Stand Inspections
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 banners do not require an inspection.
If you have a complex stand, or a constructed stand it will be subject to an inspection. It is the responsibility of the stand designer to determine whether a structure is complex or not. If you have a complex stand build completed on your behalf, you may require a stand inspection. Please submit your plans to jack@periscopelive.com by no later than 31st March 2026.
If you do this there is no charge for a stand inspection. However if you have not submitted your plans, you will be subject to an inspection fee of £200 + vat.
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)
Constructed Stands
These are stands build from separate elements usually put together using power tools. (This does not include self assembly tents and gazebos.)
The organiser and the show contractor reserve the right to deem a structure ‘complex’ or 'constructed' where this has not correctly been determined by the designer.
Submitting plans and risk assesments
If you require a stand inspection you must
- Contact the show contractor and inform them: jack@periscopelive.com
- Submit stand plans and if asked structural calculations.
- Submit CDM Phase Plan.
- Submit a Method Statment and Risk Assesment
Not sure?
If you believe you rmay require a stand inspection, or wish to check if you need one please contact the show contractor:
Deadline
The deadline for submission of stand plans is 31st March 2026.
Charges for Stand Inspections.
Stand inspections are free providing you have submitted your plans to
the show contractor: jack@periscopelive.com.
If you have not submitted your plans, you will be subject to an inspection fee of £200 + vat.