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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Prepared by
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Location
STRUCTURAL- GENERAL
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Is adequate bearing provided? (The structure must bear uniformly on the floor or ground in a manner so as to safely support the structure.)
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Are all components and systems in working condition?
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When walking on the bleachers, do they feel unsafe in any way?
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Are there any signs of corrosion or rot on structural supports, floorboards or seating?
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Are fasteners made of aluminum, copper, zinc, zinc-coated, or other corrosion-resistant materials?
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Are components or fasteners broken, damaged, badly deteriorated or missing?
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GUARDRAILS
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Are guardrails present along open-sided walking surfaces, cross aisles, stepped aisles, ramps and landings of tiered seating areas which are located more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below? Exception: When bleachers are used adjacent to a wall and the space between the wall and the seating is less than 4 inches.
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Is the top surface of the guardrail at least 42 inches above the leading edge of the footboard, seatboard, or aisle, whichever is present?
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OPENINGS
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Are open guardrails constructed of materials such that a 4-inch-diameter sphere cannot pass through any opening?
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Are the guardrails and the handrails designed to resist a load of 50 pounds per linear foot (pound per foot) and a single concentrated load of 200 pounds, applied in any direction at any direction along the top?
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Where an opening between the seatboard and footboard is located more than 30 inches above the floor or ground below, is the opening closed with construction such that a 4-inch-diameter sphere cannot pass through?
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Is chain link fencing is used on guardrails?
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For chain link fencing used on guardrails, is the mesh size 1.25 inch square or less?
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STRUCTURAL-SPECIFIC
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Are the welds intact- no cracks?
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Are there any damaged, loose, or missing cross braces?
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Are all seat and foot boards present and securely fastened?
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Are all nuts and bolts present and tight?
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Are any seat or floor boards abnormally bowed?
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Are the ends of protruding bolts and tubing capped?
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OTHER
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Are aisles clearly marked, accessible and have non-skid surfaces?
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Are bleachers inspected at least once a year by a qualified person to evaluate compliance with the manufacturer's installation and operational instructions?
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Are bleachers inspected for damage by staff at least twice a year?
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Are inspections documented in writing and the records kept on file?
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