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Linear booth
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Have only one side exposed to an aisle and are generally arranged in a series along a straight line.
Also called "in-line" booth |
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What is the de facto standard floor plan for linear booths?
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10' x 10'
Maximum back wall height of 8' |
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Corner booth
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A linear booth exposed to aisles on two sides. All height rules of linear booths apply.
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Perimeter booth
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A linear booth that backs up to an outside wall of the exhibit facility rather than other booths. All guidelines of linear booths apply except the typical max back wall height is 12'.
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End-cap booth
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Exposed to aisles on three sides and composed of two booths.
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Dimensions of a typical end-cap booth
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10' deep x 20' wide
Max back wall height is 8' allowed only in the rear half of booth space and within 5' of the two side aisles with a 4' height restriction on all materials in the remaining space forward to the aisle. |
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Peninsula booth
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Exposed to aisles on three sides and composed of a minimum of four booths.
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Two types of peninsula booths
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1) one which backs up to linear booths
2) one which backs up to another peninsula booth |
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Dimensions of a typical peninsula booth
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20' x 20' or larger
When it backs up to linear booths, back wall is restricted to 4' high within 5' of each aisle permitting adequate line of sight for the adjoining linear booths. 16' max height allowance. |
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Split island booth
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A peninsula booth that shares a common wall with another peninsula booth.
No line of sight restrictions. |
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Island booth
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Any size booth exposed to aisles on all sides.
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Dimensions of an island booth
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Typically, 20' x 20' or larger but can be configured differently.
Max height allowance of 16'. |
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Extended header booth
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A linear booth 20' or longer with a center extended header.
All regular linear booth guidelines apply except the center extended header has a max height of 8', a max width of 20% of the length of the booth, and a max depth of 9' from the back wall. |
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Booth canopies
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Include ceilings, umbrellas, and canopy frames, which can either be decorative or functional. Must comply with line of sight rules.
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Rules for booth canopies
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Base of canopy should not be lower than 7' from the floor within 5' of any aisle. Canopy supports should be no wider than 3".
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Rules for hanging signs & graphics
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Permitted in all standard peninsula and island booths. Max height of 16'. Should be set back 10' from adjacent booths. Approval for hanging signs & graphics should be received from the exhibition organizer at least 60 days prior to installation.
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Towers
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A freestanding exhibit component separate from the main exhibit fixture. Towers in excess of 8' should have drawings available for inspection.
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Multi-story exhibit
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A booth where the display fixtures exceed 12'. May require local building permit b/c it is deemed a "structure" for building purposes.
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Structural integrity
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All exhibit displays should be designed and erected in a manner that will withstand normal contact or vibration caused by neighboring exhibitors, hall laborers, installation/dismantling, or moderate wind.
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Flammable and toxic materials
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All materials used in display construction or decorating should be made of fire retardant material and certified as flame retardant.
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Minimum electrical guidelines
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1) All 110-volt wiring should be grounded three-wire
2) Wiring that touches the floor should be "SO" cord flat cord, which is insulated to qualify for "extra hard usage" 3) Cord wiring above floor level can be "SJ" rated for "hard usage" 4) Using zip cords, two-wire cords, latex cords, plastic cord, lamp cord, open clip sockets, and two-wire clamp-on fixtures 5) Power strips should be UL approved with built-in overload protection |
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Minimum guidelines for booth lighting
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1) No lighting, fixtures, lighting trusses or overhead lighting are allowed outside the boundaries of the exhibit space
2) Lighting should be directed to the inner confines of the booth space 3) Lighting that is potentially harmful (ex. lasers) should comply with facility rules and be approved in writing by exhibition management 4) Lighting that spins, rotates, pulsates, and other specialized lighting effects should be in good taste and not interfere with neighboring exhibitors or otherwise detract from the general atmosphere of the event |
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Issues related to storage
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Fire regulations in most exhibit facilities prohibit storing product, literature, empty packing containers or packing material behind back drapes or under draped tables.
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Issues related to demonstrations
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Exhibitors should conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations in a manner which assures all exhibitor personnel and attendees are within the contracted exhibit space and not encroaching on the aisle or neighboring exhibits.
Practice special caution when demonstrating machinery or equipment that has moving parts, cooking equipment with open flames, or any product that is otherwise potentially dangerous. Exhibitors should establish a minimum setback of 3' and/or install hazard barriers. |
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Limit for sound demonstrations or music
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85 decibels
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Issues related to sound/music
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Speakers and other sound devices should be positioned to direct sound into the booth rather than into the aisle.
Sound cannot exceed 85 decibels. Music played in their booths may be subject to laws governing the use of copyrighted compositions. |
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Rule related to fire equipment
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Fire hoses and extinguishers should be visible and accessible at all times.
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Perimeter openings
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Large peninsula and island booths with long, high walls need to have a minimum 6' opening every 30'.
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General rules for cars
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Required that vehicles on display have no more than a 1/4 tank of gas. The filler cap should be sealed and the batteries disconnected.
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