Charlotte

6.1 Move-In

1. 1. You shall be allowed access to the Convention Center for move-in/ setup and move-out/teardown of your event on the date(s) and time(s) set forth as the License Period indicates.
   2. After move-in/setup, all equipment, crates, etc., used during move-in/setup must be removed from the licensed area(s) to an area approved, in advance, by your Event Manager.

6.2 Move-Out

3. The move-out/teardown of event-related materials before the established date(s) and time(s) must be approved by the show manager.
4. You are responsible for the removal of all event-related materials such as carpet, carpet padding, pallets, crates, dunnage, lifts, propane tanks, etc.
5. Any cost incurred by the Convention Center for the removal of the above items will be charged to you at applicable rates.

6.3 General

6. All house lights are to be controlled by Convention Center personnel.
7. No pyrotechnics shall be used unless a proper permit is obtained from the Charlotte Fire Department and the operator has a permit from the state of North Carolina.
8. No decorative or other materials shall be attached to any part of the

Convention Center without prior approval by building management.

9. Doors will be opened at the time you determine but subject to the

Convention Center’s right to open the doors earlier if, in the sole discretion of the Convention Center, the doors need to be opened earlier for safety reasons.

10. Due to building structure specifications dancing in unison, high-impact dancing, high-impact aerobics or similar activities are prohibited on the ballroom and meeting room levels of the Convention Center.
11. All moveable walls in the Convention Center shall be installed and removed by Convention Center personnel.

7.12 Event Personnel

1. All event personnel, such as show and service contractor staff, exhibitor-appointed contractors, temporary help, exhibitors and other workers affiliated with an event held within the Convention Center, must enter and exit the Convention Center by way of the security entrance or by way of the event-designated

“show entrance.”

2. All event personnel working in the Convention Center must display

proper identifying credentials or badge.

3. Restricted areas of the Convention Center labeled “Authorized

Personnel Only” are off limits to all persons except those authorized.

4. Show managers and service contractors are responsible for

the conduct of their personnel and subcontractors, and for any damages caused by such personnel, while in the Convention Center. Loud or profane language and disorderly conduct are not permitted at any time. The use of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. Smoking (including electronic and vapor cigarettes) inside or on the grounds of the Convention Center is not permitted at any time.

7.13 Event Staffing / Security

1. The Convention Center shall be the exclusive provider of all event staffing personnel including door guards, badge checkers, and security guards. Adequate staffing will be required to ensure public safety. Police officers, off-duty or otherwise, will be used as needed and must be ordered through the Convention Center.
2. The Convention Center will determine the required minimum levels of event staffing personnel to ensure safe and orderly coordination and execution of the event.
3. Depending on the specific nature of your event or its overall security plan, the Convention Center may require the use of security technologies during your event (for example: metal detection devices, magnetometer, etc.)