Hanging signs

Definition

An exhibit component suspended above an exhibit of two or more linear units back to back with an aisle on at least three sides for the purpose of displaying graphics or identification.

Height

Hanging identification signs and graphics will be permitted to a maximum height of 16'0" pennisula configurations for booths; Island booth locations are excluded (4.88m), provided written approval is received from exposition management at least 60 days prior to the show.

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.

Depth

All hanging signs must be set back at least 25% of the booth's width dimension from the back line of the booth.

Intent: Hanging signs, whether double-faced or not, should be set back within the exhibitor's space so as not to detract from the overall impact of the exhibit that is directly adjacent.

Size

Hanging signs and graphics will be permitted to a total length on each side of the exhibitor's space that does not exceed 50% of the corresponding dimension of the booth.

Intent: The size and number of hanging signs must be limited in order to minimize the stress to the facility ceiling structure on the part of any one exhibitor.

Structural integrity

Hanging signs and graphics will be permitted to be hung from appropriate load-bearing points within the exhibit facility provided written approval is received from the exhibit facility 60 days prior to the show. All hanging signs must have drawings available for inspections by exposition management, the installation and dismantling contractor, the facility manager, the exhibitor, and governmental authority during the time the component is being hung, suspended and removed at the show site. The drawings must include a signature or stamp or a reviewing structural engineer indicating 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 excess stress to the facility ceiling structure.)

Intent: Exhibitors adjoining booths with hanging signs are entitled to the same reasonable safety precautions they would expect if they were adjacent to a linear booth.

Reprinted with express consent of IAEM from 2000 Update Guidelines for Display Rules and Regulations.