The following safety rules regarding the construction and care of displays are necessary to prevent electrical fires, injury to visitors and stress to animals and plants that are part of a display:
All electrical apparatus must be constructed according to standard electrical safety laws. If in doubt, consult a competent electrician or the inspection department of the local Electrical Supply Authority.
Where high voltage is used (above 230 volts) it must be plainly labelled with conspicuous sign stating the high voltage present.
Dangerous chemicals, open flames and explosives must not be exhibited.
Because of legislation relating to this area, it has been decided that any exhibits, which involve the manipulation of live animals in any way, can’t be accepted at the Fair. This means students may observe the behaviour of animals, but not carry out any experiments on them. Animal/Human ethics approval is still required. Please see the latest information on: http://www.nzase.org.nz http://www.rsnz.org/education/dream/ go to the bottom of this page or email at: animalethicscommittee@rsnz.org
Exhibitors or projects requiring electricity must provide a suitable cord (with a name tag) at least 3 metres long, provided with a 3 pin plug, preferably “Tapon” type with a durable attachment and a regulation on-off master switch, readily visible and clearly marked.
Projects requiring participation by visitors (i.e. pushing buttons, levers etc) will be acceptable, but must be designed so they are foolproof and robust and do not require operation or explanation by the exhibitor.
Projects that involve the growth of moulds are not to be undertaken, unless the process is carried out in a laboratory in controlled (sealed) conditions.
If corrosive chemicals, radio transmitters, water, gas, more than 100 volts electricity or heating of any kind are involved in your project, you MUST obtain permission from the Organising Committee.
Any exhibit, which, in the opinion of the Organising Committee, is not safe, may be rejected. The entrant must accept all liability.
No culture mediums are to be placed on the exhibit. Photographs should be taken of the cultures and these photographs used instead on the display.
The judges’ decisions are final, and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into about the awards.