Design Considerations

General Design Considerations

Before you begin any bleacher project, you should consider what your ultimate bleacher site offers you in space and location.

Consider the following:

• What is your preferred seating capacity?
   
• What is your available length? Available depth?
   
• Are there any pre-installed obstacles to consider? Light poles, press boxes, dugouts, utility/out buildings, etc.?

Project Specific Things to Consider

As with any construction, you will need to determine how best to install your bleacher and bleacher amenities.

• Do you know your local and/or state building and fire codes?
   
• Have you planned to offer handicap seating and ramps?
   
• Have you included a commons or refreshment area?
   
• How about seating around the refreshment area?
   
• How will the public restrooms interact with the bleacher placement?
   
• How will you include handicap restrooms in the plan?
   
• How will you want the bleacher to anchor (required on most all bleachers)? Fixed concrete footings, concrete floating slab, portable sections?
   
• Who will install your bleacher system? Professional Installer, Booster Club, Local Contractor, Other