You must receive approval from IWF before ordering hanging sign labor.
All Hanging Signs MUST be shipped to the advanced warehouse. Signs shipped to show site may not be installed and will incur additional costs. Please be sure to read and follow the following IWF display regulations:
https://www.iwfatlanta.com/pdfs/2022-display-regulations.pdf
Hanging signs and lights will only be allowed in Island, Peninsula and Split Island exhibit space configurations that a minimum of 600 sq. ft. or larger in size. All hanging sign requests must be approved by IWF. Send requests and drawings to jp@iwfatlanta.com.
IWF 2022 has also removed the height restriction for hanging signs. In past shows exhibitors with booth spaces that qualified to have a hanging sign could hang it at a minimum of 20' at the lowest point and 25' at the highest point. For IWF 2022 the height minimum will remain at 20' but the height of the sign can go up to the maximum allowable rigging height of 27' (in most cases).
IWF 2022 Display Regulations can be viewed at: https://www.iwfatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/iwf-2022-display-regulations-1.pdf
For questions/quotes related to sign hanging/rigging, please contact GES ATL RIGGING OPS at f3@ges.com.
Hanging Signs:
GES is responsible for assembly, installation, and removal of all hanging signs
- All signs must be designed to comply with Show Organizer rules and regulations and facility limitations.
- Exhibitors may not assemble any hanging sign. Failure to comply will result in the sign not being hung.
- GES reserves the right to refuse to hang any sign.
- 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.
- If your sign requires electricity, make sure it is in working order and in accordance with the National Electric Code.
- Include Showsite Exhibitor contact information with the order.
- Include engineer-stamped drawings with hanging instructions as well as a set of assembly instructions (placement/
orientation) 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.
Truss and Hoists:
GES is responsible for assembly, installation, and removal of all truss.
- All truss must be designed to comply with Show Organizer rules and regulations as well as facility limitations.
- All truss must be from a recognized manufacturer. Manufacturer load specifications for your truss must be at show site
prior to rigging.
- Climbing on truss is strictly prohibited.
- All lamps and fixtures to be attached to truss must be in good working order and in compliance with the National
Electric Code.
- All hoists must be from a recognized manufacturer and must be in good working order.
- Hoist maintenance records should be available for inspection by GES.
ALL HANGING SIGNS MUST BE SHIPPED TO THE ADVANCED WAREHOUSE
Click HERE to print your Hanging Sign Advanced Shipping Label