Booth Display Regulations

 

Booth Display Regulations Details 

 

Standard and Corner Booth

Standard, or "in-line", booths are exhibit spaces with booths on both sides. This type of booth only has one exhibit side open to an aisle. Corner booths are in-line booths with exposure to aisles on two sides.

Height
Exhibit fixtures, components, and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 8' (2.44m).

Depth
All display fixtures over 4' (1.22m) in height and placed within 10 lineal feet (3.05m) of an adjoining exhibit must be confined to that area of the exhibitor's space which is within 5' (1.52m) of the back line.

 

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Perimeter Wall Booth

Perimeter booths are exhibit spaces located on the outer perimeter wall of the exhibit floor.

Height
Exhibit fixtures, components, and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 12' (3.65m) in perimeter-wall booths, unless otherwise limited by the convention center.

Depth
All display fixtures over 4' (1.22m) in height and placed within 10 lineal feet (3.05m) of an adjoining exhibit must be confined to that area of the exhibitor's space which is within 5' (1.52m) of the back line.

 

 

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Island Booth

Island booths are exhibit spaces with aisles on four sides. 

Height 
Exhibit fixtures, components, and identification signs are permitted to a maximum height of 20 ft for island booths, subject to varying facility conditions, including low ceiling areas, rigging limitations, and all applicable venue and fire code restrictions. Exhibitors are responsible for confirming booth compliance directly with the facility and appropriate authorities and for ensuring compatibility with ordered rigging services where applicable. 

Depth 
Because an island booth is automatically separated by the width of an aisle from all neighboring exhibits, full use of the floor plan is permitted.

Side Walls
The entire cubic content of the space may be used up to the maximum allowable height.

Structural Integrity
All multi-story or covered exhibits, whether occupied or not, must submit drawings for review at least 60 days prior to the show. Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining all required approvals from the facility and applicable regulatory authorities, including fire marshal and venue review where required. All such exhibits must include a structural engineer’s stamp confirming the design is properly engineered, along with certification from the exhibit builder that construction complies with submitted specifications. Maximum occupancy signage must be posted as required.

Fire & Safety Compliance
All exhibits must comply with applicable fire and safety regulations. Exhibitors are solely responsible for coordinating directly with the facility and local authorities regarding requirements and approvals, including but not limited to smoke detection, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and related measures.

 

 

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Canopies and Ceilings 

Canopies and ceilings refer to exhibit spaces that are covered in part or whole. Canopy is drapery, awning, or other roof-like covering. 

Height
Canopies, false ceilings and umbrellas will be permitted to a height that corresponds to the height regulation for the appropriate exhibit configuration of which they are a part. For example, canopies will not exceed 8' (2.44m) in height in a standard booth configuration. Furthermore, the canopy or false ceiling will not exceed 1' (30cm) in depth.

Depth
Canopies may extend out to the aisle line and up to the booth line on either side of an exhibitor's space, providing that the support structure will not exceed 3" (7.62cm) in width when placed within 10 lineal feet (3.05m) of an adjoining exhibit and not confined to that area of the exhibitor's space which is within 5' (1.52m) of the back line.

 

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Towers 

Towers are free-standing exhibit components separate from the main exhibit fixture that are used for identification and display purposes only.

Height/Depth
Towers will be permitted to a height and depth that correspond to the height and depth regulations for the appropriate exhibit configuration of which they are a part. For example, towers that are part of a peninsula exhibit consisting of two corners and two standard booths will not exceed 8' (2.438m) in height, and will not be placed within 10 lineal feet (3.05m) of a neighboring exhibit to avoid blocking the sight line from the aisle to the adjoining booth.

Structural Integrity
All towers in excess of 10' (3.05m) must have drawings available for inspection by exposition management, the installation and dismantling contractor, the exhibitor and governmental authority during the time the tower is being erected, exhibited and dismantled at the show site that include a signature or stamp of a reviewing structural engineer indicating that the structure designed is properly engineered for its proposed use, and a signature of an authorized official of the exhibit building company indicating that the structure is built in compliance with the details and specifications set forth on the drawings.
 

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Hanging Signs

Hanging signs are exhibit components suspended above an island exhibit for the purpose of displaying graphics or identification.  

Height
Hanging identification signs and graphics will be permitted with a maximum height of the given booth's height specifications. Intent: Hanging signs are part of the overall exhibit presentation and therefore must be treated as a component of the total exhibit configuration. All signs, whether suspended or attached to the exhibit fixture, will be permitted to a maximum height that corresponds to the appropriate exhibit configuration.

Size
Hanging signs and graphics will be permitted to a total length on each side of the exhibitor's space, but may not over hang the aisle.

Structural Integrity
All hanging signs must have drawings prepared, sealed, and certified by a licensed structural engineer confirming that all load points, suspension systems, and structural components are properly engineered for safe installation. Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all facility requirements and applicable governmental authority regulations. Documentation must be available on-site during installation, show operation, and dismantle for review by appropriate authorities and service contractors, as required. 

Exhibitors are encouraged to use lightweight materials in the construction of hanging signs to reduce load on the facility ceiling structure. Hanging signs must be installed in accordance with facility rigging requirements and installation procedures. Hanging signs may be restricted or prohibited in certain areas of the exhibit hall due to ceiling height variations, rigging limitations, or other facility requirements.

 

 

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