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Facility / Event Planning Guide /
10. Fire & Safety Reulations /
a. General Fire / Safety Regulations
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General Fire / Safety Regulations
The Rhode Island Convention Center abides by all standards established by the National
Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). You and your agents and employees must become familiar with
the Rhode Island Convention Center safety procedures and regulations, instruct its agents
and employees about the Center's evacuation plan in event of fire or other disaster and
formulate a specific plan to evacuate any disabled person.
All Licensees must, at all times, conduct their activities with full regard for public safety and
observe and abide by all NFPA regulations. They also must meet all requests of the Rhode Island
Convention Center or duly authorized government agencies and be responsible for the character, acts,
and conduct of all person admitted to the Premises.
Licensees shall not admit to the Premises any number of people that would cause an unsafe condition
and/or restrict attendees and personnel from safely and freely moving about in the Premises. The decision
of the Rhode Island Convention Center and the Fire Marshal in this respect shall be final.
No portion of the sidewalks, ramps, entrances and exits, corridors, passageways, vestibules, halls, lobbies,
stairways, escalators, elevators, driveways, or access to public utilities of the Convention Center shall be
obstructed or used for any other purpose than ingress and egress. Access to fire detection and suppression systems,
HVAC vents, and house lighting fixtures and controls shall not be covered or obstructed. Fire fighting and emergency
equipment shall not be hidden or obstructed, including fire extinguishers, fire hose cabinets, and fire alarm pull stations.
The Licensee shall not, without prior written approval, put up or operate any engine, motor, or
machinery on the premises, or use oils, burning fluids, camphene, kerosene, naptha, or gasoline for
either mechanical or other purposes, use any agent other than electric for illumination, or otherwise
bring combustible, explosive, or other dangerous or hazardous materials into the center.
Storage of crates is prohibited in the Rhode Island Convention Center without prior approval. Crate storage is the
responsibility of the Licensee. Any materials stored in the building in an unsafe manner will be moved at the owner's expense.
All bunting, table coverings, drapes, signs, banners, decorations, and other materials must be flame
resistant and are subject to inspection and flame testing by the Fire Marshal. All electrical equipment
must conform to the National Electrical Code and be UL Approved.
The following materials are prohibited without the prior written consent of the Center: gas or
electric cooking equipment, open flame devices, candles, vehicles, welding, cutting or brazing equipment,
ammunition, radioactive devices, flammable liquid pressure vessels, exhibits involving hazardous processing
and materials, fireworks or pyrotechnics, blasting agents or explosives, flammable cryogenic gases, aerosol
cans with flammable propellants, portable heating equipment, and other equipment or materials that increase
risk to fire and life safety. Should the use of any of these materials and/or devices be approved, the
Licensee is required to provide an adequate number of fire extinguishers or safety materials to be placed
in the vicinity of the material/equipment.
Vehicle gas tanks must be less than 3/4 but more than 1/8 full, and the cap for the fuel tank
must be locked closed and cannot be removed while in the building. Vehicle electrical systems
must be disconnected by removing at least one battery cable from each set of batteries. At no
time during a show may vehicles be moved.
Exit signage, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, pull stations, fire hose connections and all
fire-related equipment cannot be hidden, obstructed, or blocked. Any obstructions will be
moved at the expense of the Licensee.
No doors are to be propped or tied open at any time. Automatic closing devices are not to be
tampered with. No fire exits can be blocked by any means.
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Tel: 401-458-6000 • Fax: 401-458-6500 • Email: jmcginn@smgricc.com
One Sabin Street, Providence, RI 02903-1814
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