Bleacher Maintenance & Inspection Checklist

National Recreation Systems is America's Most Trusted Bleacher Company. To continue earning that trust, we encourage all of our clients to regularly maintain their bleachers to ensure the highest level of safety for their crowds. Periodic inspection and tightening of bolts should occur at least annually and is suggested on a regular basis depending on use. In addition, at least biennially, an inspection should be performed by a professional engineer or a registered architect. 

We've developed two maintenance and inspection checklists for our clients to easily download below. One is for our clients with elevated bleachers and the other is for our clients with non-elevated bleachers.

Elevated Bleacher Maintenance Checklist

Non-elevated Bleacher Maintenance Checklist

Wear and tear on bleachers is unique to the type of bleachers you have and their environment. If you use portable bleachers, confirm that they are secured according to manufacturer specifications and local building codes when they're being used. When you are finished, be sure to store them properly to allow them to last. If you use permanent outdoor bleachers and live in a high-rainfall area, consider making the bleachers slip resistant. This will help protect your crowds from unintentional slips and falls.

Bleacher Maintenance Checklist

Bleacher Understructure Inspection

• Check for proper anchor/ground sill attachment
• Check frame and cross brace location
• Check all bolt connections
• Check all weld connections

Plank Inspection

• Check for straightness
• Check for splices/rivets
• Check all bolt connections
• Check end caps

Guardrail Inspection

• Check for proper location of the rail post
• Check all bolt connections
• Check pipe connections and related fittings
• Check splices and rivets
• Check chainlink fabric for neatness at ends and corners
• Check for adequate wire tie attachment

Aisles

• Check for proper width and location
• Check all stiffeners for proper location
• Check end caps and rivets
• Check aisle handrail for proper location
• Check all bolt connections

Entry Stairs

• Check for proper attachment to the bleacher
• Check for proper location
• Check all bolt connections
• Check rail pipe connections and related fittings

*If Your bleachers have a ramp, platform, or wheelchair seating areas, consider checking the following items.

Ramp and Platform

• Check for proper attachment to bleachers
• Check for proper location
• Check all bolt connections
• Check pipe connections and related fittings
• Check chainlink fabric for neatness at ends
• Check for adequate wire tie attachments

Wheelchair Seating Areas

• Check for proper location
• Check all bolt connections
• Check frame and brace location
• Check companion seat brace location
• Check pipe connections and related fittings
• Check riser end caps and rivets