19-20 June 2025

Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Gas & Hazardous Materials

All Clients or Exhibitors wishing to utilise gas cylinders on their stand must arrange installation through our preferred supplier F Wood and Son Plumbing

The following are general guidelines:

  • If gas cooking is required, the gas appliance must be certified for indoor use and display the appropriate compliance plate/s.
  • Storage cylinders shall not exceed 9 Kg in size.
  • Positioned upright so as not to fall over.
  • Labelled with the company, contact name and number (and booth details, if applicable).
  • The installation and connection is to be carried out by an installer licensed to carry out such work
  • All gas cylinders are to be removed from the exhibition area each night and stored in a caged area in the Loading Dock.

For more information please contact F Wood And Son Plumbing or download the order form at the bottom of the page

Gas Use for Demonstration or Cooking Purposes

Where naked flame is exhibited or displayed a separation from members of the public and the
flame/appliance shall be undertaken to ensure safety of persons. I.e. gas fires, cooking equipment,
barbeques, heaters etc. Where cylinders are used or located indoors for demonstration purposes, the total capacity shall not exceed one 9 kg cylinder per demonstration or display. A minimum of 4kg CO2 or 4kg dry chemical fire extinguisher is to be provided for each appliance using LP gas by the exhibitor.

One gas cylinder only per appliance, fixed piping or gas hose not less than one metre long will connect
cylinders.

The cylinder, its regulator and valves shall be inaccessible by the public and protected against accidental
damage and securely fixed to prevent the cylinder from falling over and a licensed person must be used to install and disconnect the gas each time.

For further information please refer to the GCCEC Event Guidelines

Please submit the form below to arrange plumbing for your stand with our preferred supplier F Wood and Son

Compulsory Forms

Additional Services Order Forms

Key Event Information