Experts recommend that schools and other facilities have a plan to replace older bleachers with new and safer aluminum bleachers early before they become condemned or unusable

By Gerald Dlubala

Managers may want to consider creating a plan to upgrade to new aluminum bleachers because condemned or otherwise unusable bleacher seating can have major implications for a school or facility. Those issues can go beyond just providing a place to sit for upcoming games.

That type of negative designation for your bleachers can reflect on the facility management as well. Patrons may question the commitment to their safety, and whether the rest of the facility or venue is being cared for and managed properly.

Planned events will be moved, or in a worst-case scenario, canceled altogether.

Parents will be angry. Ticket sales and concession

Fans sitting on aluminum bleachers that are IBC complian

If you are looking for bleachers for sale, one criterion you must add to your decision-making is to be sure you choose bleachers that meet International Building Code (IBC) standards.

Why? Bleachers are structures that will be used heavily by the public. They might be outdoor bleachers, subject to all types of weather and wear. Bleachers are not the same as church pews. They must be able to withstand lots of movement from ardent fans and spectators. People jump on them. Stomp their feet. Continually walk up and down the stairs. Spill things.  Run. Cheer. Many participants will be students and small children. Some will be older grandparents.

You get the picture, there's always quite a bit of activity taking place on aluminum