Client Utility Services provides all events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) with utilities ordered by the show management, including electric, gas, and water. In 2005, Client Utility Services processed 66 exhibit halls events, not including the other events held in the ballrooms, meeting rooms, or other areas of the convention center.
The Client Utility Services staff first works with the client when ordering utilities, where they have the option of purchasing their services on-line , by fax or in person. Ideally, this process begins three months before the opening of the event, and after receiving the final event floor plan.
One thing that is very unique at the PCC is the Utility Services staff's proficiency in Spanish. Hispanic meetings are one of the fastest growing markets, and the PCC is prepared to welcome them. Approximately five percent of the groups that visit the PCC take advantage of the bilingual staff.
Electrical Services
Electrical Service is provided exclusively by the Pennsylvania Convention Center Utility
Services Department.
Location
Originating from Floor Boxes on 30' Centers
Originating from Ceiling
Halls: A, B, C, & D
120 volt & 208 volt /100amp Service
208 volt & 480 volt service
100-400amp
Grand Hall and Ballroom: 120/208/480 volt service distributed upon request.
Exhibitor Electric Floor Grids [ PDF ]
Please select your Exhibitor Electrical floor grid below,
print and fax the completed grid to the Attention of: Client Utility Services 215-418-4805
90 Watt incandescent lamps in clusters of (4) on dimmers on 30' centers
Hall: D
400 Watt metal halide on 20’ centers
Ceiling Load and Height
Location
Ceiling Load
Ceiling Height
Halls: A, B, C
250 lbs per Hang Point
Low Clearance - 29', High Clearance - 51'
Hall: D
250 lbs per Hang Point
Low Clearance - 15', High Clearance - 21'
Floor Load
Location
Description
Halls: A, B, C
350 lbs. psf
Grand Hall
and Ballroom
Grand Hall and Ballroom live load not to exceed 100 pound per square foot. Grand Hall maximum concentrated load not to exceed 4,800 pound any point with no other live load in area. Ballroom maximum concentrated load not to exceed 3,000 pounds at any point with no other live loads in area.
Columns
Location
Description
Halls: A, B, C
On 120' centers
Hall: D
On 60' centers
Loading Docks & Drive-In Ramps
Location
Description
Hall: A
14 Docks; 1 Drive-In Door (29'h x 25'w)
Hall: B
7 Docks; 1 Drive-In door (16'h x 25'w); 1 roll up door at front of hall (8'h x 14'w)
Exhibitors' Rights and Union Jurisdictions
We're here to help you in planning your event at all levels. To help you understand the union jurisdictions and your own rights as an exhibitors, please refer to the following document: For further information, please contact your show contractor.
Customer Service Agreement, Exhibitor Rights
Exhibitor's: The use of hand-tools for the installation of your exhibit
This file will show what tools are acceptable and what tools are prohibited to use in Booths 300 sq.ft. or less. If booth size is over 300 sq. ft. Union Labor is required to do the installation.
Tools - Acceptable and Prohibited
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