Bleacher & Grandstand Inspection Logger
ICC 300-style bleacher safety log — guardrails, openings, footboards, frame, anchorage and egress; GPS-tagged for schools and parks.
New bleacher unit inspection
ICC 300 practice: inspect at least annually by qualified personnel; telescopic units also before each extended use season.
Field guide: Bleacher & Grandstand Inspection Logger
Bleacher incidents follow a known script: a small child slips through an opening between the seat and footboard or under a guardrail, falling to the ground behind — which is why ICC 300 requires guardrails on the back and ends wherever the fall exceeds 760 mm, at least 1067 mm high, with openings that reject a 100 mm sphere. This logger puts those three numbers at the top because retrofitting older units against them is the core of every bleacher safety program since the CPSC's advisories.
The rest of the walkdown covers what weather and crowds do to steel and aluminum: cracked welds and missing braces (close-the-unit findings), corroded anchors, split boards, and—for telescopic units—the drive systems that injure staff during extension. Under-bleacher access control rounds it out: the space beneath elevated units collects children during games and must be fenced or skirted off.
Field tips
- Carry a 100 mm ball or template — the sphere test settles opening arguments instantly and photographs well.
- Walk the top row and bounce gently at mid-span: excessive deflection or movement points to missing braces below.
- Inspect telescopic units extended AND retracted; half the damage happens during the travel between those states.
Records are stored only in this browser (localStorage) — export regularly. This tool aids field documentation; it does not replace your agency's official inspection procedures or engineering judgment.
Bleacher & Grandstand Inspection Logger — ICC 300-style bleacher safety log — guardrails, openings, footboards, frame, anchorage and egress; GPS-tagged for schools and parks. Free, offline-first and GPS-aware: open it on any phone, log in seconds, and hand your GIS team clean GeoJSON.
About Bleacher & Grandstand Inspection Logger
Bleacher incidents follow a known script: a small child slips through an opening between the seat and footboard or under a guardrail, falling to the ground behind — which is why ICC 300 requires guardrails on the back and ends wherever the fall exceeds 760 mm, at least 1067 mm high, with openings that reject a 100 mm sphere. This logger puts those three numbers at the top because retrofitting older units against them is the core of every bleacher safety program since the CPSC's advisories.
How to use Bleacher & Grandstand Inspection Logger
- 1Enter the unit id / venue and tap 📍 GPS to pin the bleacher unit's exact location (or type coordinates).
- 2Work through the bleacher unit checklist — every field matches what a real inspection program records.
- 3Pick a condition on the Compliant / Repairs queued / Restrict capacity/area / Close unit ⚠ scale; actionable findings are tallied automatically.
- 4Add notes and log the inspection — it saves instantly to your device, even with zero signal.
- 5Export the round as CSV for your asset system, GeoJSON for the GIS, or print a clean report.
Why use Bleacher & Grandstand Inspection Logger?
- ✓100% free, no sign-up — built for crews, not per-seat licences
- ✓Offline-first: records save to your device instantly and survive dead zones
- ✓One-tap GPS tagging with accuracy capture on every record
- ✓Exports CSV for asset systems, GeoJSON for GIS, and print-ready reports
- ✓Checklist and guidance aligned with ICC 300
Frequently asked questions
What are the key ICC 300 numbers to remember?+
Guardrails required where the fall height exceeds 760 mm (30 in); rail height at least 1067 mm (42 in); openings must reject a 100 mm (4 in) sphere — and within the seating area, the seat/footboard gaps must reject 100 mm as well on newer units. Annual inspection by qualified personnel is the standard's own expectation.
Our bleachers are decades old — do the modern rules apply?+
Legally it varies by jurisdiction and adoption, but practically the CPSC guidance and decades of litigation make the retrofit case regardless: guardrail and opening retrofits on legacy units are among the most defensible capital safety spends a district or parks department can make. The log's findings build exactly that justification.
When should a bleacher unit be closed immediately?+
Cracked structural welds, missing cross-braces, anchor failure on elevated units, missing boards over elevated drops, and guardrail absence where falls exceed 760 mm. 'Restrict' is for situations you can rope off — a damaged end section, top rows of a tall unit — while keeping lower seating usable.
Why control the space under bleachers?+
Children gravitate there during events, directly beneath gaps and dropped objects, and it's where falls land. ICC 300 and CPSC both expect under-bleacher access restricted by skirting or fencing on elevated units. It's also where pre-event inspections find the damage spectators report last.
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