Bob
Thomas, CME | LVCVA POLICY ON HALOGEN LIGHTING
Update & Clarification of IntentThis statement is being issued to clarify all prior communications concerning the use of halogen lighting at LVCVA facilities, including the policy statement issued August 1st, 2002. Why is LVCVA Restricting the Use of Halogen Lighting?
LVCVA has experienced several fire safety incidents arising from the use of stem and track mounted halogen light fixtures attached to exhibit booths and where the fixtures utilize linear halogen bulbs. Typically these hazards arise from misuse and poor maintenance practices, rather than from any deficiency in the design of the fixture or the halogen bulb it contains. Misuse encountered by the LVCVA has included failure to correctly install the fixtures in a secure fashion and failure to ensure that fixtures are not in close proximity to drapes, displayed items, or similar flammable material.
Poor maintenance includes replacing bulbs with higher wattages than the permitted maximum marked on the fixture, failure to replace lenses or shields after re-lamping, failure to follow lamp manufacturer's instruction concerning direct contact with the bulb, and replacement of broken lenses and other components with sub-standard, non- approved, parts. These practices are not within the ability of LVCVA or the equipment manufacturer/distributor to supervise, and may result in safety risks. What Halogen Lighting is Covered by this Policy?
This policy covers only certain restrictions on stem and track mounted halogen lighting installed by display contractors and exhibitors for the temporary lighting of exhibit booths. Stem mounted fixtures employ an arm that extends outward from the mounting mechanism, and which is typically terminated in a light head that pivots, swivels, or is otherwise movable. The use of stem and track mounted halogen or other fixtures employing either a linear halogen bulb (Fig. 1) or a non-shielded halogen bulb (Fig. 2) is not allowed.
What Halogen Lighting is NOT Covered by this Policy? Halogen bulbs, or lighting fixtures (including track lighting) containing halogen bulbs, that are being displayed or demonstrated as part of an exhibiting company's product line or business in its booth, and any theater, stage, or studio lighting equipment utilizing halogen bulbs, are not covered by this policy. How do the Restrictions Affect Stem and Track Mounted Halogen Light Fixtures? Unless otherwise stated in this policy, stem or track mounted halogen light fixtures installed in LVCVA facilities must:
Effective Date This halogen lighting policy is being phased in and will be fully effective on January 1 st , 2003.
Alternative Designs The LVCVA will periodically review this policy, and take into consideration any improvements in products and practices that provide appropriate levels of operational safety. Draft 11.01.02
The latest information can be found at: http://www.lvcva.com/tradeshows/halogen_restrictions.html
DISAPPROVED HALOGEN BULBS :
APPROVED HALOGEN BULBS - 75watts max Figure 3. Self-Shielded Bulbs
MR 11/16 MR-16
PAR 14, 16, 20, 30, 38 Covered - Line Voltage
LVCVA
Meetings Division ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This information is provided by Exhibit and Event Management:
Bob Thomas, CME is Founder and President of Exhibit and Event Management - an exhibit management and consulting company based in Columbus Ohio . He is also Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Trade Show Exhibitors Association and has been managing trade show and marketing exhibits for more than 15 years.
Bob Thomas, CME Exhibit and Event Management 3227 Mountview Road Columbus OH 43221 614.538.9004 office 877.299.5836 toll free 614.538.9019 fax |
