Counterbalanced Fire Escape Stairs

The cable connects to counterweights that move inside a hollow profile which is positioned vertically.

Counterbalanced fire escape stairs.

The counterbalance is applied to the tip of the stair flight via a system consisting of one or more cables and pulleys. For fire escape stairs serving 10 or fewer occupants an approved fire escape ladder is allowed to serve as the termination. Fire escape stairs shall extend to the ground or be provided with counterbalanced stairs reaching the ground. The lowest balcony shall not be more than 18 feet 5486 mm from the ground.

Cat ladder hatch unit rope descent balcony loft ladders contact us. Home escape ladder escape ladder s. Our durable designs provide a long lasting solution with guaranteed structural integrity. Fire escape stairs and balconies shall support the dead load plus a live load of not less than 100 pounds per square foot 4 78 kn m2.

Counter balanced fixed escape by jomy ladders are all aluminum construction and have nylon bushings and stainless steel cables and fasteners to provide a life time of rust free and maintenance free service. The balconies for each. You may also make the ladder opened from only the bottom or both top and bottom. The counterbalanced stairway is a common method used to protect building occupants from unwanted visitors coming up the fire escape.

Components of fire escape stairs shall be constructed of noncombustible materials. For fire escape stairs serving ten or fewer occupants an approved fire escape ladder is allowed to serve as the termination for fire escape stairs. Counter balanced fire escape ladder custom drop down ladders released from top or bottom lockable. There is a latch at the bottom of the counter balanced fixed escape ladder.

Paragon stairs offers fire escape staircases that provide a safe and stable way to evacuate your building. Fire escape stairs shall extend to the ground or be provided with counterbalanced stairs reaching the ground. Counterbalanced stair with cable and pulley system. Photo 1 shows the most common variety.

The balconies for each. Escape ladders access ladders and other devices for emergency exit to resolve unusual situations plus special purpose engineering. Photo 1 shows the most common variety. This latch can be opened from either top or bottom of the ladder.

When opened from the top of the ladder a rod is attached to the latch so the ladder can not be opened from the bottom.