Booth construction height limit is restricted to 14ft (not including rigging). Construction heights are subject to event rules and regulations. Should your booth exceed 12ft you will need approval from the Fire Safety Officer at MTCC. The minimum build height is 8ft. Form Linked Here

Hanging banners above your booth are permitted at SBC Summit Canada for stands bigger than 20ft x 20ft only and subject to approval by SBC

All banners must not exceed the dimensions of your booth. Rigging installation affixed to any Centre structure is an exclusive service provided by SHOWTECH Power & Lighting. 

Rigging Policy

• All items to be suspended from ceilings including signs, displays, light and sound equipment etc., must be approved in advance.
  
  

• Rigging of cable and other hanging devices on or near ceiling electrical buss ducts and conduits is strictly prohibited.
  
  

• All ceiling equipment, material and rigging must be removed immediately upon close of the show.
  
  

• Rigging installation affixed to any Centre structure is an exclusive service provided by SHOWTECH Power & Lighting.
  
  

Rigging Plots to be submitted to: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Engineering Department 255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 . Phone: (416) 585-8182

Portal: https://e.showtechordering.com/ST-00069262

The following regulations must be adhered to when designing and building a space only booth, please pass this information onto your contractor:

• All electrical works must be carried out by the official event contractor; Showtech.
  
  

• Booth construction height limit is restricted to 14ft (not including rigging). Construction heights are subject to event rules and regulations. Should your booth exceed 12ft you will need approval from the Fire Safety Officer at MTCC. The minimum build height is 8ft.
  
  

• All booths will require complete outside walling of their booths. It is the responsibility of the booth owner to complete and not the neighbouring companies responsibility.
  
  

• Walling in Open Sides (for island sites only). Long runs of walling along open perimeters of booth must be avoided. 50% of any open side is permitted to be a solid wall. No more than 50% of your booth length or width may be used for walling of any kind – including sold material, frosted material, draping or translucent material. Where long runs of walling are present along open sides they must be relieved by display items and not left in plain colours. Any walling exceeding 50% of an open side must be approved in advance by the Organiser.
  
  

• Dividing walls must be built between your booth and adjoining booths, extending to the boundaries of your booth. Any exceptions must be agreed in advance with the Organiser.
  
  

• You must supply walling to your own booth and not use the back walls provided by other booths.
  
  

• All booth construction must be completely self-supporting and no fittings or painting may be made to any part of the venue structure.
  
  

• All cladding of columns must be self-supporting and access must be made available to any services on these columns.
  
  

• No part of the booth construction, including rotating signs, or any exhibits may protrude into the gangways or over neighbouring booths.
  
  

• No item of display may project over the perimeter of the booth into the gangways.
  
  

• All booth construction and displays must be made from fireproof materials and installed to the satisfaction of the authorities.
  
  

• All lockable doors to store rooms, kitchens, meeting rooms, etc must have a vision panel in case  of an emergency.
  
  

• Platforms must be of a strength and stability sufficient to carry and distribute the weight of booth fittings and exhibits with regard to the loading limits of the venue floor.
  
  

• Any booth incorporating a platform or raised floor, must ensure the booth is easily accessible to any wheelchair dependent visitor. You must either install a ramp with the inclusion of handrails fitted either side or make sure there is someone available on the booth space to assist.
  
  

• Open corners of booth floors and platforms should be splayed, rounded and angled, if not protected by heavy exhibits, to avoid sharp corners and tripping hazards
  
  

• Professional scale drawings showing all proposed constructional details must be submitted and approved prior to the build-up of the show.
  
  

• A method statement, risk assessment, a copy of your insurance certificate and health and safety declaration must be submitted with your booth drawings.
  
  

• Any presentations / demonstrations likely to interest large groups of visitors must be located towards the centre of the booth and clearly shown on booth drawings.
  
  

• The design of your booth must be such that it can be erected and dismantled within the time available.
  
  

• If you intend to do construction work on-site please be considerate to others. Please do not off-load, work or paint in other peoples’ booth areas as this can be a source of irritation to fellow exhibitors arriving to set up their booth.
  
  

• The use of welding equipment, open flames or smoke emitting materials as part of an exhibit must be specifically approved on an individual basis by the MTCC Fire Officer. Please contact kayla.smith@sbcgaming.com if you intend to carry out any hot works.
  
  

• The use of liquefied petroleum gases inside the building is strictly prohibited. Welding, cutting, or brazing without special permission from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Fire Safety Officer Please contact kayla.smith@sbcgaming.com if you intend to carry out any pyrotechnics.
  
  

• You are responsible for the actions of any contractor you employ to work for you and will be held responsible for misconduct by them. Any damage caused by your contractors will be charged directly back to you.
  
  

It is your duty to ensure ALL booth items and waste is removed from your booth at the end of breakdown. Any excessive waste will be charged directly back to you.

Please do not attach anything to the fabric of the building and take care when constructing your booth, as any damage caused by paint, stickers, nails, screws, etc, will be charged to you.

If you have hired an uncarpeted hall, please mention that a charge will be made for any carpet tape left at the end of the event.

You have a legal obligation to build your booth to the required standards of the venue and local authority. To ensure that you are building your booth to the correct regulations, professional scale drawings showing all proposed construction must be submitted and approved.

The design of your booth must be such that it can be erected and dismantled within the time available. A method statement for the construction process must accompany these plans along with a risk assessment and health and safety declaration. The Organiser reserves the right not to allow the build of your booth to begin if plans have not been submitted and approved prior to the show.

Please ensure you complete all Compulsory Forms.

Fire Safety Regulations:Click Here

Guidelines for Securing Your Exhibit: Click Here

Detailed below are the requirements regarding the submission of plans: 

• Include all dimensions
  
  

• Detail all building materials to be used
  
  

• Show a ground plan and an elevation drawing
  
  

• Details must prove the structural stability.
  
  

• Approval for a booth from a previous show will not be accepted as proof of approval  and plans must be re-submitted for every show
  
  

• Approval must not be assumed until written approval is received from the Senior Events Manager, Kayla Smith.
  
  

• When written approval has been received for the original design, no alteration may be made without the approval of the Event Manager, Kayla Smith.
  
  

• All plans, calculations and documentations must be in English and should clearly state the exhibiting company's name, booth number and the contact name and company of the contractor responsible for the booth
  
  

• A booth plan approval form, method statement, risk assessment and health and safety declaration must be submitted with the plans. You may choose not to use the forms provided in this manual and use your own templates instead.
  
  

You have a legal obligation to build your booth to the required standards of the venue and local authority. To ensure that you are building your booth to the correct regulations, professional scale drawings showing all proposed construction must be submitted and approved.

The design of your booth must be such that it can be erected and dismantled within the time available. A method statement for the construction process must accompany these plans along with a risk assessment and health and safety declaration. The Organiser reserves the right not to allow the build of your booth to begin if plans have not been submitted and approved prior to the show.

You will require approval from the Fire Officer at MTCC if your booth has any of the following:

• Exhibit configuration is 1,000 sq. ft. or more
  
  

• Exhibit has roof / mezzanine / second storey
  
  

• Exhibit has a raised platform
  
  

• Exhibit exceeds 12 feet in height
  
  

• Exhibit material exceeds 10,000 lbs. gross weight
  
  

• Exhibit material exceeds 300 lbs. / sq. ft. limit
  
  

• Exhibit has prohibited material
  
  

• Materials / processes / equipment require special permit
  
  

• Exhibit has suspended signs / banners / lights
  
  

• Exhibit has hard wall (in-line booths N/A)
  
  

• Exhibit has motorized vehicle / combustion engine
  
  

• Exhibit contains liquid fuels / natural gas / propane (six weeks notice to process request)
  
  

• Exhibit contains cooking appliances
  
  

• Exhibit contains hazardous material