When investing in fire escape stairs safety is of the upmost importance as well as complying with relevant building regulations.
External fire escape staircase dimensions.
6 entrance to fire escape staircase shall be separated and remote from internal staircase.
A minimum stair width between enclosing walls strings or upstands of 1200mm.
Spiral uk specialise in the design manufacture and installation of metal fire escape stairs.
1 15 for flights of stairs which do not form part of the means of escape provide all of the following.
Requirement k1 does not apply to steps or access routes outside a building other than where steps are immediately outside the external door of a building.
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In practice an escape ladder can be a substitute solution for fire escape when there is a lack of space a limited budget the building is aesthetically valuable or multiple escape routes are recommended.
Application of building regulations relating to the provision of external steps stairs outside a building.
5 fire escape stairs shall have a straight flight.
B1 means of escape in case of fire b5 access and facilities for the fire service.
1 14 for stairs that form part of means of escape refer to approved document b.
Fire escape stairs and balconies shall be examined for structural adequacy and safety in accordance with section 1104 16 5 by a registered design professional or others acceptable to the fire code official every five years or as required by the fire code official.
Nfea standards for restoration and replacement of fire escapes click here new 2015 ifc 1104 16 5 1 examination.
Our stairs have been supplied to colleges industrial sites offices holiday resorts and the mod.
7 the use of spiral staircase shall be limited to low occupant load and buildings upto 9 metres in height unless they are connected to platforms such as balconies and terraces to allow easy exit.
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Since 1928 steelway have gained extensive knowledge and experience in the design manufacture and installation of fire escape staircases for industrial commercial and residential environments.
Fire safety volume 2 buildings other than dwelling houses.
We are specialists in replacements that involve the removal of an old fire escape right through to the installation of a new one.