Booth construction height limit is restricted to 16ft + 6.5ft for rigging (5m + 2m for rigging). Construction heights are subject to event rules and regulations.

Any rigging MUST be carried out by The Expo Group and MUST be ordered through the exhibitor kit portal: https://expoportal.com/202509026/home

• The maximum stand height is 5m tall, you are permitted to have rigging in addition, however, the height of the stand + rigging should not exceed 7m tall. This is measured from the venue floor to the top of the banner / truss.

• Hanging banners above your booth are only permitted for stands bigger than 16 x 16 ft or 256sqft or over. No hanging banners are permitted for stands smaller than this.

• All rigging must be positioned with a minimum 4 foot gap from the neighboring stand

• All banners must not exceed the dimensions of your stand
  
  
• All ground based constructions must be completely free standing. It is not permitted to have any ground based walling supported via the venues rigging points.

VENUE RIGGING CAD PLANS CAN BE FOUND: HERE

• All electrical works must be carried out by the official event contractor; Edlen.
  
  
• Booth construction height limit is restricted to 16ft + 6.5ft for rigging (5m + 2m for rigging) . Construction heights are subject to event rules and regulations.
  
  
•  For covered exhibitors or multi- level exhibits or booths larger than 300ft require a structural permit. Two copies of the booth plans, structural permit and application need to be submitted to Broward Country Convention Centre for review by their Fire Department. Plans must be scaled signed and dated by a certified structural engineer.  
  
  
• Multi-level (double decker) booths or booths with covered structures must adhere to the following: 
  • Exhibit structure should be furnished with a battery-powered smoke detector on the interior of the structure. 
  • Each enclosed area shall include fire extinguishers with a minimum class of 2A10BC, dry chemical fire extinguisher.
  • All covered booths larger than 300sft shall require a sprinkler system as per NFPA 101.
  • Upper levels may NOT have a 'cover' of any kind (e.g. roof, ceiling, tenting, lattice, fabric)
  • Guardrails should be at least 42" (1.07m) in height and have intermediate rails throughout with a four inch (15.24cm) sphere cannot pass.
  • Stairs should be:
    • A minimum of 3ft in width
    • Equipped with handrails
    • Risers maximum height of seven inches, and a minimum height of four inches. 
    • Treads shall be minimum of eleven inches. 
    • Spiral stairs are not permitted.
  • Upper level floor system should support a live load of 100lbs per square foot. 
  • Two exits are required or every 300sqft of occupied space.
  • 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 stands 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 colors. Any walling exceeding 50% of an open side must be approved in advance by the Organizer.
  
  
• 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 Organizer.
  
  
• The booth build (not including rigging) should be to a maximum height of 16ft (5m) and a minimum height of 8ft
  
  
• 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 neighboring 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 with a platform or raised floor must ensure that it is easily accessible to any wheelchair-bound visitor. You must either install a ramp with handrails on both sides or ensure that someone is 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 Broward County Fire Marshall. Written specifications may be submitted to the Event Coordinator of the facility to request Fire Marshall approval. Please contact lucy.brackpool@sbcgaming.com if you intend to carry out any hot works. 
  
  
• The use of liquefied petroleum gases inside the building is strictly prohibited.
  
  
• 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.

Edlen is the official electrical supplier for SBC Summit Americas, and must be ordered through The Edlen Portal: 

https://ordering.edlen.com/

Waste

Any excessive trash which consists of display materials, carpet, padding, crates and/or pallets will be disposed of and charged both - a handling fee and disposal fee during move-out.

Excessive booth materials and/or literature left in the booth at the end of the published exhibitor move-out that is not labeled for an outbound shipment will be considered abandoned and deemed as trash. The exhibitor will be charged for the removal and disposal of these items. Charges may include Installation & Dismantle Labor, Forklift/Rigging Labor, and/or Dumpster Fee.

Dilapidations

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 stand to the required standards of the venue and local authority. To ensure that you are building your stand to the correct regulations, professional scale drawings showing all proposed construction must be submitted and approved.

SBC has appointed PUDIM as the health and safety partner for the event. PUDIM will review all space-only stand plans and support health and safety documentation. All exhibitors with space-only stands, whether using a contractor or building their own stand, must pay a Stand Plan Inspection fee. Payment can be made directly through the Virtual Shop.