PART 4 — STRUCTURAL DESIGNUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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4.1.5.12.Bleachers
(1) Bleacher seats shall be designed for a uniformly distributed live load of 1.75 kN for each linear metre or for a
concentrated load of 2.2 kN distributed over a length of 0.75 m, whichever produces the most critical effect on the
supporting members.
(2) Bleachers shall be checked by the erector after erection to ensure that all structural members, including bracing
specified in the design, have been installed.
(3) Telescopic bleachers shall be provided with locking devices to ensure stability while in use.
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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.