No open flames are permitted.
Any project producing temperatures exceeding 100°C must be adequately insulated from its surroundings.
Highly flammable display materials are prohibited.
Tanks which have contained combustible gases must be purged with carbon dioxide. No combustible fuel may be displayed.
High voltage equipment such as large vacuum tubes or dangerous ray-generating devices must be shielded and safety checked by a qualified inspector. Students should be cautioned in advance about the dangers of experimenting with such equipment and their work carefully supervised.
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No live, warm-blooded animals may be displayed at the ISF. Projects involving the use of such animals may display photographs, drawings, charts or graphs to illustrate the conditions, developments, and results of the investigations. This eliminates the needless shipping, housing, care, harm, discomfort or loss of animals.
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During judging the exhibit area is closed to all except judges and authorized personnel. Exhibitors may be present only at a specified time during which they are to remain at their exhibits.