Important Hanging Sign Assembly Labor Information
General Information
The information provided within this document is specific to sign assembly labor only. Labor and equipment to hang your sign must be ordered directly from the hanging sign service provider.
- All ceiling rigging must conform to show management rules and regulations, and facility limitations. Refer to show management Rules and Regulations for event specific restrictions.
- Set up instructions must be provided for signs needing assembly.
- All hardware (nuts and bolts) must be shouldered, forged, stamped, and rated for overhead lifting. Freeman will inspect and replace all non-compliant hardware. All additional hardware will be charged accordingly.
Rigged Structures
Freeman requires a stamped certification from a design professional (Civil or Structural Engineer) registered in the United States affirming structural integrity, calculations, and specifications for any custom-built suspended elements such as but not limited to signs, lightboxes, headers, video wall surrounds, and entry portals. For additional assistance regarding these requirements, please contact us.
Tie-offs
Freeman reserves the right to request a stamped certification from a design professional (Civil or Structural Engineer) registered in the United States affirming structural integrity, calculations and specifications and/or a peer review from such registered design professional for attachment of any structure to provide additional support terminating to the venue (Ex. Tie-off of header, seismic lines, tie-off of video walls). If you anticipate needing this service, please contact us for review and pre-authorization.
Schedule & Supervision
- Scheduling is done on a first come, first serve basis. Requested dates and times cannot be guaranteed.
- Supervision for assembly and disassembly of overhead hanging signs can be provided by Freeman, or by your company representative, display house, independent or lighting contractor.
Rates & Materials
- Show site labor rates will apply to all hanging sign assembly orders placed at event site.
- Additional crew will be used if the supervisor deems it necessary to safely complete the installation and/or dismantling of a job and it will be charged accordingly.
- Freeman components, such as cable, clamps, etc, must be used to hang a sign. These materials are an additional cost and will be charged at the time the service is completed.