Fort Lauderdale Fire Department Requirements
No Smoking - In accordance with the Florida Clean
Air Act, W.M.A.'s smoking policy restricts smoking
to designated smoking sections outside the building.
Smoking is prohibited at all times in the exhibition
hall, restrooms and concession stands. While W.M.A.
maintains signage, the cooperation of show management
in encouraging compliance is requested.
- Exit doors must be unlocked when building is
occupied. (This includes during set-up).
- All aisles and paths of egress must be kept clear
and maintain minimum widths as per plans.
- All decorative material must be flame retardant.
Fire suppression equipment cannot be concealed or
obstructed.
- Detailed floor plans including location of exits,
aisles and their widths, display booths with size
and location of all fire protection equipment must
be submitted for approval.
- Copy of approved floor plan must be available
on site.
- Overcrowding shall not be permitted.
- Noncombustible ashtrays shall be at all entrances.
- All loose seating shall be fastened in groups
of not less than three (3) but not more than seven
(7).
- Canopies & Tents
- Building permit required
- Minimum 30' from building
- Tents will require fire watch
- Fireworks & Pyrotechnics
- Fire permit required with fire watch
- Electric cords from portable equipment (lamps,
etc) shall not exceed six (6) ft.
- Gang plugs shall not be allowed - multi outlet,
UL approved circuit bars acceptable.
- Seating & Aisles - Floor Level
- Maximum travel distance to exit 150'
- Aisle width - minimum 6 ft.
- Standard Seating - l2" minimum clearance between
seats
- Continental Seating
- 18" clearance for 18 or less seats
- 20" clearance for 35
- 21" clearance for 45
- 22" clearance for 46 or more
- Deviation from approved floor plans must have
F.D. approval prior to show opening.
- Circumstances not covered during the review process
are subject to all applicable regulations as deemed
necessary by the Fire Department.
- Each show must be reviewed on an individual basis.
It is impossible to predict the make-up and circumstances
of each event. Additionalprecautions are often necessary.
For Further Information, Please Contact Community
Inspection at 954-828-5207.
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