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IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT LOW RISE BLEACHERS
In order to remain in compliance without having to add the expense of a chain
link guardrail or picket rail system some bleacher companies will not clearly
explain to their customers that the bleachers they are selling are low rise
bleachers. Standard rise bleachers have a first row height of 16"-17" from the
ground while low rise bleachers have a 10"-12" first row height, the low rise
bleacher has a more squat feel to those sitting in the first row.
There are advantages and disadvantages to low rise bleachers.
Advantage
1. Low rise bleachers that are under 4 rows tall will have their top row height
at or below 30". This is important because there is a national building code
that requires any bleacher with its top row height over 30" be enclosed in a
chain link or picket guardrail system or some other such protective device. A
chain link guardrail or picket guardrail system can significantly add to the
cost of the bleacher, so eliminating the need for these protective devices saves
you dollars.
2. Low rise bleachers are ICC 2007 code compliant for bleacher egress
without the need for an aisle. Click here for
egress code.
Disadvantage
3. Low rise bleachers have a lower first row seat height that may make them feel
less comfortable than standard rise bleachers. This may be especially true for
taller individuals.
Some bleacher companies will not distinguish for their customers which bleachers
are standard rise and which are low rise, so pay attention to the first row seat
height when comparing bleacher sets, if the first row is under 16" tall your
most likely looking at a low rise bleacher. |
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Low Rise Bleachers
Our "Low Rise" non-elevated bleachers provides quality
bleacher
seating at an affordable price. These outdoor bleachers feature a first row seat
height under 12", 6" rise per row, 2"x12" wide anodized seats
and do not require aisles. The 3 and 4 row systems top seat
height is under 30" and do not require guardrail to meet
building and safety codes. A 5 row model is available with a
vertical picket guardrail shown. You'll also notice that the
standard series comes with a single foot plank while the
preferred series comes with a double foot plank providing a more
comfortable feel for taller spectators. These bleachers are
ideal for elementary schools, and little league baseball fields. |
