We’ve talked a lot about the International Code Council’s definition of a Qualified Person when it comes to Code Compliance and Inspections and often get asked, but what does it really mean? So, in effort to answer that for you, here is a little bit of information about our team and what it Read more…
If you recall from our Bleacher Safety: What’s Your Risk? series, the Ohio Administrative Code directs you to the International Code Council (ICC) for guidance on code compliance in regard to Bleachers defined as: “Tiered seating supported on a dedicated structural system and two or more rows high.” As of Read more…
Tis the season for holiday breaks and empty hallways. As students depart to spend time with their families, we know you’ve already made your list and you’re checking it twice – your maintenance list that is. Here are a few tips to help you cross some items off your Read more…
When you’re inspecting your indoor bleachers or outdoor seating, you want to make sure you don’t forget the accessories. These include media platforms, press boxes, ADA ramps, and access steps just to name a few. For outdoor bleachers and grandstands, your Press Box is its own entity and actually Read more…
No matter the budget, there is almost always a solution. Whether you decide to fully replace your bleachers or do a partial upgrade, there is a solution out there for you. You want to make sure you’re talking to the experts though, especially when it comes to upgrades and/or Read more…
In Part 2.2, we discussed the two of the more common code violation: gaps that do not prohibit the passage of a 4-inch sphere and failure to use the front to first row aisle steps. In this section we’re going to talk about some common items that should be Read more…
The most common violation, and perhaps the easiest to spot, involves a 4-inch sphere. Why a 4-inch sphere? Think about the members of the community in your bleachers or your grandstands watching the game. Even the tiniest of fans come out to support their big brothers or big sisters. Read more…
Facility: Bath PreK-5 School – Bath Local Schools Architect: Garmann Miller Architects · Engineers – Minster, OH Construction Manager at Risk: Touchstone CPM, Inc. – Lima, OH Contractor: Charles Construction – Findlay, OH Students at Bath Elementary School occupied their new building on January 5, 2015. Farnham Equipment Company fulfilled the following specification sections for Read more…
As mentioned in Part 1, our primary focus in this series is the ICC 300-2012 which is available for download free. In this section, we’re going to discuss inspections and applicable definitions. Starting with Chapter 1: Section 105 Inspection: 105.1 Required installation and construction inspection states that after the Read more…
Farnham Equipment Company is pleased to be chosen to present Bleacher Safety, What’s Your Risk? at two conferences this fall: Ohio Public Facilities Maintenance Association’s Annual Conference & Trade Show and the Ohio School Board Association’s Capital Conference & Trade Show. Our presentation features a panel discussion with Moderator Read more…