Hanging Signs

1. All plans for hanging signs must be approved by the convention center. Please submit rigging plans to Allen Bivens
2. All signs must be designed to comply with Show Organizer rules and regulations and facility limitations.
3. Make sure all signs, with the exception of cloth banners and signs under 100 lbs., have structurally engineered rigging points as well as blueprints displaying a current structural engineer’s stamp.
4. If your sign requires electricity, make sure it is in working order and in accordance with the National Electric Code. Place your order for electrical services and electrical labor on the Electrical Service Order Form.
5. Include Exhibitor contact information with the order.
6. Include engineer-stamped assembly and hanging instructions with the order. GES accepts no liability for any work completed without such instructions, when required. Work is done at Exhibitor’s risk and Exhibitor shall indemnify and defend GES and Show Organizer from any claims arising out of or related to the installation or dismantle of any sign without approved drawings.
7. No signs may be hung above in-line booths. Hanging signs are permitted to a maximum height of 20' (6m) in all halls. Overhead lighting is permitted. No lighting, fixtures, lighting trusses, or overhead lighting are allowed outside the boundaries of the exhibit space. Lighting should be directed to the inner confines of the booth space and should not project onto other exhibits or show aisles.

Truss and Hoists

1. All truss must be designed to comply with Show Organizer rules and regulations and facility limitations.
2. All truss must be from a recognized manufacturer. Manufacturer load specifications for your truss must be at show site prior to rigging.
3. Climbing on truss is strictly prohibited.
4. All lamps and fixtures to be attached to truss must be in good working order and in compliance with the National Electric Code. Place your order for electrical services and electrical labor on the Utilities Section.
5. All hoists must be from a recognized manufacturer and must be in good working order.
6. Hoist maintenance records should be available for inspection by GES.

To receive the Discount Price, you must order Hanging Sign / Truss Labor by the deadline date. The hanging sign must also arrive at the GES warehouse by Wednesday, October 14, 2015 to receive the Discount Price and to ensure that the sign is hung prior to show opening. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOUR SIGN WILL BE HUNG IF IT IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE DATE.

By sending us this information and shipping the sign in advance, you will help assure your sign is properly assembled and installed.

Shipping Instructions

Please ship your hanging signs in advance. All hanging signs must be received in advance at the GES warehouse by Wednesday, October 14, 2015 to receive the Discount Price. Please ship all hanging signs in a separate container with the special sign label enclosed in this exhibitor services manual. Mark bills of lading “Hanging Sign”. Prepay all shipments. Collect shipments will not be accepted. See Shipping Information and Shipping Guidelines for more information.

Please call for information on advance shipping for all uncrateable signs.

To expedite the hanging sign, please use the Hanging Sign shipping labels.