Event Planning Guide / Work Rules / General Conditions
Work rules for Exhibitor Participation are extremely flexible in that they may choose to load/unload uncrated materials from a mini-van, station wagon, or pick-up truck. The use of mechanical equipment (i.e. forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, etc.) is prohibited. The Registered Exhibitors may perform all set-up/tear-down of their booth, displays, and/or product materials (including the use of power tools) subject to safety policies established by the Center.
Electrical, Telephone, Plumbing, Cleaning, Rigging, and Food and Beverage Services are exclusive services performed by the Rhode Island Convention Center. Licensed Electricians provide all building power sources and perform hard-wiring installations when required. Plumbers provide all water/drain/ compressed air sources to the booth (final connections are included in the price). Tele-communications technicians will provide all communications and data lines. (Please see Service Order Forms or call the Exhibitor Services Department at (401) 458-6100.) All Rigging must be contracted through AVS of Rhode Island. They also can provide complete AV support for any event. The on-site manager can be reached at (401) 458-6342. Lifts and Forklifts, whether they are owned by the center or brought from an outside source, must be operated by authorized RICC personnel or by AVS of Rhode Island and are subject to industry safety standards.
The Center's work rules prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of tips by any of our employees. Our employees are paid excellent hourly wages denoting a professional status and tipping is not necessary. Should you be SOLICITED for a tip, please report the incident to our Public Safety Director (Ken Mancuso at 401-458-6301) as soon as possible.