1029.1.1 Bleachers.
BC § 1029.1.1
Bleachers, grandstands and folding and telescopic seating, that are not building elements, shall comply with ICC 300. Bleachers, folding and telescopic seating, and grandstands shall be permitted to be constructed of combustible or noncombustible materials in accordance with Section 302 of ICC 300 and the following: 1. Where the number of seats or seating positions of the bleachers, grandstands, and folding and telescopic seating within an assembly space exceeds 300, the dedicated structural system supporting the bleachers, folding and telescopic seating, or grandstands shall be constructed of noncombustible materials.
2.Where the space beneath the bleachers, grandstands, or folding and telescopic seating is used for placement of portable equipment, including but not limited to those for audio, video, data, lighting, motion control, and associated wiring, the decking on such bleachers, grandstands, or folding and telescopic seating shall be constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood complying with Section 2303.2 or other Class A materials.
3.Where the number of seats or seating positions of the bleachers, grandstands, and folding and telescopic seating within an assembly space exceeds 1,500, the dedicated structural system supporting the bleachers, grandstands, or folding and telescopic seating, and the decking on such bleachers, grandstands, or folding and telescopic seating, shall be constructed of noncombustible materials.
