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Maintenance Solutions: Bleachers, Grandstands, Athletic Equipment

Bleacher Seating Gets New Life At Lawrence Technological University

End Customer: Lawrence Technological UniversityLocation: Southfield, MICompleted Date: 2024 Project Overview Lawrence Technological University’s Fidler gymnasium was experiencing problems with their existing bleacher system. Due to the age of the university’s bleachers, the frame wheels underneath were wearing down, causing damage to the bleachers while causing visible marks on the Read more…

By farnhamequipmentco, 2 daysFebruary 25, 2025 ago

Maintenance Solutions: Bleachers, Grandstands, Athletic Equipment

The Role of the FEC Inspection App and Service Technicians

The Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) Inspection App is a forward-thinking tool that was developed by our In-House Service Department Team. This app is designed to allow customers high visibility and an ongoing record of preventative maintenance measures taken at their facility. After completing an Inspection, FEC’s Service Technicians will go Read more…

By farnhamequipmentco, 3 yearsJune 27, 2022 ago

Farnham Equipment Company News

Bleacher Safety in the News: Don’t Wait for an Accident, Be Pro-Active

As outdoor bleacher safety continues to be an evening news topic across the state, we cannot urge you enough to become educated about code compliance and the standards put into place to keep your community safe. Make sure you are getting your seating system inspected on an annual basis Read more…

By farnhamequipmentco, 11 yearsOctober 15, 2013 ago

Bleachers

The Truth About Bleacher & Grandstand Safety: Code Requirements Defined

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 farnhamequipmentco, 11 yearsSeptember 10, 2013 ago

Maintenance Solutions: Bleachers, Grandstands, Athletic Equipment

From the Grandstands to the Gymnasium: Get Back in the Game!

The start of the 2013-2014 school year is approaching fast – and for some is already here! As we ease out of the grandstands and into the gymnasium, it will be good to check out your telescopic bleachers and athletic equipment. Open and close everything to take a look Read more…

By farnhamequipmentco, 12 yearsAugust 16, 2013 ago

Farnham Equipment Company News

Now You See Us

You will see us coming from a distance in our newly designed service trucks thanks to Guru Graphix! We’ve changed the way you see us. Not only will you see our new service trucks, but when you see a member of our Service Team come into your facility for bleacher Read more…

By farnhamequipmentco, 13 years ago

Maintenance Solutions: Bleachers, Grandstands, Athletic Equipment

What a 4-Inch Sphere Has to Do with Bleacher Safety

No, it’s not to distract others from climbing on the bleachers in the closed position. A 4-inch sphere can actually help you be code compliant with your bleachers. According to the International Code Council, “open guards shall be constructed of materials such that a 4-inch-diameter sphere cannot pass Read more…

By farnhamequipmentco, 13 yearsDecember 5, 2011 ago