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<br />rll ---'\) <br />( )j <br />tfl{ <br /> <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />River TO: <br /> <br />Mayor & City Council <br />Cliff Skogstad, Building Official cJJ <br />DATE: August 4,1999 <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Ice Arena Bleacher Review <br /> <br />Since the final approval ofHF787 for bleacher safety, Rich Czech and I have done <br />numerous inspections to the existing bleachers at the Elk River Ice Arena for code <br />compliance. In my findings the majority of the bleachers can be brought into compliance <br />with the new safety codes for bleachers prior to the January 1,2001 deadline. I will be <br />working with Mr. Czech for the completion ofthese corrections. My biggest concern <br />however, is the lower bleachers in the old ice arena. When reviewing an existing <br />structure or bleachers, you would use the code in which it was constructed. The lower <br />bleachers do not comply with any code for that time of construction. The following are <br />the corrections needed to be in compliance. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. The structural frame work is not in compliance with the codes, a structural engineer <br />will need to design the corrections for the lower bleachers . <br />. The toe board spacing is in excess of 4". <br />. The rise and run of the stairs for the bleachers are not in compliance with the code. <br />With the design of the existing bleachers and the space needed for the stairs it would <br />be very difficult, if not impossible, to design the stairs for these bleachers. <br />. The guardrails on the ends of the bleachers have spacing in excess of 4". They shall <br />be finished offto have a maximum space of 4". This design ofthe guardrail shall <br />restrict climability. The height ofthe guardrail shall be a minimum of 42". <br />. Handrails shall be required for all stairs with three or more stair treads. <br />. The head room for all walking areas shall be 7' minimum. <br /> <br />With the corrections needed I am requesting the lower bleachers not be used by <br />occupants of the building until they are brought into compliance with the 1997 Building <br />Code. Because of the corrections needed to bring the bleacher into code compliance my <br />recommendation will be the removal of the existing bleacher and the purchase of new <br />bleachers for the lower level. <br />If you have any questions regarding my finding please contact me at the city office 441- <br />4903 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />