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Guidelines for Display Rules and Regulations
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The following display rules and regulations will be strictly enforced by NAMM and its representatives on the show floor.
They were developed by the Exhibit Designers and Producers Association and the International Association for Exposition
and Events and are considered the industry standard.
It is NAMM's intention to operate Summer NAMM as a cost-effective event that is moderately sized and held in a relaxed
atmosphere. In keeping with this direction, NAMM is requesting that
Exhibitors construct single-story displays only.
Hanging signs or other items from the ceiling is prohibited.
Exhibitors with new booth designs or variance requests need to submit their requests in writing to NAMM no
later than May 23, 2008. After careful review, reasonable deviations may be permitted provided written approval
is received from NAMM. Variances are valid for the current show only. No REquEst will bE AccEptEd oR
AppRoVEd oN sHow sitE.
small booths option 2
Linear Booth guidelines will apply to small booths.
table top Exhibits option 3
Table top booths have only one side exposed to the aisle and are generally arranged in a series along a straight line. This
space is not carpeted.
Each five feet (5') wide x six feet (6') deep table top exhibit will include:

(1) 4' wide x 30" high draped display table (show colors)

(1) 7" x 44" ID Sign

(1) 8' high draped back wall and 36" draped divider rails in color cooridated drapery
Display materials should be arranged in such a manner so as not to obstruct sight lines of neighboring exhibitors. The
maximum height of eight feet (8') is allowed only in the rear half of the booth space with a four foot (4') height restriction
imposed on all materials in the remaining space forward to the aisle.
linear booth
Linear Booths have only one side exposed to an aisle and are generally arranged in a series along a straight line. They are
also called in-line booths.
Reprinted with expressed consent of IAEE from 2005 Update Guidelines for Display Rules and Regulations.
June 2022, 2008 Nashville Convention Center Nashville, TN
Guidelines for Display Rules
and Regulations 2
dimensions
For purposes of consistency and ease of layout and/or reconfiguration, floor plan design in increments of ten feet
(10ft) (3.05m) has become the de facto standard in the United States. Therefore, unless constricted by space or other
limitations, Linear Booths are most commonly ten feet (10ft)(3.05m) wide and ten feet (10ft)(3.05m) deep, i.e., 10' x 10'
(3.05m x 3.05m). A maximum back wall height limitation of eight feet (8ft)(2.44m) is generally specified.
use of space

Regardless of the number of Linear Booths utilized, e.g., 10' x 20' (3.05m x 6.10m), 10' x 30' (3.05m x 9.14m),
10' x 40' (3.05m x 12.19m), etc., display materials should be arranged in such a manner so as not to obstruct sight lines
of neighboring Exhibitors. The maximum height of eight feet (8ft)(2.44m) is allowed only in the rear half of the booth
space, with a four foot (4ft)(1.22m) height restriction imposed on all materials in the remaining space forward to the
aisle. Note: When three or more Linear Booths are used in combination as a single exhibit space, the four foot (4ft)
(1.22m) height limitation is applied only to that portion of exhibit space which is within ten feet (10ft)(3.05m) of an
adjoining booth.
corner booth
A Corner Booth is a Linear Booth exposed to aisles on two (2) sides. All other guidelines for Linear Booths apply.
perimeter booth
A Perimeter Booth is a Linear Booth that backs to an outside wall of the exhibit facility rather than to another exhibit.
dimensions and use of space
All guidelines for Linear Booths apply to Perimeter Booths except that the maximum back wall height is twelve feet (12ft)
(3.66m).
(1.524M) 3
peninsula booth
A Peninsula Booth is exposed to aisles on three (3) sides and composed of a minimum of four 10' x 10' (3.05m x 3.05m)
booths. There are two types of Peninsula Booths: (a) one which backs up to Linear Booths, and (b) one which backs up to
another Peninsula Booth and is referred to as a Split Island Booth.
dimensions

A Peninsula Booth is usually 20' x 20' (6.1m x 6.1m) or larger. When a Peninsula Booth backs up to two Linear Booths, the
back wall is restricted to four feet (4ft)(1.22m) high within five feet (5ft)(1.52m) of each aisle, permitting adequate line of sight
for the adjoining Linear Booths. Sixteen feet (16ft)(4.78m) is the maximum height allowance, including signage for the center
portion of the back wall. Double-sided signs, logos and graphics shall be set back ten feet (10ft)(3.05m) from adjacent
booths.
double-deck booths are prohibited.
20' x 20'
(4.877M)
16
'
(4.877M)
16
'
(4.877M)
16
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island booth
An Island Booth is any size booth exposed to aisles on all four sides.
dimensions and use of space
An Island Booth is typically 20' x 20'(6.1m x 6.1m) or larger, although it may be configured differently. The entire cubic
content of the space may be used up to the maximum allowable height, which is sixteen feet (16ft)(4.87m), including
floor-supported signage.
double-deck booths are prohibited.
split island booth
A Split Island Booth is a Peninsula Booth that shares a common back wall with another Peninsula Booth. The entire cubic
content of this booth may be used, up to the maximum allowable height, without any back wall line-of-sight restrictions.
Sixteen feet (16ft)(4.87m) is the maximum height allowance, including signage. Eight-foot (8ft)(2.44m) high pipe and drape
is included with this configuraton. Double-sided signs, logos and graphics shall be set back ten feet (10ft)(3.05m) from the
adjacent booth.
double-deck booths are prohibited. 5
truss and lighting
Exhibitors are cautioned when installing a display with trussing to comply with the permissible height corresponding to their booth
configuration (for example, the highest point of any truss may not exceed the maximum allowable height for the booth type).
please Note: cEiliNG-suppoRtEd tRuss HANGs ANd HANGiNG siGNs ARE Not pERMittEd.
Exhibitors should adhere to the following suggested minimum guidelines when determining booth lighting:
No lighting, fixtures, lighting trusses or overhead lighting are allowed outside the boundaries of the exhibit space.
Lighting must be directed to the inner confines of the booth space. Lighting must comply with facility rules.
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.
tower
A Tower is a freestanding exhibit component separate from the main exhibit fixture. The height restriction is the same as
that which applies to the appropriate exhibit configuration being used. Fire and Safety regulations in many facilities strictly
govern the use of towers. Please submit drawings to NAMM for towers in excess of eight feet (8ft)(2.44m), as a building
permit and safety/seismic lines may be required.
other important considerations
canopies and ceilings
Canopies, including ceilings, umbrellas and canopy frames, can be either decorative or functional (such as to shade
computer monitors from ambient light or for hanging products). Canopies for Linear or Perimeter Booths should comply
with line-of-sight requirements (see Use of Space for Linear or Perimeter Booths).
The base of the Canopy should not be lower than seven feet (7ft)(2.13m) from the floor within five feet (5ft)(1.52m) of
any aisle. Canopy supports should be no wider than three inches (3in)(.08m). This applies to any booth configuration
that has a sight-line restriction, such as a Linear Booth. Exhibitors are cautioned when installing a display with a ceiling
to check with the local fire department to ensure that their display meets with the necessary fire safety precautions
involving smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc. Smoke alarms will be required in any covered booth. 6
issues common to All booth types
Americans with disabilities Act (AdA)
All exhibiting companies are required to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are
encouraged to be sensitive, and as reasonably accommodating as possible, to attendees with disabilities. Information
regarding ADA compliance is available from the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line (800-514-0301)
and from Web site www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/infoline.htm.
structural integrity
All exhibit displays should be designed and erected in a manner that will withstand normal contact or vibration caused
by neighboring Exhibitors, hall laborers or installation/dismantling equipment such as forklifts. Displays should also be
able to withstand moderate wind effects that may occur in the exhib