What is the minimum time separation between two events at the same venue?

• A. 6 hours
• B. 12 hours
• C. 24 hours
• D. 48 hours

Answer: (B)

When two events share the same venue, a buffer is needed to handle turnover so everything is ready for the next event. This includes thorough cleaning, resetting equipment and room layouts, restocking supplies, and safety checks. Twelve hours gives enough time to complete these tasks reliably, while still keeping the venue usable for another event without long idle gaps. Six hours is often too short for a complete turnover, and twenty-four or forty-eight hours would unnecessarily extend the break and reduce capacity. So, twelve hours is the practical minimum that balances safety and efficiency.