Electrics

Shell scheme exhibitors should be aware that it is possible that their stand will need to house the mains electrical box to which the shell scheme elsectrics are connected. This will be positioned as unobtrusively as possible but are an essential part of the show infastructure and cannot be removed.

All shell scheme exhibitors (including those within the product zones and associated pavilions) are provided with basic electrics as a part of the stand cost. These electrical packages are dependent on the size of the stand, please see the list below to check what electrics are included in your stand:

• Stands up to and including 18m² receive
  • 1 x 5ft fluorescent light fitting
  • 1 x 500 watt socket
• Stands larger than 18m² but no more than 36m² receive
  • 2 x 5ft fluorescent light fittings
  • 2 x 500 watt sockets
• Stands larger than 36m² receive
  • 3 x 5ft fluorescent light fittings
  • 3 x 500 watt sockets

Although these packages are not changeable for other fittings, you can of course order extra fittings and sockets to meet your display needs.

If you would like your electrical sockets or lights placed in a specific location then please submit a grid plan to the electrical team clearly marking the required locations. We recommend that the fluorescent fittings are positioned on the rear of your open edge fascia, and for obvious safety reasons, sockets should be positioned at the base of a wall.

If you do not tell the contractor where you want the electrics to be placed, prior to deadline date, they will be sited in the most logical position and moving them may cause the exhibitor to incur additional fees.

NB Exhibitors are advised that the standard electrical fittings on a shell scheme are not designed for appliances such as kettles, coffee makers and vacuum cleaners. 

If your exhibits and machinery require more than 3,000 watts single phase then you will need to order one or more mains supplies.

These mains are available in two standard formats:

• Single phase 230volts
• Three phase 400volts

To ensure that the electrical contractor provides you with the most cost-effective mains solution for your exhibits and machinery please follow the following process:

• List each exhibit with their electrical ratings on the electrics order form
• Provide a scale plan of the stand showing the machine positions (keep in mind the electrical outlet point on the machines relative to the service ducts running under the stand

The contractor will use this information to quote you the best price solution available.

Each exhibit and machine must be supplied to the show complete with the correctly rated tails/leads. Machines fitted with C-Form plugs in sizes 16/32/63/125 amp can be directly connected, power requirements above this will require a direct connection and it is up to the exhibitor to provide the correct leads: Failure to do so will incur additional cost and possibly lengthy delays in energising your exhibits.

It is vital that you inform the electrical contractors of your machinery mains needs the stated deadline and you will be required to pay the quotation in full in compliance with the payment terms.

1. The Organiser reserves the right to disconnect the electrical supply to any installation which violates the stand build regulations in any way or, in the opinion of the Operations Team, the Electrical Contractor or the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), is considered dangerous or likely to cause annoyance to visitors or other Exhibitors.
2. All electrical installations on stands, features, displays or exhibits shall comply with;
   1. The Local Authorities and applicable Acts
   2. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
   3. The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
   4. The Association of Event Venues & Association of Electrical Contractors regulations for stand electrical installations.
3. The Organiser provides all necessary general lighting throughout the Exhibition Halls.
4. All electrical work carried out on behalf of the exhibitor will be subject to inspection and approval by the official electrical contractor, GES Ltd, and the National Exhibition Centre Ltd before energisation of any mains supply.
5. Each stand must have its own means of isolation situated in an accessible position.
6. The Organiser actively encourages exhibitors to insist upon high standards of both workmanship and equipment. In the event of dissatisfaction with the work being carried out or equipment used, exhibitors should firstly contact Mark Simpkins at GES. Should this matter be unresolved, complaints and queries should be immediately brought to the attention of the Organising Office during the build-up or open period. No complaints will be dealt with after the show.
7. Prefabricated, pre-wired units may be used, provided the Electrical Contractor is informed, in advance, of the electrical loading of the unit.
8. All prefabricated units, as well as exhibitors’ own fittings, must comply with all electrical wiring regulations (full copy can be obtained from the Contractor) and will be subject to testing and spot checks. If for any reason the units or fittings do not comply, then the stand will not be energised.
9. Any portable appliance connected to a socket must have been PAT tested and labelled by a competent person before it is plugged in and energised. The responsibility for ensuring this testing is carried out is that of the person or persons responsible for bringing the equipment into the exhibition.