BOOTH CONFIGURATIONS
R ev ised by Exhibits R ound T able Executiv e B oard at the
2 001 S p ring B oard M eeting.
L in e a r /Sta n d a rd Bo o th
D E FINITION: Exhibit consisting of one or more standard units in a straight line.
HE IGHT
Exhibit fixtures, comp onents and identification signs w ill
be p ermitted to a maximum height of 8 3 (2 .5 m).
8'3" (2.5m)
M a x H t.
D E P TH
A ll disp lay fixtures ov er 4 0 (1 .2 2 m) in height and
p laced w ithin 1 0 lineal feet (3.05 m) of an adjoining
exhibit, must be confined to that area of the exhibitor’s
sp ace w hich is at least 5 0 (1 .5 2 m) from the aisle line
for those exhibits w ith 1 4 0 (4 .2 7 m) dep th or more.
4' (1 .22m)
M a x H t.
4'
5' (1 .52m)
A is le
D is p la y fix tu re s o v e r 4' (1 .22m)
mu s t b e c o n fin e d to th a t a re a
o f th e b o o th th a t is a t le a s t
5' (1 .52m) fro m th e a is le lin e .
IM P ORTANT
S p ace dimensions show n on floor p lan are from center
line of booth eq uip ment, such as side rails and/or back
drap e. Exhibit structures must be constructed to allow
sufficient tolerance on each side for this eq uip ment and
for utility serv ice at rear of booth.
8'3" (2.5m)
M a x H t.
5' (1 .52m)
A is le
4' (1 .22m)
M a x H t.
1 0 ' (3.0 5M ) B o o th
30 ' (9 .1 4m) B o o th
1 0 ' (3.0 5M )
4' (1 .22M )
5' (1 .52m)
Perim eter Booth
DEFINITION: Standard booth located on the outer perimeter aisle of the exhibit floor.
HEIGHT
Exhibit fixtures, components and identification signs will
be permitted to a maximum height of 12 (3.6 6 m) in
perimeter wall booths.
12' (3.66m)
Max Ht.
DEPTH
All display fixtures over 40 (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 at least 50 (1.52m) from the aisle line
for those exhibits with 140 (4.27m) depth or more.
4' (1.22m)
Max Ht.
4'
5' (1.52m)
Aisle
Display fixtures over 4' (1.22m)
must be confined to that area
of the booth that is at least
5' (1.52m) from the aisle line.
12' (3.66m)
Max Ht.
4' (1.22m)
Max Ht.
Sm all Pres s /Produ c t Tab le Dis p lay
5' (1.52m)
Aisle
DEFINITION: Exhibit consisting of a table-top display of
products.
HEIGHT/DEPTH
Table exhibitors may place a sign or vertical exhibit(s) on
their table as long as they fit the 6 0 x 20 (1.83m x
.6 1m) table area and do not exceed 30 (.9 1m) from the
table top.
Table exhibitors may hang signage or banners from the
back drape support to promote company identity or products. This area is limited to a space 6 0 wide x 40 high
T able provided. 2' w ide, 6' long ,
2 1/2' hig h.
(1.83m x 1.22m), extending down from the top of the
back drape line.
Table exhibitors are not prermitted to order additional
tables.
N o exhibit or sign may interfere with, obscure, or block
the view of another exhibit. N o table exhibitor may construct a back wall or any equipment or display materials
other than on the table provided. N o product or display
materials may be placed on the floor.
S ig nag e or banners from the
back drape limited to 4' x 6'.
S ig ns on tables: Maximum heig ht of
3' permitted.
Do not exceed leng th of table w ith sig ns.
Peninsula Booth
DEFINITION: Exhibit which occupies both corners at the end of a row of standard booths
with an aisle on three sides. A P eninsula Booth is a minimum 20 x 20 in
siz e.
HEIGHT
Exhibit fixtures, components and identification signs will
be permitted to a maximum height of 160 (4.88m).
DEPTH
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4' (1.22m)
Max. Ht.
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Ais
All display fixtures over 40 (1.22m) in height and
placed within 10 lineal feet (3.05m) of a neighboring
exhibit, must be confined to that area of the booth that is
at least 50 (1.52m) from the aisle line to avoid blocking
the sight line from the aisle to the adjoining booth.
16' (4.88m)
Max. Ht.
F inished wall
no copy
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
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Exhibitors are cautioned when installing a display with a
ceiling or second level to check with the local fire department to ensure that their display meets with the necessary
fire safety precautions involving smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.
5' (1.52m)
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P eninsula booths are “ faced” towards the cross aisle. Any
portion of the exhibit bordering another exhibitor’s booth
must have the back side of that portion finished and must
not carry identification signs or other copy that would
detract from the adjoining exhibit.
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5' (1.52m)
Must be 10'
(3.05m)
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(3.05M)
10'
Aisle
5' (1.52m)
Aisle
All multi-story exhibits, regardless of whether people
will occupy the upper area or not, and all exhibit fixtures
and components exceeding 120 (3.66m) in height must
have drawings available for inspection by exposition
management, the installation and dismantling contractor,
the exhibitor and governmental authority during the time
the exhibit 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
design is properly engineered for its proposed use, and a
signature of an authoriz ed official of the exhibit building
company indicating that the structure is built in compliance with the details and specifications set forth on the
drawings. Signs must also be posted indicating the maximum number of people the structure will accommodate.
5' (1.52m)
Aisle
(3.05M)
10'
4' (1.22m)
Max Ht.
16' (4.88m)
Max Ht.
Island Booth
DEFINITION: Exhibit with aisles on all four sides. An Island Booth is a minimum 20 x 20 in
size.
HEIGHT
The entire cubic content of the space may be used up to a
maximum allowable height as determined by the exhibit
facility structure.
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.
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16'(4.88m )
M ax.Ht.
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Exhibitors are cautioned when installing a display with a
ceiling or second level to check with the local fire department to ensure that their display meets with the necessary
fire safety precautions involving smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.
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Aisle
Aisle
Aisle
IMPORTANT
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All multi-story exhibits, regardless of whether people
will occupy the upper area or not, and all exhibit fixtures
and components exceeding 120 (3.66m) in height must
have drawings available for inspection by exposition
management, the installation and dismantling contractor,
the exhibitor and governmental authority during the time
the exhibit 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
design 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. Signs must also be posted indicating the maximum number of people the structure will accommodate.
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STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Aisle
Cross-Aisle Booths: Headers & Carpet
DEFINITION: C ross-aisle headers and carpet span the
aisle between exhibit booths to display a
graphic identity.
HEIGHT/DEPTH
Exhibitors utilizing a minimum of 30 linear feet (9.14
meters) of space, which could be in-line, peninsula or
island, facing 30 (9.14m) of exhibit space across the
aisle can install a cross-aisle header with a maximum
height of 120 (3.66m), and a minimum height of 80
(2.44m). The maximum width of the header from front to
back is not to exceed 20 (.61m).
H eaders and supporting structures must be located within
the display so as not to interfere with any aisle traffic and
must be placed a minimum of 20 (.61m) from the front
line. They must be a minimum of 100 (3.05m) from any
adjoining exhibit. F or the purpose of safety or
installation, headers may be suspended from the ceiling
structure of the facility
O verhead cross-aisle headers are for the purpose of
displaying the corporate name, identification or logo
only. G raphics are permitted on the two sides of the sign
(front/back) facing the main aisle. No graphics are
allowed on any other portion of the header structure.
Hang ing Sig ns
C ross-aisle headers, whether supported on structures or
hung, may not be located as to block aisle designation
signage. Show Management may request a relocation or
removal of any cross-aisle headers that, in management’s
opinion, do not comply with all requirements of this
section.
CARPET
C arpet may be installed to replace the official show aisle
carpet to connect cross-aisle booths. This carpet must be
of solid color and cannot contain any copy, graphics, or
logos. This carpet may not be padded in any way to create obstructions or to restrict AD A accessibility.
IMPORTANT
All exhibitors who qualify and wish to use cross-aisle
carpet or header in the design of their display must submit a plan to Show Management at least 60 days prior to
the move-in date of the event.
DEFINITION: An exhibit component suspended above or displayed on an exhibit for the pur-
pose of displaying graphics or identification.
HEIGHT
Peninsula, Island and C ross-Aisle Booth C onfigurations
are the only booths that are permitted to display a hanging sign. H anging identification signs and graphics will
be permitted to a maximum height of corresponding
booth configuration regulations, provided written
approval is received from exposition management.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
All hanging signs must have drawings available for
inspection by exposition management, the installation
and dismantling contractor, the exhibitor and governmental authority during the time the component is being
hung, suspended and removed at the show site that
include a signature or stamp of a reviewing structural
engineer indicating that the stress points for hanging the
sign have been properly engineered, and a signature of an
authorized official of the exhibit building company indi-
cating that the structure is built in compliance with the
details and specifications set forth on the drawings.
(Note: Exhibitors are encouraged to use lightweight
materials in the construction of a hanging sign to eliminate excessive stress to the facility ceiling structure.)
APPROV AL
All sign requests must be submitted with floor plans or
diagrams in writing to Paul G raller, AL A Exposition
Manager, H all-Erickson, Inc., 98 E. Naperville Road,
Suite 201, W estmont, IL 60559-1559. All sign requests
must be received 60 days prior to event. Signs not
approved in advance will not be hung.
IF Y O U D ESIRE TO H ANG ANY SIG NS O R O TH ER
MATERIAL S ABO V E Y O U R EX H IBIT AND IT W IL L
U TIL IZ E ANY O F TH E C EIL ING STRU C TU RES IN
TH E C O NV ENTIO N C ENTER, PL EASE REV IEW
TH E H ANG ING SIG N REQ U IREMENTS IN TH IS
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Canopies and Ceilings
DEFINITION: Exhibit component supported over an exhibitor’s space for
decorative purposes.
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 83 (2.5m)
in height in a standard booth configuration. Furthermore,
the canopy or false ceiling will not exceed 10 (30cm) in
depth and cannot be used for identification or display
purposes.
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 the area of the
exhibitor’s space which is at least 50 (1.52m) from the
aisle line. Furthermore, canopies, false ceilings or
umbrellas will not be used for identification or display
purposes except as would normally be allowed for any
exhibit component within the regulations set forth for the
exhibit configuration.
Maximum 12" (30cm) depth for
canopies or false ceilings.
Canopy
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4' (1.22m)
Max Ht.
5' (1.52m)
Aisle
Maximum 3" (7 .62cm) diameter
supports permitted for canopies
or false ceilings.
10' (3.05m) Booth
20' (6.1m) Booth
IMPORTANT
Exhibitors are cautioned when installing a display with a
ceiling to check with the local fire department to ensure
that their display meets with the necessary fire safety precautions involving smoke alarms, fire extinguishers,
sprinkler systems, etc.
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