SERVICES OFFERED

Inspection Services

Expert’s Edge technicians apply their many years of experience and expertise to complete interior and/or exterior bleacher inspections.  Expert’s Edge believes proper maintenance can, and does, extend the longevity  and  overall functionality of bleacher units.  We offer an inspection package that includes service and lubrication of all moving parts, as well as replacing nominal hardware as needed.

​    Expert’s Edge provides a prepared report of findings, along with suggested recommendations to remedy existing  problems, including compliance issues, as well as actions required to improve ease of operation for staff, ensuring time saving measures & money saving benefits.  

Expert's Edge refers to ICC 300-2007              "Standard for Bleachers, Folding & Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands",  as accepted by the Iowa State Fire Marshal & the Iowa State Building Code Commissioner, to determine                  code-compliancy.  Sections 105.1 & 105.2 indicate the need for an inspection at the completion of any new installation, as well as annually thereafter.

Expert's Edge provides the experience, expertise, and code awareness that assures code-compliancy, removing the burden from the bleacher owner.

Expert's Edge submits two spiral bound copies of the report to the District, along with a verification of inspection signed by the bleacher owner & EELLC.   Digital copies are also available. 

Re-finished press box prior to be shipped to A-H-S-T High School at Avoca.

SERVICE CALLS

Expert's Edge, LLC, will provide service calls in order to troubleshoot any operational malfunction of any bleacher unit.  Problems can range from bent row locks to missing seats to not enough power to operate units successfully.  If your unit is not operating as it was designed to, or if your staff is struggling with a manual unit, give us a call.  We'll be able to offer a solution.

Friction drive wheel on the right was worn to almost nothing. The wheel on the left was installed to provide smooth operation.

Interior & Exterior
 Bleacher Upgrades
Expert's Edge uses the findings of           inspection reports to make recommendations       to the bleacher owner.

Expert's Edge recommendations
 will focus on  two aspects
 of the inspection process:  
 
    1)  operational condition 
 2)  safety & code compliancy

             Renovations & upgrades may 
include, but are not limited to:

Wheelchair accessible 
ramps & seating; 

Widening of walkways and aisles; 

Installation of code-compliant
 intermediate steps, with contrasting
 colored nose markings;

Installation of code-compliant 
aisle handrails; 

Installation of aluminum risers, compliant with fall-through guidelines; 

Installation of chain link 
fencing and rails; 

  Modifications to press boxes, as needed.

Stand of bleachers prior to being retrofitted with half-steps & handrails.

Same bleachers at North Scott Community School District equipped with handrails and half-steps. Note the steps are clearly delineated with black nose markings to ensure spectators do not miss a step and stumble.

A bleacher expansion at Osage High School required the addition of a vomitory to connect the two and provide another egress.