Category: Stairs
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Difference Between ADA and OSHA
We use the terms “ADA” and “OSHA” so often when referring to our access products, and sometimes we forget that people might not know the difference. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, and retail locations. There is a set of regulations…
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Calculating Multi-Story Stairway Width
If you haven’t read our IBC Stair Width Calculation article, I recommend reading that first so that you can see the IBC codes we reference. If you have already read it, below is a scenario in which we calculate the required width of multiple stairways that serve multiple floors. Scenario: We need exit stairs for…
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Calculating Single-Story IBC Stairway Width
If you haven’t read our IBC Stair Width Calculation article, I recommend reading that first so that you can see the IBC codes we reference. If you have already read it, below is a scenario in which we calculate the required width of a multiple stairways serving one floor. Scenario: We need exit stairs from…
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IBC Stair Width Calculation
ARE YOU MEASURING STAIR EGRESS WIDTHS CORRECTLY? Stair egress measurements are commonly misunderstood and can be complicated because it is determined by the building’s occupant load. Should stairs be measured between handrails since this is where occupants can walk, or is it the entire width of the treads? This article is a simplified version of…
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5 Styles of Industrial Work Platforms
Our industrial work platforms give employees safe access to equipment and machinery in both indoor and outdoor applications. The step platforms feature partial or full adjustability, rust-free aluminum, and fall protection systems for optimal safety. Click on the standard industrial work platform options below to see product details. How does the fully adjustable step platform…
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Exterior Stairs – 5 Reasons Property Owners Prefer Aluminum
More and more commercial and industrial property owners are switching from galvanized steel to aluminum exterior stairs. Here are five reasons why: 1. Long product life Unlike steel, galvanized steel, and wood, aluminum will never rust, warp, or rot, so the structural integrity and original appearance remain intact longer than other common materials. Explanation: Unlike…
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ADA Stair Landing Requirements
This guide will help you determine the required ADA stair landing width and length to accommodate door swing and an area of refuge. We refer to the International Building Code (IBC) for new construction because it covers ADA landing requirements. ADA Stair Landings Need an ADA stair and landing? ADA Stair Landings with Doors: 1011.6 Stairway landings –…
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New Warehouse Steps
Rust is another name for iron oxide. The process of oxidation occurs when a metal reacts with oxygen in the presence of water or moisture in the air. Given enough time and exposure to oxygen and water, any iron mass will convert to rust and disintegrate. The life of the product can be prolonged by…
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Aluminum Generator Access Platform
A generator access platform and the steps are important for providing safe, compliant access to the employees who provide maintenance to generators. Platforms and steps typically comply with walking-working surfaces and OSHA regulations for fixed stairways which means that there are several regulations for tread depth, tread width, riser height, platform size, guardrail height, and more. A…
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Modular Classroom Access – ADA Steps and Ramps
Our team designs, manufactures, and installs ADA steps, ADA ramps, and canopies for modular classrooms. We work on all types of projects from single classrooms to large, modular school complexes. Case Study: We manufactured and installed steps, ramps, and a canopy for modular classroom access in West Virginia. The modular classrooms were a temporary solution…
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Crossover Metal Stairs for Industrial Applications
Crossover metal stairs have at least two sets of stairs that are connected by one or more platforms and are designed to allow employees to safely travel up and over physical barriers in the workplace. Without stairs that provide access over the barriers, employees could be injured if they try to climb over or crawl…
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Stairs for Mobile Office Trailers
Our stairs for mobile office trailers are the best option for temporary jobs such as construction sites because they are adjustable. They are unlike other portable stairs in the market because when they adjust, they keep an even height between all treads. The difference between our stairs and others’: Our Omni Stairs: Every tread adjusts…