Although some rules change venue to venue, here are the basic jurisdictional rules in Las Vegas.

Teamsters Local 631

• Responsible for general booth installation & dismantle labor 
• Work includes flooring, platforms, walls, counters, workstations, furniture placement, graphic placement, etc. 
• Local #631’s jurisdiction does not cover the placement of client products on display, the opening of cartons containing client products, nor the performance, testing, maintenance/repairs. 
• The Teamsters are also typically contracted by the General Contractor for all material handling, forklift operation, etc. 

IBEW Local 357 (Electricians)
Responsible for all electrical work 

• Electricians distribute power from the source to the booth space, electrical wiring under flooring, wiring throughout booth, lighting, video screen and hook-up. 
• Electricians distribute and hook up all 208V and 480V power. 
• Electricians hoist Teamster assembled signs weighing 300 lbs. or greater. 
• Electricians must install and plug in all electrical unless it is specifically the client’s product that they have produced or manufactured. 
• Exhibitors may hang up to 4 (four) small clip-on lights per total booth space

IATSE Local 720 (Stagehands)
Responsible for programmable theatrical lighting, production, related rigging & audio-visual 

• Stagehands are required for suspended trusses with or without legs that contain dimmable or programmable lighting. 
• Electricians install video monitors and plasma screens unless a live feed is required. In the case of live feed requirements, Stagehands must perform the work. 
• Stagehands can be used for general labor if the Teamsters Local 631 is exhausted.