The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the exclusive rigging service provider for show managers and exhibitors. For the OCCC to provide the best possible service to clients, the following rigging guidelines are applicable to all show managers, exhibitors and service contractors.
- When using cloth material, the seams need to be double stitched on the top and bottom.
- Heat Seam is acceptable when hanging lightweight vinyl drape & inflatables ONLY.
- If the vinyl drape were to be used as a drop down for a sign or banner, which would include a bottom batten to attach the foam core, sintra or cloth/vinyl banner, double stitching is required on the vinyl drape due to weight considerations and possible failure of the heat seam.
- Adhesive or glue tape is not acceptable due to the heat and humidity at the OCCC, causing it to come loose under load/weight.
- The use of any type of adhesive for attaching signs, banners or decorations to the walls or decorative surfaces (interior or exterior) of OCCC buildings is NOT PERMITTED.
Exhibit Hall column dimensions
| Location |
Description |
Circumference |
1/2 Circumference |
Height |
| Exhibit Hall West A/B |
Exhibit Hall West A/B Columns |
30'1" |
22'5" |
37' |
| Exhibit Hall West C |
Exhibit Hall West C Columns |
16' |
N/A |
28' |
| Exhibit Hall West C |
Exhibit Hall West C Walkway Columns |
16' |
N/A |
17' |
| Exhibit Hall West E |
Exhibit Hall West E Columns |
9'7" |
N/A |
29' |
| Exhibit Hall North |
Exhibit Hall North Columns |
28'4" |
22' |
37' |
| Exhibit Hall South |
Exhibit Hall South Columns |
28'4" |
22' |
37' |
Banners that are installed on the exterior of the building must be designed with weather elements in mind.
- Banner must be constructed of a material which allows wind to flow easily through it. If the banner is made of vinyl, wind pockets must be cut into the banner. It is recommended to use a 70 percent mesh material for banner construction.
- Banners must have grommets horizontally along the top and bottom of the banner at a minimum of 18-inch to 2-foot intervals.
- Banners must have grommets placed vertically along both sides of the banner at a minimum of 48 inches if the banner is 8 feet tall or greater.
- All edges of the banner will be folded over, glued and double stitched. It is preferred that webbing reinforcement is in place before installation of the grommets. All mesh banners will be webbing reinforced in between all folds before grommet installation.
- Grommets in the corners must be reinforced due to this area handling most of the stress in the banner.
- Banners must be made of lightweight and water-resistant materials to prevent substantial increase in weight when it becomes wet.
- All banners are subject to removal without notice in the event of a severe weather notice.
- Manufacturers must rate all rigging hardware for a "Working Load Limit".
- Manufacturers of the rigging hardware must be legally liable for its products in the continental United States.
- All wire rope slings 3/8" and larger must be Certified and Proof Tested (tested to twice its Working Load Limit).
- Flemish eye construction is preferred for all wire rope slings 3/8" and larger.
- The OCCC Rigging Section reserves the right to substitute hardware on a case-by-case basis at their discretion.
- All signs must be well-made and in good condition to be suspended.
- All drawings, diagrams, etc. must be submitted at least three weeks in advance of the event.
- All signage is subject to on-site inspection for final approval.
- All Engineer Certifications must be submitted for all signage.
- All hardware and equipment must be certified and approved by the manufacturer for overhead suspension.
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