World Exposition Shanghai China 2010

Special Regulation No. 5
Concerning the Installation and Operation of Machinery and Equipment

June 2007
Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination

Article 1 Purpose
Pursuant to Articles 16, 28 and 34 of the General Regulations of the World Exposition Shanghai China 2010 (hereinafter referred to as "Expo 2010"), this Special Regulation specifies the requirements for the installation and operation of machinery, apparatus and equipment in Expo 2010 (hereinafter referred to as "equipment").
Article 2 Compliance with Laws and Regulations
1. All official participants shall comply with the relevant laws, regulations and rules of China, the General Regulations and the Special Regulations of Expo 2010, and the additional instructions and directives issued by the Organizer (hereinafter jointly referred to as "Laws and Regulations").
2. Additional instructions and directives are issued by the Organizer to provide more information on related subjects and further specify the rights and obligations of official participants and the Organizer.
Article 3 The Organizer's Rights of Indemnity
The Organizer shall assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the installation and operation of equipment by official participants in violation of the Laws and Regulations.
Article 4 Safety of Equipment
Official participants shall ensure the safety of design, manufacturing and installation of all equipment to be used for Expo 2010 and their safe operation.
Article 5 Application for Equipment Operation
1. Before the operation of equipment, official participants shall submit to the Organizer test run application documents including specifications on type, model, weight and other technical perimeters of the equipment, as well as operation manual and other documents required by the Organizer.
2. The Organizer has the authority to inspect and test the equipment in operation that belongs to official participants when necessary, a right that shall be respected by official participants.
Article 6 Operation of Equipment
Equipment shall be operated by official participants at specified locations and time under clean and environment-friendly conditions.
Article 7 Safety Measures
1. Official participants shall designate technical supervisors to be in charge of the operation safety of equipment, take necessary measures to guarantee the safety of operators and visitors, and prevent the operation of equipment from causing any harm or damage to exhibits, pavilions and the surrounding facilities.
2. Official participants shall, notwithstanding entrusting the installation and operation of equipment to a third party, be responsible for the safety of the equipment and its operation.
3. Official participants shall, in accordance with relevant provisions, ensure sufficient space between the equipment in operation and the passages and exhibits in the pavilions, and set up barriers as needed to guarantee the unimpeded passages and the safety of visitors.
4. Official participants shall take necessary measures to prevent harm to visitors and staff caused by heat radiation, flashes, sparks, dust, vibrations, noise, offensive odors, electromagnetic waves, high harmonic waves as well as solid and water pollution and soil contamination, etc. resulting from the use of equipment. The Organizer may give advice on environmental protection to official participants regarding the operation of equipment.
5. Official participants shall ensure that operators of equipment have received required technical training, and appoint, pursuant to the Laws and Regulations, personnel with professional qualification to operate particular types of equipment.
6. Official participants shall, before operation, file for record with the Organizer relevant name lists and contact information of all operators in accordance with the Organizer's regulations.
Article 8 Examination of Equipment
The Organizer may issue necessary directives to official participants regarding equipment examination and other related matters. Official participants shall observe such directives.
Article 9 Handling of Inflammable and Explosive Substances
Official participants shall carry out proper safety measures to prevent any hazard or accident arising from the use or creation of gasoline, alcohol, gas, compressed air and other inflammable and explosive substances during equipment installation and operation.
Article 10 Fire Prevention
An official participant shall designate a superintendent in charge of fire prevention, establish a working mechanism of post responsibility, arrange proper training on fire prevention for its staff, formulate plans on fire control and emergency evacuation, install fire prevention apparatus and other essential anti-explosion equipment in the pavilion pursuant to the Laws and Regulations, and file the aforementioned information for record with the Organizer.
Article 11 Directives by the Organizer
The Organizer may, as it deems necessary or upon detection of any potential accident in equipment or its operation, direct the official participant concerned to suspend or restrict the operation, remove the equipment in question or take proper measures within specified period of time. Expenses arising therefrom shall be borne by the official participant. The participant concerned shall abide by the directives given by the Organizer in such case.
Article 12 Emergency Plan
An official participant shall prepare an emergency plan for equipment operation. In case of any accident or other emergency, the official participant shall carry out such plan and report to the Organizer immediately. In case of a major accident such as fire or explosion, the official participant shall, in addition to implementing the emergency plan, report to the Organizer and relevant authorities promptly and follow the directives given in such situation.