CHICAGO COLLECTIVE RULES & GUIDELINES

Health and Safety at theMART

TheMART has received the GBAC STAR certification.  GBAC STAR is the gold standard of prepared facilities and the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation.        

An extension of current building practices at theMART and event measures include:

Optimized air filtration and circulation:

  • theMART has implemented the latest guidance from ASHRAE and has worked with Infectious Disease Specialists and Mechanical Engineers to execute recommendations for indoor air quality and air filtration.

  • There has been an increase in the amount of fresh air that is being circulated in the building. The entire building is also being flushed with 100% outside air two hours before and after business hours each day.

  • The building's air handlers have a MERV-15 filter rating that is hospital-grade and higher than the majority of commercial buildings.

Enhanced cleaning protocols:

  • theMART is employing aggressive cleaning protocols for all common areas of the building using approved products and protocol from public health agencies.

  • Cleaning staff has been trained on the safe and healthy use of cleaning chemicals used in accordance with OSHA's Hazard Communication standards.

  • There is frequent disinfection and cleaning of high touch surfaces, and electro-static spraying of elevators and other public spaces.

  • Hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout the lobby and exhibit floors.

Event Rules

  • Attendee grants MMPI the right to use Attendee’s name, likeness and image, including but not limited to photographers or videos at the Event, to use for marketing purposes on MMPI’s website, social media and in printed materials.

  • MMPI reserves the right to prohibit registration or attendance to the Event of any attendee for any reason.

  • Attendees expressly assumes the risk of attendance and releases MMPI and any affiliated entities from any and all risk, liability, claim or demand or whatever nature, actions and causes of action, damages, costs, losses, attorneys’ fees, injuries of any kind, and compensation for damage, injury, illness (including any virus or communicable disease) or loss to person or property resulting from Attendees presence or attendance at the Event.

Questions:

Please check this page often for updates, or contact us at chicagocollective@themart.com