4.4.1.12 Fire extinguishers
At least one suitable fire extinguisher (e.g. 6 kg ABC powder
extinguisher) with at least 10 extinguishing units (LE) must be
kept on the stands during the setting-up and dismantling period
as well as during the exhibition. Reference must be made to the
location of the extinguisher on the stand in accordance with the
accident prevention regulations BGV A8. Depending on the
stand space, more fire extinguishers may be required. On twostorey
stands, a fire extinguisher must be kept on all descending
stairs on the upper floor. Assessment shall be as per BGR 133 –
“Rules for the equipping of workplaces with fire extinguishers”
table 4 for medium fire risk.
