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What an Exhibitor's full time employees can do:

For the purpose of this document, an "Exhibitor" is defined as a full-time employee of an official exhibiting company.
Exhibitors are allowed to perform work within their booth as long as no power tools or ladders are used.
Extensive booth construction requires installation by union personnel to ensure safety standards and maintain union harmony on the show floor.
GES Operations reserves the right to make the final decision on exhibits in question.

Electrical work an Exhibitor can perform:

Exhibitors may install their own manufactured equipment/product and as many other devices as they would like within their own booth as long as the total combined wattage does not exceed 2000 watts (20 amp) 120 volt power.
Any equipment to be placed or mounted by an Exhibitor must NOT be more than 8' above the floor level or require the use of a ladder or other device to gain working height.
Exhibitors are permitted to bring their own electrical materials that conform to the published standards in the Las Vegas Convention Center Users Manual. Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EACs) cannot supply any electrical materials including extension cords.
Exhibitors are not permitted to bring their own generator.
Exhibitors refurbishing or building a new display or structure with electrical components must also refer to the Las Vegas Convention Center Users Manual.
For all guidelines and standards referred to above, please see Safety section of the Las Vegas Convention Center Users Manual at www.lvcva.com/meetings/meeting-venues/convention-centers/lvcc-users-manual.jsp

Electrical work GES must perform:

Distribution and installation of electrical cords and power source, or any over/under carpet work, must be installed by GES electricians.
GES must do all electrical repair and maintenance work performed in a booth.
All electrical outlets must be provided by GES. Generator power falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of GES.

EACs are not permitted to perform electrical work:

EAC’s may not perform any electrical work including but not limited to all items listed in the show rules or herein this document.
This includes but is not limited to:
- EACs may not install television/monitors or brackets and mounts.
- EACs may not install any exhibitor owned audio/projection system.

Installation of exhibitor-owned truss:

Ground-supported truss that is considered to be “booth structure” can be installed by GES teamsters or an approved EAC. Groundsupported truss whose sole purpose is to support electrical equipment must be assembled by GES electricians.
Suspended truss with motorized hoists must be installed by GES electricians or stagehands depending on application.
Self-climbing and/or mechanized truss systems must be installed by GES stagehands.
Mixed-use truss that is used for booth structure, displaying banners or graphics and electrical equipment can be assembled by GES teamsters or an approved EAC, but GES electricians must install all electrical components.

Installation of hanging signs:

GES is responsible for the assembly and rigging of all hanging signs.
GES must assemble and hang any of these hanging signs with electrical components, for example if they rotate, have rotating elements, lights, etc.
Electrical and non-electrical hanging signs weighing 200 lbs or more require one or more motor hoist and must be assembled and hung by GES.

Exhibitors bringing IATSE stagehands to Las Vegas:

All stagehands are required to be hired, dispatched and pay-rolled by GES with the exception of certain audio and video technicians.
Each exhibiting company is welcome to employ the following stagehands from other sources:
- One (1) audio operator
- One (1) video operator
- Any live camera operators
A notice of intent to hire from the exhibitor must be provided to GES at least 30 days prior to the show opening. You must provide a description of each job position and start and end date for each assignment.

Booth Check:

GES may conduct performance audits during move in and opening of the show. This ensures the accuracy of the electrical power and materials ordered by the exhibitor. Exhibitors using any power or electrical materials that were not ordered will be invoiced at the applicable rates.