Design regulations

• It is the exhibitor's responsibility to ensure proper exhibit booth construction. Drapes, signs, banners, acoustical material, cotton, paper, hay, straw, moss, split bamboo, plastic cloth shall be flame retardant or fabricated of inherently fireproof materials.

  NOTE: A flame test may be performed when deemed appropriate by the Fire Prevention Bureau or other such government agency. Also, all flowers and trees must be live plants. No flammable fluids or substances may be used or shown in booths. All packing materials such as excelsior, cardboard cartons, etc. must be removed from the booth prior to the opening of the show. No materials may be stored in the area behind the booth.

• Operation of gasoline-powered vehicles will be permitted during move-in and move-out periods. However, all fueling of vehicles must be accomplished outside the exhibit hall. If the conference site city has a contrary fire code or the convention center dictates otherwise, the exhibitor agrees to comply with those regulations regarding gasoline-operated vehicles/equipment. Gasoline-operated vehicles/equipment on display must have one (1) gallon or less of fuel in tanks. Fuel tank caps must be locked or taped and battery cables must be disconnected and taped. Fuel is to be dispensed or removed with approved safety equipment. No LP tanks, empty or filled, are authorized to be stored in the building. No gasoline or other type of fuel-operated motor may be demonstrated inside the exhibit hall during the show.

• Golf Industry Show Management will solely determine whether any of the articles or things are objectionable and the decision of show management is final. All exhibits must conform to the International Association for Exposition Management display guidelines adopted by show management and contained in this service kit.

• Written authorization by, first the convention center general manager, and then, the fire prevention division shall be required for the display and operation of any electrical, mechanical or devices which may be deemed hazardous by the fire prevention division and the use or storage of flammable liquids or compressed gases.

• Exhibitors are required to furnish their entire exhibit space with carpeting or floor covering.

• Hazardous chemicals and materials, including pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, caustics, corrosives, oxidizers, flammables, poisons, and toxins, are prohibited inside the building.

• All electrical equipment must be U.L. (Underwriter Laboratories) approved. Installation of all such equipment is to be under supervision of the convention center building services.

• Banners, decorative signs, etc., must be approved a minimum of 30 days prior to installation. Method of installation, location, and material used are subject to approval by the general manager, assistant general manager, operations, or director of building services.

• All fountains must be waterproof and shall be tested prior to installation.

• No "stick-on" decals and/or similar promotional items may be distributed in the building.

• The main exhibit floor load limit is 400 pounds per square foot.

• Golf Industry Show Management will have sole control over all admissions of persons.

• Golf Industry Show Management reserves the right to reject or prohibit any exhibit, or part thereof, including, without limitation, any person, article, conduct, printed matter, catalogue, or souvenir, that, in its opinion, is not suitable to and in keeping with the character of the exhibition. Exhibitors are prohibited from using live animals in their exhibit without prior approval of show management.

• All multi-level booths must be designated on your floor plan. Please note the following rules that apply to multi-level booths:

  - A certified structural drawing of a multi-level booth must be submitted to the Fire Marshal at least ninety (60) days in advance of the first move-in day to allow sufficient time for any needed corrections.

  - One 2A10BC-type fire extinguisher must be on each level of the display, easily available and unobstructed from view.

  - All areas under multi-level booths must be equipped with a UL-approved battery-operated smoke detector attached to the ceiling or understructure.

  - No ceilings are allowed on the top-most level.

  - If any deck is designed to hold more than 10 people, a second staircase is required for emergency evacuations.

  - All stairways must be at least three (3) feet in width and must be equipped with a handrail on at least one side.