All materials used in the construction and installation of exhibition booths and any other structures must entirely consist of fire-retardant materials as required by prevailing fire safety regulations. Materials used for the construction of exhibition booths should be non-combustible and must have a minimum flame-spread rating of Class 2.

Booths with ceilings are to be provided with a temporary sprinkler system (ball sprinkler) or any other automatic fire extinguisher system for every 12sqm of covered area. Note that all double-storey stands are deemed to have a ceiling. For a list of approved materials used in booth construction, see Stand or Booth Construction.