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Escape Stairs | Industrial Evacuation Systems

Escape Stairs

Escape Stairs

Industrial Escape Stairs for Safe and Uninterrupted Evacuation

Escape stairs are steel evacuation systems that enable building occupants to reach a safe area during fire, gas leakage, explosion or similar emergencies. They create an independent exit route between floors, platforms and different levels and support continuous evacuation when the main circulation system cannot be used.

Each system is engineered specifically according to building height, occupant capacity, floor exits, facade conditions, ground structure and the evacuation scenario.

What Are Escape Stairs?

Escape stairs are independent or supplementary evacuation structures that enable occupants to reach a safe area when the main stairways are unavailable.

Depending on project requirements, the system may include:

  • Steel supporting columns and beams
  • Stair flights
  • Anti-slip steps
  • Intermediate and floor landings
  • Guardrails and handrails
  • Toe boards
  • Floor connections
  • Safety and evacuation doors
  • Base plates and anchoring elements

Advantages of Escape Stairs

Create an Independent Evacuation Route

Provide an alternative and safe exit when the main circulation areas cannot be used.

Organize Evacuation Flow

Help occupants move in a defined direction through floor exits, landings and stair flights.

Help Reduce Slip and Fall Risks

Support safer movement through anti-slip steps, suitable inclination, landings and continuous guardrails.

Physically Support the Emergency Plan

Complete evacuation signs and procedures with a permanent exit system.

Can Be Integrated into Existing Structures

Can be retrofitted to reinforced-concrete, prefabricated and steel structures using suitable connection details.

Offer a Modular and Modifiable Structure

The system can be expanded or adapted when floor exits or the building layout changes.

Types of Escape Stairs

Straight-Flight Escape Stairs

Single-direction systems used on facades with sufficient horizontal space.

Double-Flight Escape Stairs

Compact solutions that change direction at an intermediate landing.

Z-Type Escape Stairs

Provide controlled evacuation between floors where facade space is limited.

Modular Escape Stairs

Workshop-manufactured bolted modules assembled on site for easier installation and future modification.

Heavy-Duty Escape Stairs

Manufactured with reinforced profiles for intensive use, high occupant capacity and demanding outdoor conditions.

Custom-Geometry Escape Stairs

Designed specifically around facade openings, service routes, columns and restricted areas.

Key Design Considerations

  • Number of occupants to be evacuated
  • Number of floors and floor heights
  • Stair width
  • Step height and depth
  • Stair inclination
  • Landing dimensions and direction changes
  • Floor-exit doors and opening directions
  • Guardrail and handrail details
  • Ground and supporting structure
  • Facade connections
  • Wind and outdoor effects
  • Corrosion protection
  • Emergency signage
  • Maintenance and inspection access

Application Areas

  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Warehouses and logistics centers
  • Automotive and supplier industries
  • Food and packaging facilities
  • Metalworking factories
  • White-goods and electronics production
  • Chemical and energy plants
  • Technical areas and maintenance platforms
  • Airports, ports and large operational sites
  • Organized industrial facilities

Our Production Process

Each project is evaluated individually according to building geometry, occupant capacity and the evacuation route.

1. Technical Assessment and Site Survey

Floor exits, facade structure, ground conditions, supporting elements and evacuation direction are evaluated on site.

2. System Design

Stair width, inclination, step dimensions, landings, supporting profiles, guardrails and connection details are determined. Technical drawings are prepared.

3. Manufacturing

Steel profiles, steps, landings and connection elements are cut, machined and welded according to project dimensions.

4. Surface Treatment and Inspection

Galvanizing, paint or protective coating suitable for outdoor conditions is applied. Dimensions, welds, steps and guardrails are inspected.

5. Shipment and Site Installation

Stair modules are delivered to the site, connected to the ground and facade supporting structure, aligned and assembled.

6. Final Inspection and Handover

System stability, clear widths, landings, guardrails, doors and connections are checked before handover.

Escape Stair Modification and Reinforcement

Existing escape stairs may develop corrosion, loose connections, deformed steps, damaged guardrails or weakened structural components over time.

Following a technical inspection, the following works may be carried out:

  • Step and landing replacement
  • Guardrail and handrail reinforcement
  • Structural reinforcement
  • Anchor and facade-connection renewal
  • Addition of new floor connections
  • Addition or replacement of safety doors
  • Anti-slip surface application
  • Paint or galvanizing renewal

Material and Surface Options

Material and surface treatment are selected according to load capacity, building height and outdoor conditions.

Steel Profile Supporting Structure

Forms the main supporting system of the stairs. Profile sections are selected according to span, occupant load and wind effects.

Anti-Slip Steel Steps

Provide a durable and safe walking surface for intensive use.

Grating Steps

Reduce the accumulation of water, dust and dirt and support outdoor use.

Hot-Dip Galvanizing

Provides long-term corrosion protection in outdoor and high-humidity conditions.

Electrostatic Powder Coating

Provides a durable surface suitable for sheltered areas and can be applied in corporate colors.

Anchors and Connection Elements

Securely connect the stairs to the ground and existing supporting structure.

Why Nevas Çelik?

Projects are not limited to standard dimensions; they are prepared according to building height, occupant capacity, facade structure and the evacuation scenario.

Site survey, design, steel fabrication, surface treatment and site installation are managed within a single process. Modular solutions also allow systems to adapt to existing and future building changes.

Information Required for a Quotation

  • Photographs of the facade and application area
  • Number of floors and floor-to-floor heights
  • Approximate occupant capacity
  • Location and dimensions of floor-exit doors
  • Required stair width
  • Preferred layout type
  • Ground and supporting-structure information
  • Facade services and obstacles
  • Preferred surface treatment
  • Architectural or structural drawings, if available

Frequently Asked Questions

Are escape stairs manufactured in standard dimensions?

No. They are engineered according to floor heights, occupant capacity, facade geometry, landings and connection points.

Can they be installed on an existing building?

Yes. An independent or connected supporting system can be designed after the facade and ground conditions have been inspected.

Must escape stairs be located on the exterior facade?

The solution depends on the building structure and evacuation scenario. Independent exterior steel systems are frequently preferred in industrial buildings.

Can safety doors be added?

Yes. Doors suitable for the evacuation direction or self-closing safety doors can be integrated at floor exits.

Can existing escape stairs be modified?

Yes. Where the supporting structure is suitable, steps, landings, guardrails, connections and surface coatings can be renewed.

Do you provide installation services?

Yes. Shipment, anchoring, facade connections, module assembly, alignment and final inspections can be included in the project scope.

A Project-Specific Solution for Safe Evacuation

Technical assessment and project engineering can be provided for an escape-stair system suited to the building height, occupant capacity and evacuation scenario.

You can request a quotation for a new installation, an existing-stair modification or an additional floor connection by sharing your project information.

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