Applications / Approvals

Important change to the technical guidelines: From 2023, neighbourhood permits will no longer be required

Application for use of equipment requiring registration and inspection
Application for the use of pyrotechnic effects and naked flames
Notification by building supervisor (only for multi-storey exhibition stands)
Questionnaire on Music Use at Trade Fairs
Approval of multi-storey exhibition stands
Application alcoholic beverages
House Roules Hamburg Messe und Congress (Status 06/2023)

Stand parties

Please book stand parties via your OSC login (under "Information and Permits").

  1. Online Service Center (OSC) login

Stand testing tool ELCH

Use our stand testing tool ELCH - simply register here and get started right away.
Do you already have a login? Then simply log in with your access data.

Stand checking tool "ELCH"
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Technical Guidelines

All important information for your stand construction can be found in our Technical Guidelines, which you can download here in the current version (Status: 08/2025).

Zeichnungen mit Grundrissen
Download Technical Guidelines (PDF)

Reference Guides

Reference Guideline Wi-Fi / Internet
Use of glass and acrylic glass in stand construction and design inside fair halls
Catering
Platforms, stairs, ladders
Rigging
Outdoor exhibits