Directional Banners & Signs in Common Space
Below are locations and maximum dimensions for lightweight banners and signs that may be hung in the Center’s common spaces. All proposed banner and signs in common spaces should be included in the lobby plan you submit to your event manager. Please obtain written approval before you direct your general service contractor to begin production of these items. Banners and signs must be installed and removed by general service contractors in a manner approved by the Center.
Exterior
EXTERIOR BANNERS ARE PERMITTED FOR EVENT/SHOW IDENTIFICATION ONLY. No advertising, sponsorships or commercial images are permitted on banners and/or signs on the building exterior.
Exterior banners that require the use of a mobile lift for installation or removal may not be hung during rush hour periods. Morning rush hour is 7am-9:30am; afternoon rush hour is 4pm- 6:30pm. All equipment should be completely removed from Mt. Vernon Place prior to the start of rush hour. To prevent damage to doors and thresholds, lifts may not be driven through glass door entrances.
a. West Side, Mount Vernon Place (9th Street Side)
- Maximum dimensions for banner: 26’ wide x 42’ long
- Access from above via roof hatch
- Location is typically reserved for events in Halls A, B, C
b. East Side, Mount Vernon Place (7th Street Side)
- Maximum dimensions for banners: 26’ wide x 42’ long
- Access from above via roof hatch
- Location is typically reserved for events in Halls D & E
c. L Street, South (Shuttle Bus Entrance)
- Space for one to two banners, above L Street, South entrance doors
- Maximum dimensions: one banner - 60’ wide x 10’ long; two banners - 30’ wide x 10’ long
d. L Street, North (Shuttle Bus Entrance)
- Space for one to two banners, above L Street, North entrance doors
- Maximum dimensions: one banner - 60’ wide x 10’ long; two banners - 30’ wide x 10’ long
e. L Street, Southeast Side and Southwest Side and L Street, Northeast Side and Northwest Side
- Maximum dimensions for all four locations above: 24’ wide x 5’ long
f. Lamppost Banners
Application and arrangements for lamppost banners on the sidewalks around the Center must be made directly with the Convention Management Division. Please request an application or more information from the event manager.
Interior
Advance approval is required for all interior banners and décor in our common areas.
Several public banner locations have been identified throughout the Center. Be aware that life safety sensors must be disabled before banner installation can begin. Discuss these locations with your event manager.
Banner locations include:
- East Registration (typically reserved for Halls D & E events)
- West Registration (typically reserved for Halls A, B & C events)
- Concourse to Hall A, B & C (typically reserved for Halls A, B & C events respectively)
- L Street Bridge to Halls D & E (typically reserved for Halls D & E events)
- Other Concourses
We continue to install hang points as new locations are identified.
a. Railings Banners may be hung from interior railings over your licensed spaces, and in common areas. Dimensions vary by location. A frequent location for these signs and banners is on the sides of East and West Registration, and along the east side railings above the Hall A and B concourses. Banners may not cover the HVAC vents.
b. The Grand Lobby Bridge (connecting the east and west sides of level two meeting room concourses). This is a desirable location due to its central location. One banner, or two banners hung side by side, may be installed here. Maximum dimensions are: one banner 40’ wide x 10’ long; two banners side-by-side 18’ wide x 10’ long each banner.
Vertical Banners
Vertical banners may be suspended with pre-approval from floor-mounted truss on Level 2 above East and West Registration. These banners must be installed at least 10 feet from the floor so that they do not block the view to the L St and Grand Lobby doors, and so that guests do not walk into them.
D. Glass Door and Window Signs
- Must be pre-approved.
- Must be produced on non-adhesive vinyl “static cling” film that adheres to glass.
- Background must be transparent, not opaque.
- Maximum Dimensions: 20” wide x 10” long.
- Door and window signs may not cover or obstruct the WCCA logo.
- Full scale sample must be submitted to your event manager for approval before full production.
- Other areas subject to approval.
Floor-Mounted (Free Standing) Signage
We encourage the use of directional signs on easels and/or freestanding meter boards due to their ease of placement. Signs must not block exits or obstruct normal traffic flow in building.
Floor Decals
The use of floor decals is subject to approval based on other events in the building and the protection of the floor surfaces. Before beginning production, please discuss your proposed floor decal plan with your event manager. The plan should include proposed locations, how many and desired date for installation of the decals, and submission of a full size sample of the decal that we can test for several days. If approved, floor decal installation should be included in your overall lobby and production plans.