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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.