Floor Loads of Exhibit Halls

The load capacities for various areas of the Convention Center are described below. Should you or your exhibitors have special load requirements for live or static equipment, please send the specifications to your Event Coordinator (prior to selling space). Under certain conditions the 4ABCDEF floor can accommodate loads up to 350 pounds per square foot. The Convention Center reserves the right for final approval.

Exhibit Halls 4ABCDEF

  • 250 lbs per square foot – forklift access is permitted

South Lobby and North Lobby

  • 100 lbs per square foot – forklifts or pallet jacks are not permitted
  • Provide ¾” plywood floor cover when moving anything over 1200 lb

Ballrooms 6ABCE

  • 150 lbs per square foot – forklift access is permitted

East Lobby and West Lobby

  • 100 lbs per square foot – forklift access is not permitted

All Meeting Rooms

  • 100 lbs per square foot – forklift access is not permitted

Parking Garage

  • 50 lbs per square foot – forklift access is not permitted

Galleria

  • 100 lbs per square foot
  • Provide ¾” plywood floor cover when moving anything over 1200 lb