Vehicle Exhibits

You can apply online using the self-service portal. You can upload required documents and pay permit fees online.

Use this checklist to make sure your vehicle exhibit meets fire safety requirements:

• Designated display area: Vehicles must be displayed in a specific, designated area.
• Exits and passageways: Vehicles cannot block or be displayed in any required passageway, corridor, or exit path leading to an exit.
• Engines: Vehicle engines cannot be started or run while on display.
• Fuel: Each vehicle may have no more than 5 gallons of fuel in its tank when entering the building. If excess fuel must be drained, the vehicle must be drained outside the building.
• Fuel tank cap: The fuel fill cap must be a locking type or securely taped with a material that is not soluble in petroleum fuel.
• Battery: The grounding cable must be disconnected from the battery terminal. The cable and exposed battery terminal must be completely covered with tape to provide electrical insulation.
• Carburetor: The throttle linkage must be disconnected from the carburetor, or the accelerator must be blocked so it cannot be depressed.
• Vehicle doors: When an exhibit is unattended, vehicle doors must be locked.
• Fire extinguisher: At least one approved hand fire extinguisher with a minimum 20-B rating must be located within 75 feet of any displayed vehicle.
• Fire Department notification: The Fire Department must be notified in writing at least five days before the vehicle is displayed. A permit is required.
• Inspection: The Fire Department must inspect the vehicles before the public is allowed to occupy the building. The inspector must witness the vehicle being moved into the building.
• Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the posted vicinity of the vehicle display. “No Smoking” signs must be posted near the display

• Vehicles must enter and exit the mall from the east entrance located under the theatre.
• Three personnel, provided by the organization displaying the vehicle, must be present for vehicle placement and switch out.
• Battery cables must be disconnected once stationary.
• Less than 1/8 tank of gas in any vehicle.
• Locking gas cap must be used to prevent tampering.
• Points of contact that the vehicle has with the floor must be cushioned by heavy vinyl, additional carpet, or any other management approved material.
• The engine transmission and rear end area beneath the car should be protected with heavy vinyl, additional carpet, or any other management approved material.
• Any planters or benches which need to be moved must be approved by mall management.
• Ten feet of clearance must be available on each side of the exhibit in order to comply with fire safety regulations.
• Automobiles must display flashers when moving in and out of the mall.
• Hood and trunk must be closed when not attended by the exhibitor.
• A protective covering must be inserted in tailpipe to prevent condensation.
• Sock or other material must be installed beneath the vehicle to catch oil run off.
• Vehicles must be maintained and cleaned daily.
• Provide vehicle keys to Mall Public Safety.
• The use of Armor All on tires is not allowed.

Questions about Mayfair Mall Requirements? Contact Jennifer Langlois, Brookfield Properties.