GENERAL FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
THIS PROPERTY BELONGS TO THE 22nd DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASOCIATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PERSONS ENTERING THIS FACILITY MUST FOLLOW THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS FACILITY:
The 22nd DAA reserves the right to evict any individual who violates these rules and regulations.
- No person shall enter upon the property unless attending an event or conducting lawful business with the 22nd DAA or its leaseholders. Any violator will be the subject to arrest for violation of penal Code section 602 (Trespassing.)
- The 22nd DAA reserves the right to deny ticket sales and/or admission to the grounds or to any individual.
- Anyone engaging in disruptive conduct including fighting, using/displaying offensive language or any other conduct disruptive to operations or patrons will result in eviction and/or arrest.
- No tailgating.
- No alcoholic beverages may be brought onto the fairgrounds. The only alcoholic beverages permitted on the premises are those distributed by the 22nd DAA food service contractor. Alcohol must be consumed in designated areas. All other will be confiscated.
- No glass beverage containers are permitted.
- Selling, advertising or distributing any product, service, or printed material without prior authorization by the 22nd DAA is prohibited.
- No firearms or weapons of any nature whatsoever may be brought onto the fairgrounds without prior authorization of the 22nd DAA or its lessee.
- No pets or other animals are permitted except guide dogs, service dogs, or signal dogs, as defined in Civil Code section 54, or with prior authorization of the 22nd DAA or its lessee.
- Visitors are required to wear footwear.
- The use of skateboards and roller-skates is prohibited without prior authorization of the 22nd DAA or its lessee.
- Bicycles may be ridden in the parking lots but are not allowed in pedestrian areas. Bicycle racks are provided at entrance gates.
- This facility permits smoking in designated areas only. Tobacco smoke is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
- Traffic and parking laws are strictly enforced. Improperly parked vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense.
- All vehicles must comply with the posted speed limit of 15mph.
- All vehicles entering the grounds must comply with the direction and instruction of parking staff. Any violation of this rule may result in the towing of the vehicle and occupants subject to arrest for violation of the Penal Code section 602 (Trespassing.)
- No unauthorized overnight parking.
- Any unauthorized vehicle found on the property will be towed at owner’s expense. CVC section 22658 (a) (1) Contact San Diego Sheriff’s department 760-966-3500.
- All off-road activity is prohibited.
EXHIBITOR SPECIFIC RULES
- No signs, banners, decorations, or materials of any nature are to be taped, tacked, secured, fastened, or anchored to any building part, wall, pillar, door, or window.
- No outside food or beverage is allowed inside the facility. Please contact our in house food and beverage provider at 858-755-6345 for this service.
- No items may be thrown at any time from vendor booth(s).
- Boxes or trash may not be thrown into the aisles during show hours.
- Locking or removing valuables from your booth nightly is recommended.
- No items whatsoever are to be placed in the aisles (tables, chairs, product, etc.)
- Literature on display shall be limited to reasonable quantities. Reserve supplies shall be kept in closed containers and stores in a neat and compact manner.
- The use of flammable gases (Acetylene, Hydrogen, Propane, Butane and L.P.G.) is strictly prohibited inside the building.
- Flame Retardant Treatment
- All decorations, drapes, signs, banners, sails, acoustical materials, hay straw, moss, split bamboo, and all dried vegetation (palm fronds, corn stalks, etc.) shall be flame retarded to the satisfaction of the State Fire Marshal.
- A State Fire Marshal’s Certificate of Flame Retardency is required, or the ability to pass the inspectors field flame test.
- Most plastic material cannot be made flame retardant and their use is prohibited.
FIRE AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
All fire regulations prescribed by the State Fire Marshal, Government Agencies and Enforcement Agencies shall be strictly observed. It is the responsibility of the Licensee to Notify the State Fire Marshal at 602 E. Huntington Drive, Suite A, Monrovia, CA 91016 Phone: 626-305-1908 Ext.
- Copies of all layouts/plans must be approved by the Association Event Manager and State Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal and/or the Association Event Coordinator has the authority to close the event without notice for failure to comply with the following requirements:
- The use of canvas tents or other similar fabric enclosures except for fabric made of 100% lass fiber and decorative material, non-flammable or treated, when suspended horizontally as an overhead cover must have a special permit from the State Fire Marshal.
- Demonstration or operation of any heat producing devices or sources of ignitions including, but not limited to: heaters, stoves, barbeques, torches, lanterns, and internal combustion engines must be approved thirty days in advance, by the State Fire Marshal.
- Operation of any electrical, chemical or mechanical device.
- Any open flame devices including candles are strictly prohibited.
- All decorative material including, but not limited to, drapes, hangings, curtains, carpets, and table covers with overhangs, shall be either made from non-flammable material, or rendered and maintained in a flame retardant condition by means of a solution and process approved by the State Fire Marshal.
- Display or use of any motor vehicle within a building, tent or similar fabric enclosure or overhead cover.
- Every building, tent or enclosure and every exhibit space therein, shall be maintained in a neat orderly manner, free from any condition which would add to or contribute to the rapid spread of fire.
- Any combustible waste materials and rubbish within the building shall be stored in approved containers. All such waste containers shall be emptied at the cost of each day into approved containers outside of the buildings.
- Waste material and rubbish containers located outside the buildings shall not block exit passageways, fire department access roads; nor shall they be located so as to create an external fire hazard to any building or structure.
NOTE: All motor vehicles on display shall have battery cables disconnected and taped and provided with locked gas caps, or sealed in a manner approved by the State Fire Marshall. Wheel locks may be required. Copies of State Fire Marshal approved certificate of flame resistance covering all treated materials shall be made available at the exhibition site.
NOISE ORDINANCES
Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., ambient noise level may not exceed 60dB(A) measured in the residential neighborhoods surrounding the Association Exterior. Ambient noise is not permitted between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. All sound producing devices used by Licensee must be of such a nature and operated so as not to cause annoyance to patrons or any other Licensee. The Association reserves the right to terminate the Licensee’s use of any soundproducing device, which it determines, in its sole discretion, violates the provision. A $1,000 fee will be billed to the Licensee for violation of the noise ordinance. The noise limits above may be adjusted as follows to account for the effects of time and duration on the impact of noise levels:
- Noise that is produced for no more than a cumulative period of 30 minutes in any hour may exceed the noise limit by 3 decibels.
- Noise that is produced for no more than a cumulative period of 15 minutes in any hour may exceed the noise limit by 6 decibels.
- Noise that is produced for no more than a cumulative period of 10 minutes in any hour may exceed the noise limit by 8 decibels.
- Noise that is produced for no more than a cumulative period of 5 minutes in any hour may exceed the noise limit by 11 decibels.
- Noise that is produced for no more than a cumulative period of 2 minutes in any hour may exceed the noise limit by 15 decibels.
SIGN ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
All signs, posters, flyers, etc. which are posted or distributed in San Diego County for the purpose of advertising or promoting a consumer show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds shall be in full compliance with applicable municipal codes and ordinances. A $250 fee per sign will be billed to the Licensee of any documented incident of the placement of signs, posters, flyers, etc. which are in violation of local sign ordinances. Ignorance of local sign regulations or reliance on a sign company for placement of promotional materials shall not relieve the Licensee of responsibility in this matter.
SMOKING
As of January 1, 1994, there is NO SMOKING in any state-owned, state occupied or state-leased building or within 5 feet of the main exit or entrance to such a building, or in any vehicle owned or leased by the state.
TEMPORARY SELLER’S PERMIT
California state law requires that all exhibitor selling merchandise from the floor or taking order either on a wholesale or retail basis, must have a valid California State Seller’s Permit. Show Management is responsible for notifying exhibitors of this requirement and identifying those to which this requirement applies. Show Management is also responsible for obtaining proof that exhibitors either hold a valid seller’s permit or are not offering for sale any merchandise subject to sales tax. Seller’s permits can be obtained through the California State Board of Equalization. Refer to the local telephone directory for the location of the nearest field office. Please find a link to Form BOE-400-SPA, the California Sell-er's Permit Application for Regular or Temporary Sellers, at www.photoexpowest.com in the "For Exhibitors" section of the site. If any exhibitor currently holds a valid California State Seller’s Permit but does not have a permit for a temporary sales location, the exhibitor must complete the Temporary Sales Location(s) portion of form BOE-530-B also available at www.photoexpowest.com in the "For Exhibitors" section of the site.
RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS
ALL CARDBOARD BOXES MUST BE RECYCLED! All associated personnel, exhibitors, staff, etc. must ‘break down’ cardboard boxes (flat) and place them beside the nearest trash receptacle. Designated areas will have recycling containers marked for aluminum, glass, and plastic beverage bottles. Please use these receptacles instead of the trash cans for these materials. No Styrofoam products are to be used for any reason. VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED $100 PER INCIDENT FOR NOT RECYCLING OR USING STYROFOAM.
DECORATIONS
All decorating materials must be approved by the Association and removed by the licensee at the conclusion of the event. Any candles used for purposes of center pieces, decorations, etc. must be approved, thirty days in advance by the State Fire Marshal. The use of staples, helium balloons, nails, tacks or tape of any kind for the attachment of decorations to the Del Mar Fairgrounds facilities, ceiling curtains and equipment is prohibited without written approval of Association Management. Any damage incurred to Association property of such items will be responsibility of the Licensee and will be charged accordingly.
ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES
All injuries must be reported immediately to the Association’s Security Department. Security can be reached at 858-792-4289 or extension 8911 on any in-house telephone.
ANIMALS
Animals and pets are not permitted on Association’s property, except as an approved exhibit, activity or presentation legitimately requiring the use of animals, or as a “medical-aid” pet. Big cats, snakes, birds, lizard and other exotic animals are prohibited. Pets or animals approved on Association’s property must be on a leash, within a pen or under similar conditions at all times. Licensee is fully responsible for any pet(s) or animal(s) inside the rented area.
LOST AND FOUND
The Association will not be responsible for items left at the conclusion of an event.