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Stand Inspections

Some stands may need an inspection by a structural engineer to make sure they are safe for the public.

Stands that use only a shell scheme do not require an inspection.

Stands that are just tabletop with pull up banner do not require an inspection.

If you have a complex stand, it will be subject to an inspection (fee to be confirmed). It is the responsibility of the stand designer to determine whether a structure is complex or not.

Examples of complex structures:

  • Any structure, regardless of its height, which requires structural calculations
  • Multi-storey stands
  • Custom-built/bespoke suspended structures
  • Sound/lighting towers
  • Temporary tiered
  • Platforms and stages of 0.6m in height and over and all platforms and stages for public use (not including stand floor flats and platforms)

The organiser and the show contractor reserve the right to deem a structure ‘complex’ where this has not correctly been determined by the designer.

Submitting plans and risk assesments

If you require a stand isnpection you must

1. Contact the show contractor and inform them: jack@periscopelive.com

2. Submit stand plans and if asked structural calculations.

3. Submit CDM Phase Plan.

4. Submit a Method Statment and Risk Assesment

Not sure?

If you believe you rmay equire a stand inspection, or wish to check if you need one please contact the show contractor:

jack@periscopelive.com

Charges for Stand Inspections.

UKGE employs a structural engineer for the show who will conduct the inspections.
A fee of £60 plus VAT* will be charged for these inspections

*(This price is current as per the 2024 show, though may be subject to change in 2025).

Stand Height Limitation

No part of a stand or exhibit should exceed four metres in height. This does not aply to banners hanging above a stand.