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  Heating A/C Exhaust Ventilation Notes
Expo Hall Yes Yes No Exclusive HVAC for the show office
Fiesta Hall Forced Air Heating Fresh Air Ventilation Yes  
Cypress Hall Infrared Heat No Yes Each break out room has a thermostat
Jockey Club Infrared Heat No Yes Each break out room has a thermostat
Meeting Pavilion Yes Yes No  
Redwood Hall Infrared Heat No No  
Sequoia Hall Forced Air Heating No No  

ELECTRICAL

  • Expo Hall has a maximum capacity of 2 million watts of electricity. Expo Hall has (10) 225 amp 3-pole 120/208v circuits (posilock) and (10) 100 amp 3-pole 120/208v circuits (pin & sleeve) around the perimeter of the building. Outside of Expo Hall, there are (4) 200amp 3-pole 480v circuits (pin & sleeve). All electricity is run through trenches in the floor. Additional circuits are available upon request. Expo Hall also has a 400KW automatic backup generator.
  • Fiesta Hall has (14) 60 amp 3-pole 120/208v circuits (pin & sleeve) dropped from overhead. Fiesta Hall also has a 125KW automatic backup generator.
  • Oak and Cypress Halls each have a 300 amp buss duct overhead supplying circuits ranging from 20 amps to 225 amps 3v. Each building also has (3) 60 amp 3-pole 120/208v circuits (pin & sleeve). Three 20 amp circuits are provided to show management at no additional cost. All power for Oak & Cypress Halls needs to be requested.
  • Meeting Pavilion has various 20 amp circuits and 30amp 5-wire twist locks around the perimeter of the building. Additional electricity is available upon request.

LIGHTING

  • Expo Hall has metal Halaide panels and 4 rows of sky lighting that run length-wise, every 30 feet.
  • Fiesta Hall has Mercury Vapor and Fluorescent lighting controlled on panels in the main area. All lighting is dimmable (but not fadable). Garden Center East, Garden Center West, and the Fine Arts Room have fluorescent lights.
  • Cypress and Oak Halls have T-5 florescent high output fixtures. They are dimmable (but not fadable). Each breakout room has its own panel.
  • Meeting Pavilion has florescent lighting and position-able incandescent track lighting. Meeting Pavilion also has fadable, focal point track lighting near the stage area.
  • Redwood and Sequoia Halls have florescent lighting.
RIGGING
  • Expo Hall - Engineer’s recommendations available upon request.
  • Fiesta Hall - 500 lbs. On 20 foot Centers

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

San Mateo County Event Center can rent the following equipment, based on availability. (downloadable with rental rates)

  • Chairs - White Plastic Folding
  • Chairs - Mauve Padded Fabric
  • Chairs - Black Padded Fabric with metal frame
  • Tables - 8’ x 30"
  • Tables - 8’ x 18"
  • Tables - 6’ x 30"
  • Tables - 60" Round
  • Tables - 72" Round
  • Park Benches - 6’
  • Picnic Tables - 6’ or 8’
  • Podiums (wood)
  • Coat Racks
  • Turnstiles
  • Ticket Booths
  • Portable PA System (with 2 speakers)
  • Bleachers (50 and 100 seat)
  • Stage Risers - 4’ x 8’ (12" or 24" high)
  • Stage Risers - 6’ x 8’ (24", 30", or 36" high) Laminate or dark gray carpet floor
  • Pipe and Drape (burgundy & white panels)
  • Theatrical Drape & Truss - 700’ of 25’ high black velour drape
  • Telescopic Seating Riser System


  • THEATRICAL DRAPE & TRUSS
    San Mateo County Event Center has 700 feet of 25 ft. high 12 oz. black velour drapery that can be suspended off of 700 feet of 12x12 Tom Cat light weight truss with 26 motors (1 for every 30 feet). The drapery can be set up in various configurations.

    In Expo Hall, the motors have to be rigged on the large beams, which run consistent with the columns every 30 feet. Twelve par cans are able to be hung, per every 16 feet with a truss clamp (c-clamps are not allowed).

    TELESCOPIC SEATING RISER SYSTEM
    The Event Center has an 11-tier telescopic seating riser system with a capacity of 1,788 seats. The riser system can be set in various configurations, with a maximum capacity of 3,200 seats total (floor seating included).

    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    For telecommunication service, please call AT&T Convention Services (1-800-339-3204)

    KEEPING YOU CONNECTED

    WfiWiFi service throughout the campus!
    Only $9.99 per day.



    BOX OFFICE

    Please contact your Event Manager for on-site ticket selling and taking.



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