In the past, bleacher guard rails usually consisted of a series of horizontal pipes or chainlink fencing attached around the seating perimeter to keep people from accidentally falling off the bleacher and being injured. Both horizontal pipes and chainlink fencing create a "ladder effect" and readily lend themselves to being climbed on. This activity can easily lead to unnecessary injury and liability.
Vertical bars eliminate the "ladder effect" and a possible toe-hold for climbing on the guardrails. The possibility of accidents, serious injury and liability are greatly reduced by using vertical bar railings. We urge you to plan your purchase on the side of safety.
Note: The 3 Row Bleachers are exempt from current guard rail rules because they are less than 30" high.