
than 6 weeks prior to the start of construction when app-
lying for approval for Acceptance will be carried out or coordinated by Messe Berlin
Stand structures with two or more storeys (see item 4.2.1) after approval has been granted for the construction of the
stand, and following the erection of the supporting structure, the
Special structures/constructions, special structural responsible site supervisor shall apply to Messe Berlin for
components, structures over public access areas, platforms acceptance.
(see item 4.2.1)
Auditoriums with a capacity in excess of 200 persons (see Cladding may only be added to the supporting structure after
item 4.4.4) the structure has been approved as being free of defects.
Aisles, gangways, steps, railings, parapets (see item 4.6) During the construction phase, if it is established that a stand or
Outdoor structures (see item 4.8) stand construction that was initially categorised by the exhibitor
or stand constructor as being of a basic design subsequently
the following documents, in German (in duplicate) are required proves to comprise a non-standard design (as determined by
at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the event: Messe Berlin), an acceptance process must immediately be
a) examined static calculation in accordance with German initiated.
industrial standards and technical rules. Examined in the
aforementioned sense applies to stress analysis documents Prior to the start of the fair a final acceptance of all the fair
(incl. test report), which have been examined exclusively by structures will be carried out. If required, Messe Berlin GmbH
a technical inspector or a structural stability expert will call in the services of specialised authorities or qualified
approved in accordance with the respective state experts (e. g. construction supervisory authority, professional
building regulations, association, fire service, trading standards department, police,
technical supervisory board TÜV).
b) description of the building, location plan,
c) stand construction drawings to a scale of 1 : 100 (layout, If defects are discovered in structures at trade fairs a deadline
elevations, sections), will be given in writing for their elimination.
d) item a) does not apply if a type certification suitable for If defects are not remedied, even after instructions to do so
examination or a valid inspect and test log in accordance have been issued, partial or even complete use of the stand for
with FIBauR (Directive on the Construction and Operation of the exhibition may be prohibited. This prohibition on the use of
Temporary Structures) is submitted. Submitted valid inspect the stand may be effected by Messe Berlin by the imposition of
and test logs will be shown by Messe Berlin on behalf of the certain measures (cordoning off, closure of the stand,
exhibitor to the local Building Inspectorate responsible for interruption of supplies to the stand. Such measures do not
the final acceptance. affect the obligation to pay the stand rental charge.
The exhibitor/stand constructor will be invoiced for the costs of
the construction approval process. Fees
In addition to type testing/type certification for individual items Messe Berlin will apply the scale of fees listed overleaf for
of technical equipment, e. g. sports and games equipment with examination and approval of the documents submitted, to
mechanical or electrical functions, the following documents, in ensure that they are correct and complete, and for single
German, must be submitted for inspection: acceptance of the supporting structure including stairs and
Description of construction and operation, railings/parapets.
Design drawings, For single-storey exhibition stands or stand structures the
Proofs of stability, usable stand area is calculated on the basis of the usable area,
usually that accessible to persons, of the upper floor, and, if
TÜV test certificates, approvals appropriate, this will also include the stand area covered by
or other, special stand constructions.
Statement of EU conformity issued by a recognised
certification authority or an equivalent manufacturer's Work involving fire risks
statement in accordance with BauPG, §§ 9, 10. The above
documents may also be required. Work involving the risk of fire may only be carried out subject to
prior application and approval.
If none of the stress analysis documents examined as stated
above are available, they may be drawn up with the assistance This approval is issued by Messe Berlin together with the
of Messe Berlin. The costs will be borne by the exhibitor/stand certificate. Application forms/certificates should be requested if
constructor. required.
Messe Berlin GmbH, Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, Commercial Register: HRG Amtsgericht Charlottenburg 92 HRB 5484
Board of Management: Raimund Hosch (Chairman), Dr. Christian Göke, VAT Id No. DE 136629714, Tax No. 453/04182