Gasoline-operated vehicles/equipment on display during the Show must have one (1) gallon or less of fuel in their tank(s). Fuel tank caps must be locked or taped, and battery cables must be disconnected and taped. Fuel is only to be dispensed or removed with approved safety equipment. No LP tanks, empty or filled, are authorized to be stored in the Convention Center. No gasoline or other fuel-operated motor may be demonstrated inside the exhibit hall of the Convention Center during the Show.
If the local city has a contrary fire code or the Convention Center rules and regulations dictates otherwise to the regulations listed above, then Exhibitor agrees to comply with any and all requirements regarding gasoline-operated vehicles/equipment, including, but not limited to fuel storage, displaying of gasoline-operated vehicles/equipment, and fueling/re-fueling.
OCCC guidelines for displaying of equipment and vehicles on the exposition floor are:
All vehicles must meet Fire Marshal approval for display and location. Vehicles on display must adhere to the following rules:
- The show’s security provider must conduct a mandatory vehicle inspection of each vehicle, prior to their entry into the exhibit hall.
- All fuel tank openings shall be locked and sealed to prevent escape of vapors. Fuel tanks may not contain more than onequarter (1/4) capacity or ten (10) gallons of fuel whichever is less.
- At least one battery cable must be removed from the battery used to start the vehicle engine. The disconnected battery cable must be taped.
- Battery charging is not permitted in the exhibit hall, at any time.
- Converters may not be used in lieu of a battery to power the ignition source.
- Batteries used to power auxiliary equipment are permitted to be kept in service.
Exhibitors or agents with mobile or motorized equipment will require guidance to their respective booths. This guidance is required and provided by Freeman to prevent damage that may occur to exhibits, or property of others, or when necessary to move crates that may be in the aisles. Exhibitors may drive their motorized equipment in and out of the exhibit areas or have Freeman supply an operator when available.
Please order your mobile unit/mortized vehicle labor through FreemanOnline.com
For questions about freight and move-in/move-out contact Freeman Exhibitor Support at 888-508-5054
DEADLINE DEC. 2, 2025