{"id":5889,"date":"2026-06-05T10:09:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T08:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/?p=5889"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:53:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T12:53:24","slug":"how-to-choose-stands-major-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/en\/how-to-choose-stands-major-event\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Grandstands and Bleachers for a Major Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose Grandstands and Stands for a Major Event: Complete Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill-element\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-2022_stade-rochelais-basket_gymnase-gaston-neveur_152-pl-et-468-pl-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Stade Rochelais basket Gymnase Gaston Neveur 630 places\" class=\"wp-image-1135 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-2022_stade-rochelais-basket_gymnase-gaston-neveur_152-pl-et-468-pl-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-2022_stade-rochelais-basket_gymnase-gaston-neveur_152-pl-et-468-pl-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-2022_stade-rochelais-basket_gymnase-gaston-neveur_152-pl-et-468-pl-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-2022_stade-rochelais-basket_gymnase-gaston-neveur_152-pl-et-468-pl-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-2022_stade-rochelais-basket_gymnase-gaston-neveur_152-pl-et-468-pl-170x128.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-2022_stade-rochelais-basket_gymnase-gaston-neveur_152-pl-et-468-pl.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizing a <strong>major event<\/strong> requires balancing perfect <strong>crowd safety<\/strong> with an optimal visual experience. With over 300,000 seats installed annually, from local festivals in France, the <strong>UK, USA or worldwide<\/strong> to large international stadiums in Morocco or Thailand, ALCOR \u00c9quipements possesses solid expertise. Consequently, we have distilled our exclusive field feedback into each section of this <strong>guide to help you choose your grandstands and stands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-e2cb2713 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill-light\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">GET IN TOUCH WITH US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-deco is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f1e9f924 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-third_title has-grey-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px\">Understanding the Difference Between Stands and Grandstands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When planning your spectator infrastructure, it is crucial to distinguish between <strong>stands<\/strong> and <strong>grandstands<\/strong>, as they are distinct categories of equipment suited to different operational needs in large-scale event management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stands<\/strong> (often modular seating units) are generally versatile, used for smaller venues, secondary seating zones, or specific viewing configurations where high portability and quick adaptation are priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grandstands<\/strong> are high-capacity, heavy-duty engineering structures designed specifically for major events with high spectator density. They prioritize structural safety, comfort, and visibility through complex, multi-tiered configurations, often incorporating features such as fixed individual seating with backrests, advanced access\/egress solutions, and integrated roofing systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a deeper understanding of these technical distinctions to help you draft your specifications, please consult our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/en\/difference-grandstand-bleachers-stands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detailed guide on the difference between grandstands and stands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Type<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Regulatory Definition<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Seating<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Backrest<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Typical Structure<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Applicable Standard<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Temporary Grandstand<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">High-capacity structure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Individual seat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Modular metal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NF EN 13200-6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Modular Stand<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Flexible\/mobile unit<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Seat or bench<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Variable<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tubular or modular<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NF EN 13200-6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:120px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1073 size-full\" alt=\"SMC2 \u00e0 Lamonzie Saint Martin Tribune Mobile TM3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-main-color-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e340cf57 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-snd_title has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">What Safety Regulations Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">Public access structures are strictly regulated. Using the correct terminology in your official permit application avoids significant administrative delays. Specifying a <strong>grandstand<\/strong> immediately triggers a series of in-depth inspections, particularly regarding egress and stability, emphasizing the safety-critical nature of the equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-e2cb2713 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill-light\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com.en\/contact-us\/\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f1e9f924 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title has-grey-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px\">Stands &amp; Grandstands: Types and Operational Implications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/en\/modular-grandstand\/\">Temporary modular grandstands<\/a> are the industry standard for major outdoor events, offering high safety and adaptability for primary viewing areas. <strong>Modular stands<\/strong> are often used for secondary seating or highly specific, rapid-deployment venue requirements. This technical classification helps determine the budget allocated to transport and the load imposed on installation teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:120px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2864 size-full\" alt=\"tribune du M\u00e9morial de Caen 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/alcor-img_3416-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/alcor-img_3416-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/alcor-img_3416-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/alcor-img_3416-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/alcor-img_3416-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/alcor-img_3416-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/alcor-img_3416-170x128.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e340cf57 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-snd_title has-grey-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">This Criterion Will Prevail Over the Choice of Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost all organizers first choose their seating based on <strong>desired capacity<\/strong>. However, engineers prioritize <strong>ground resistance<\/strong>. For example, a standard lawn only supports a pressure of 1 kg\/cm\u00b2, which renders most heavy-duty metal grandstands unusable, regardless of their impressive capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title\">Guidelines for Standards and Regulations Regarding Load Capacity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before signing a purchase order, you must validate the load-bearing capacity of your ground with your technical department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asphalt \/ Concrete:<\/strong> 20 kg\/cm\u00b2 (All structures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pavers \/ Tiling:<\/strong> 15 kg\/cm\u00b2 (Tubular, lightweight modular)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clay:<\/strong> 3 kg\/cm\u00b2 (Lightweight modular only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural Lawn:<\/strong> 1 kg\/cm\u00b2 (Lightweight mobile stand only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill-element\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title has-grey-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">Calculating Units of Passage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Calculating spectator flow<\/strong> is vital to guarantee a fluid and safe evacuation. Regulations require thinking in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/en\/standards-regulations\/\">Units of Passage (UP)<\/a>, each corresponding to the <strong>average width of a person in movement<\/strong>. The simplified formula is achieved by dividing the overall capacity by 100. A confined space may prevent the assembly of a massive grandstand if the peripheral clearances do not allow for the necessary number of units of passage.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_20250904_160259-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Alexandra Cardinale, Hugo Marchand pour la Danse, Les \u00e9toiles du ch\u00e2teau 2025 Mont saint michel\" class=\"wp-image-4843 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_20250904_160259-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_20250904_160259-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_20250904_160259-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_20250904_160259-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_20250904_160259-128x170.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-deco is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f1e9f924 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title has-grey-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px\">Roofing and Wind Load<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">Adding a <strong>roof <\/strong>to your stand protects the public from rain or sun but turns your grandstand into a large sail. Consequently, <strong>structural calculations<\/strong> evolve drastically with the integration of wind load (expressed in kN\/m\u00b2). A roof often requires weighting the base, using concrete ballast, or reinforcing structural bracing to meet <strong>stability standards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title\">Assembly Time: Impact on Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">Events schedules are often tight, and assembly delays are not an option. ALCOR \u00c9quipements stands out with an <strong>exclusive assembly system guaranteed totally without screws or bolts<\/strong>. This innovative device reduces assembly time compared to conventional structures and eliminates the risk of parts loosening due to vibrations (e.g., from music or crowd movement).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f1e9f924 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-third_title has-grey-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px\">Regulations to Master Before Comitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">It is crucial to know that verifying structural compliance with the latest regulations is now the full responsibility of the organizer, not just the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title\">NF EN 13200 Standard Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boutique.afnor.org\/fr-fr\/norme\/nf-en-132006\/installations-pour-spectateurs-partie-6-tribunes-demontables\/fa188275\/261001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NF EN 13200 Standard<\/a> requirements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robust guardrails resisting crowd movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific riser heights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required spacing between individual seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous integration of handrails to prevent any risk of tilting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:120px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1073 size-full\" alt=\"SMC2 \u00e0 Lamonzie Saint Martin Tribune Mobile TM3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alcor-lamonzie_img_8878-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-main-color-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e340cf57 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title has-white-color has-text-color\">Safety Inspections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For larger venues, third-party inspections may be mandatory. Ensure your system is validated by an internationally recognized organization, such as Bureau Veritas, SGS, or T\u00dcV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title\">Accessibility Obligations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inclusion is essential and calculated for <strong>Persons with Mobility Requirements (PMR)<\/strong>. Regulations require a base number of dedicated spots proportional to the total capacity, with specific required dimensions (e.g., 0.80 m wide and 1.30 m deep).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-e2cb2713 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill-light\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f1e9f924 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-third_title has-grey-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px\">Civil Responsibility: Who Is Responsible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">The manufacturer and installer are responsible for the correct dimensioning and absolute solidity of the structure, justified by their <strong>internal registered engineering department<\/strong>. Conversely, the organizer assumes civil responsibility related to operation and must ensure the system was validated by an independent inspection body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title\">Rental vs. Purchase of Seating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Renting temporary structures<\/strong> always seems cheaper per unit for a first event. However, financial analysis shows that with <strong>3 to 4 events per year<\/strong> over a 5-year period, you effectively pay for the structure twice without owning it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-deco is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f1e9f924 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title has-grey-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px\">What a Turnkey Quote Includes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">A low price often hides significant gaps. A true turnkey contract by ALCOR \u00c9quipements includes <strong>conception by our certified internal engineering department<\/strong>, delivery, professional assembly, and dismantling. It must also include technical assistance mobilizable on the day of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-fourth_title\">Recommendations for Organizers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Event Coordinators (Single annual festival):<\/strong> Generally prioritize rental.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Municipalities (Diverse manifestations):<\/strong> Benefit from the acquisition of modular stands or grandstands to share between services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Event Giants:<\/strong> Typically operate through multi-year leasing\/purchase contracts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:120px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4861 size-full\" alt=\"Dunkerque Kursaal\/7 tribunes depuis 2024 avec ULMA pour raccordement escaliers \u00e9chafaudages + r\u00e9gie\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_4062-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_4062-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_4062-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_4062-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_4062-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_4062-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alcor-equipements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alcor-img_4062-170x128.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e340cf57 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-snd_title has-grey-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-bottom:25px\">Check-list: 15 Points to Validate Before Ordering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-snd-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-snd-color-background-color has-background is-style-short-thick is-style-main_separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ground<\/strong>: Nature of terrain verified and validated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capacity<\/strong>: Confirmed with local authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility<\/strong>: Exact PMR\/ADA space calculation completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule<\/strong>: Assembly timeline guaranteed in writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety<\/strong>: Structural calculation note included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification<\/strong>: Full compliance with NF EN 13200-6.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insurance<\/strong>: Provider&#8217;s Liability insurance certified\/up to date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legislation<\/strong>: Adherence to latest regulatory updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logistics<\/strong>: Transport included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operation<\/strong>: Assembly\/dismantling explicitly included in the contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: After-sales service included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergency<\/strong>: Contact available during the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Configuration<\/strong>: Layout plan with precise dimensions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assembly<\/strong>: Clarification on required installation team profiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance<\/strong>: Site validation by inspection body where required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Choose Grandstands and Stands for a Major Event: Complete Guide Understanding the Difference 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