Technically it's Disney's responsibility to have the tables up to code. It is their hotel after all and they are the ones who set the venue up, the fire marshall should be there ahead of time to designate space. Should Nancy work with them? Absolutely, however her responsibility is to provide Disney with head count, Disney knows the Fl occupancy codes so they are the ones who need to set the tables up according to local law.
I agree we should not have to table dive to get our stuff but people didn't need to bring their entire scrap rooms either. They shouldn't be bringing 3 foot high plastic shelving units and 4 XXL bags. Sorry but you don't need "everything" for a 4 day scrapfest, even if it is 72 hours of cropping. (you as in the general you, not the specific you). A little pre planning goes a long way, in fact I have already starting planning for next year.
The thing that irked me the most was the sense of entitlement that a few ladies had about the fact that they had been to X amount of SDV's and the fire codes didn't apply to them (yes they actually said this). Nancy did also offer additional space for those who needed it, so there was no reason to take up 1/2 the aisle with stuff.
What I would like to see if is someone is going to empty their bag, then have a coat check type situation where you get a tag/ticket with your number or name on it, and Disney provides a room for you to store your bag in.
I had 1 backpack, 1 plastic tote (which I emptied), and 1 small rolling bag, for myself and my mom. The backpack and tote could have been stored elsewhere.
I foresee Nancy changing the rules, like her no strollers rule, to include no XXL bags, rolling coolers etc. Next year should be interesting, especially if it goes back to the Contemporary, since I do believe their convention space is smaller than the Yacht Club's.