Rules and Regulations
- Parking:
All exhibitor vehicles must have a proper parking pass when accessing the parking lot. That pass must be prominently displayed at all times. You must park in a legitimate, clearly marked standard parking space only. Parking in fire lanes, in front of marked exits, on islands or any other non-paved areas will not be permitted at any time. The Rock Financial Showplace reserves the right to tow or move, at owner's expense, any vehicle improperly parked or on its site without proper authorization. No overnight parking of any vehicle, truck trailer etc. will be allowed without proper authorization.
- Parking:
Without exception, all exhibitors will be required to park in the northwest parking areas and enter the building from the north entrances ONLY. All parking on the south and east sides of the building will be reserved for event attendees. Move in will not be permitted through the lobby's or pre function spaces. This rule will be strictly enforced by Security and Rock Financial personnel. All move in must be done through the designated areas determined for each show.
- Vehicle Washing:
During bad weather months any vehicles (either for move in or display) being brought into the facility will be required to be hosed off prior to entrance into the building.
- Inspection:
The Rock Financial Showplace reserves the right to inspect all cartons, packages, containers or coolers brought into or out of the facility at any time.
- Alcohol:
The Rock Financial Showplace does not allow anyone to bring alcohol of any type into the building. It is strictly prohibited.
- Smoking:
Smoking in the building is prohibited and will be strictly enforced. You must smoke outside within the proper areas only. Exhibitors will not be allowed to prop open any doors to go outside and smoke. This is a violation of the fire ordinance.
- Signs & Tape:
All signs and banners must be hung only by authorized personnel. At no time will exhibitors be allowed to adhere anything to the walls or columns. Exhibitors will be strictly prohibited from using any unauthorized style of tape or adhesive substance within the facility, including the "show floor". Absolutely no tape will be allowed on the walls & columns, and only the specific acceptable types will allowed to be used on the floors. Duct tape, plastic double sided tape, and masking tape are strictly prohibited! Only cloth backed carpet tape will be allowed. You can purchase the proper tape from the service desk.
- Flammables:
Exhibitors are prohibited from bring in flammable materials that will be used for decorating or advertising in the facility. All such material to be used for decorative or advertising purposes must first be treated with a flame-retardant, and such use shall be in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal fire and safety rules and regulations. All flammable liquids and gases are prohibited without prior written consent from the Rock Financial Showplace.
- Helium:
The Rock Financial Showplace does not allow helium tanks inside the building or on the premise. Exhibitors with prior approval can have helium balloons to decorate their booth but not to hand out to attendees. A retrieval charge will be applied to retrieve balloons from the ceiling.
- Vehicles:
Exhibitors who will have a display vehicle in their booth must adhere to the following; you must disconnect your battery, have less than 1/8 of a tank of gas and you must lock or tape your gas cap.
- Electrical:
Exhibitors must follow these electrical rules; No cords allowed on the ground in foot traffic areas or under carpet, cords without a ground are not permitted, all cords must have 3 prongs, and no damaged cords are allowed. Fusible cord strips must be used in any multi plug situation, no cube taps are allowed. Any display that uses water must have a G.F.I.
- Emergency Equipment:
Any type of emergency equipment shall not be blocked or obstructed under any circumstances, including the entrances and exits.
- Food:
If you plan on having any type of food samples used as part of your display you will need to call the Oakland County Health Department for a proper license. If you are selling any type of food item you must get prior approval from the Rock Financial Showplace.
