As high schools around the state gear up for hometown football games this Friday, we’re sure that for many, bleacher safety will cross their mind. News coverage over the past week has increased awareness for safety and inspections and has also caused some confusion. We’ve put the facts together Read more…
With heightened awareness of bleacher and grandstand safety also comes confusion of what is required and why. We want to help you understand code requirements and the essentials for keeping your community safe. Starting with the Ohio Building Code 1028.1.1 (found here about ¾ down the page) you will Read more…
By David Farnham Summer is typically our busy season for seating installation and the summer of 2013 will go down as our busiest ever! By my count, between 5/28/13-9/6/13, we will have installed the following: Over 22,667 NET new bleacher seats (includes Hussey’s CourtSide & Metro) – This is a NET Read more…
Fairview Park High School recently revamped their locker room with new Republic Storage Systems, Inc. Athletic Lockers. In conjunction with Rayhaven Group, Farnham Equipment Company helped Fairview Park High School update their locker room to provide more space per player with new 24”x 18” x 72” Republic Lockers for Read more…
The International Code Council (ICC) has dubbed May Building Safety Month. The International Code Council, a non-profit established in 1994, is a member-focused association dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build, and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable affordable and resilient structures. These codes Read more…
There’s a new way to show your school spirit with Hussey Seating Company’s exclusive new StepSigns and CourtSigns. These durable, long lasting graphics are adheared the front of the aisle steps and skirt boards and they are completely customizable with logos, mottos, and more. Last year in our post, Read more…
The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has rules and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has rules, then there is the Ohio Building Code, the International Code Council, and the National Fire Protection Association…What is the bottom line and who do you listen to? I recently Read more…
In the coming weeks, Farnham Equipment Company will be out in the community and we invite you to join us! Monday October 22, 2012 Ohio Public Facilities Maintenance Association Conference & Trade Show Columbus, OH Wednesday October 31, 2012 NEO Facilities Maintenance & Building Expo Independence, OH November 11-12, Read more…
The start of the school year is finally here and while you’re getting your outdoor grandstands ready for football season, be sure to stay a step ahead and take a look inside because basketball season will be here before you know it! Farnham Equipment Company’s Service Team is joining Read more…