Acceptable sound levels

Excessive sound can be offensive and distracting. Each exhibitor is entitled to an atmosphere that is conducive to conducting business, without excess noise from other exhibitors. Any audio equipment, whether in the booth or as part of a display, may not exceed a sound level of eighty-five (85) decibels.

Sound regulations

The following rules and regulations will apply to ensure the appropriate business atmosphere of the Golf Industry Show.

• Self-supported audio equipment must be directed inwardly, toward your exhibit, as opposed to outwardly toward aisles or neighboring exhibits.
• Audio equipment must not violate the height restriction applicable to the booth.
• Decibel levels will be measured from the center of surrounding aisles.

Non-compliance procedures

In the event audio equipment exceeds the eighty-five (85) decibel requirement or is determined, by show management, to affect neighboring exhibitors negatively, the following procedure will be in effect:

• First notice: The offending exhibitor will be notified and asked to comply with the stated guidelines. This notice will be documented.
• Second notice: The offending exhibitor will be issued a written caution, noting violation of sound limits has been repeated, and will be instructed to reduce the volume immediately.
• Third and final notice: The exhibit's electrical source(s) will be terminated for the remainder of the day. The exhibitor will be given a fifteen (15) minute window of time to take necessary precautions for their equipment. The exhibitor will assume full responsibility for any damage to their exhibit or demonstration resulting from their failure to adhere to show rules. Electrical service may be reconnected the following day before show opening at the exhibitor's expense.

In addition to decibel measurements, show management reserves the right to determine an exhibitor's compliance with or violation of these sound level restrictions. We ask that each exhibitor monitor their own booth to ensure a professional atmosphere on the show floor for all exhibitors and attendees.