Types of Bleachers

1
Types of Bleachers

• Permanent (Stationary)
• Portable (Movable)
• Telescopic (Folding)
• Temporary

2
Bleacher Components

• Footboards
• Seatboards
• Risers
• Guardrails

3
Codes and Regulations

• 2000 International Building Code (IBC) of the
  International Code Council
• 1999 National Building Code (NBC) of the Building
  Officials and Code Administrators
• 1997 Standard Building Code (SBC) of the Southern
  Building Code Congress International (SBCCI)
• 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) of the
  International Conference of Building Officials
  (ICBO)
• 2000 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  101 Life Safety Code

4
Areas of Concern

• Press Box Construction
• Number of Seats to an Aisle
• Required Plumbing Fixtures
• Aisle Width
• Accessibility
• Foundations
• Use of Space Below Bleachers/Grandstands