Annual Inspections are the foundation for all preventative maintenance for facilities. Below is a list of five areas of consideration when looking to improve the lifecycles of your outdoor grandstands.
1. Annual Inspection & Seasonal Checks: This will always be our number one recommendation for safety and preventative maintenance.
The Ohio Building Code requires an annual inspection for safety and operation. We add that you should be consistent in seasonal checks due to the impact the outdoor elements have on your bleacher unit, specifically the expansion and contraction of aluminum that happens during the winter months.
In the Ohio Building Code 1029:
1029.1.1: Bleachers. Bleachers, grandstands and folding and telescopic seating, that are not building elements, shall comply with Chapters 1-4 of ICC 300. Referenced as, ICC 300-12, ICC Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating within the Ohio Administrative Code, 4101:1-35-01 References.
Within the ICC-300, you’ll find in Chapter 5:
“501.2: All existing tiered seating shall be inspected and evaluated at least once a year by a qualified person for compliance with the provisions of this chapter. All folding and telescopic seating shall be inspected to evaluate compliance with the manufacturer’s installation and operational instructions, including an inspection during the opening and closing of such seating.”
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2. Clean Up: See our previous post for more clean-up tips!
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3. Seats & Endcaps: Replace missing and damaged seats and endcaps, tighten all hardware, and make necessary repairs.
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4. Hardware: Tighten loose hardware and replace missing hardware. It’s important to turn the wrench on every one!
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5. Structure: Check for visual signs of structural damage including bent and damaged supports and hardware, erosion, and rust.
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