Towers

Definition

A free standing exhibit component separate from the main exhibit fixture that is used for identification and display purposes only.

Height/depth

Towers will be permitted to a height and depth that correspond to the height and depth regulations for the appropriate exhibit configuration of which they are a part. For example, towers that are part of a peninsula exhibit will not exceed 16'0" (4.88m) in height, and will not be placed within 10 lineal feet (3.05m) of a neighboring exhibit unless they are confined to that area of the exhibitor's space which is at least 5'0" (1.52m) from the aisle line to avoid blocking the sightline from the aisle to the adjoining booth.

Intent: Towers are part of the overall exhibit presentation and, therefore, must be treated as a component of the total exhibit configuration. The maximum height and depth regulations have been set to avoid undue competition between exhibitors to see who can go the highest or be seen the farthest, while also assuring exhibitors who are adjoining exhibits with towers of the same reasonable sightline from the aisle as they would expect if they were adjacent to an exhibitor with a linear booth.

Structural integrity

All towers in excess of 8'0" (3.66m) must have drawings available for inspection by exposition management, the installation and dismantling contractor, the exhibitor and governmental authority during the time the tower is being erected, exhibited and dismantled at the show site. The drawings must include a signature or stamp of a reviewing structural engineer indicating that the structure designed 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.

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

Please note:

Exhibitors are cautioned when installing a display with a ceiling or second level to check with the local fire department to insure that their display meets with necessary fire safety precautions involving smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.

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