Gymnasium seat assembly is designed to support, in addition to its own weight, a live load in excess of 120 lbs. per linear foot or 100 lbs. per square foot (whichever affect is greater), front to rear sway in excess of 10 lbs. per linear foot and a parallel sway load in excess of 24 lbs. per linear foot of row. Guard railings are engineered to withstand a load of 200 lbs. per foot at top rail and an intermediate load of 150 lbs. per foot.
End caps shall be provided at all ends, aisle ways and ADA locations and provide kick boards below seats. Colors are bright without excessive streaking. "Waterfall" coloring will not be acceptable. Indents for numbers and letters shall be standard.
The manufacturer shall be a firm experienced in the manufacturing of telescoping bleacher seating systems. The telescopic seating system specified herein shall comply with the International Code 2000 Edition, Standard for Assembly Seating, Tents and Membrane Structures; and specifically with Chapter 5, Folding and Telescopic Seating, except where additional requirements are indicated. The telescopic seating system manufacturer shall employ a registered, professional engineer to certify that equipment to be supplied meets and/or exceeds the design criteria of these specifications. The telescopic seating system manufacturer shall have all welding done in a CWB/AWB certified shop. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to furnish with his bid a list clarifying any deviation from these specifications, written or implied.