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ADDITIONAL LABOR CHARGES WILL APPLY WHEN SUBMITTING A LAYOUT
Adjacent Booth / Aisle # ___________________
Use the squares to indicate the dimensions of your booth size.
Mark where you need your electrical service.
Adjacent Booth / Aisle # ___________________
Show Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Company Name: _____________________________________________________________________
CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS
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DEADLINE DATE: Your order must be received by the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center no later than 15 days
before opening day to insure installation in time for the opening of the show. A 50% penalty on basic charges
will apply on orders received after the deadline date. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are not included in this
15 day period.
Wall, column, and permanent utility outlets are not to be used by the exhibitor and are not part of the booth space.
All lighting displays, electrical appliances, motors, and other types of electrical equipment must be wired to meet
national, state and local codes.
Motors 3/4 H.P. and over must be equipped with a safety switch as a point of disconnect and overload protection.
All equipment and material must use 3-wire grounded type cord. All exposed non current carrying metal parts of
fixed equipment, which are liable to be energized, shall be grounded.
Use of open clip sockets, latex or lamp cord wire, duplex or triplex attachment plugs in exhibits are prohibited.
Claims will not be considered unless filed in writing by the exhibitor by the close of the Exhibition.
Prices based upon current wage rates, and are subject to change without notice.
Under no circumstances shall anyone other than house electricians make electrical connections.
Installing of ball lights, hanging of electrical headers, any other type of electrical fixtures, special wiring (motor or
control wiring) etc., must be done by house electricians.
Electrical power for lights and displays will be turned on 1 hour prior to show opening time, and off at show closing
time daily. If power is required before or after, special arrangements must be made at least 2 hours in advance.
The Chief Electrician has the power to refuse connection where wiring constitutes a fire hazard.
All material and equipment furnished by the Convention Center of this service order shall remain its property and
shall be removed by the Convention Center after the close of the show.
Rates quoted for all connections cover only the bringing of service (unless otherwise noted) to the booth in the
most convenient manner and does not include connecting equipment or special wiring.
All equipment must be properly tagged and wired with complete information as to type of current, voltage, phase,
cycle, horsepower, etc.
Exhibitors must check in at the electrical service desk before assembling their exhibits requiring electrical power
or labor.
Cancellation or change of electrical requirements could result in a 50% penalty charge. Changes in original order
must be submitted in writing.
Booth #: _____________________
Booth Size: __________________
ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR EXHIBITS AT THE
DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER
Electrical requirements for an exhibit at the Convention Center are based on codes developed by local and national
organizations whose professional responsibility is for the safety of all exhibitors and visitors.
Too frequently, fires have been traceable to faulty wiring sometimes because of carelessness and sometimes
because of lack of understanding of the risks involved.
In the interest of public safety, every exhibit presented in the Convention Center is carefully inspected to determine
if violations exist. If they do, qualified electricians are available to correct the problem. This work will be performed
on a time-and-material basis. If the exhibitor does not wish to have the fault corrected, electrical service will not
be connected.
If an exhibitor is not informed or does not understand basic safety standards for electrical wiring, an electrician
should be consulted before shipment is made to the Convention Center.
SAFE WIRING IS ESSENTIAL
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is responsible for the total electrical distribution systems and the linking of
all electrical items in an exhibit with the power services of the building.
Serious risks are involved which can be reduced with accurate understanding of basic requirements. Safe wiring
inside an exhibit is essential.
Wiring that touches the floor must be " SO " cord which is insulated to qualify for " extra hard usage. " Cord wiring
above the floor level can be " SJ " which is rated for " hard usage. "
All flexible cords shall be 3-wire unless the cord is a component part of an assembly which is specifically
approved.
The use of open clip sign sockets, latex or lamp cord wire in displays, duplex or triplex attachment plugs are
prohibited by order of the Rosemont Fire Department and Electrical Inspection Department.
All electrical equipment and wiring requires evidence of testing and approval by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory.
Spot or flood lighting is a hazard when lamps are too close to fabrics or other material which may be affected
by heat.
The Convention Center electrical services offer extension cords, spiders and plug molds which provide safety
approved multiple plug in capacity.
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