What is an industrial staircase?
An industrial staircase is a robust staircase that is specially designed for industrial purposes and is often realised as a space-saving spiral staircase. Some important information:
Material and construction: Industrial staircases are made of robust steel and are designed to have a high load-bearing capacity. They are usually fitted with a single or multiple steps. Eurostair only uses high-strength steel, a material used in aerospace engineering, in their construction.
Intended use: Industrial stairs are used in many different companies and are often an important part of a smooth workflow. Cleaning, maintenance and servicing work on buildings or machines can only be carried out with the help of safe access.
Safety: As industrial staircases are often used as outdoor escape stairs and are intended for emergencies, they must fulfil certain requirements. These include:
Width and height: Industrial stairs must have a certain width and height to prevent people from slipping when leaving the building. The steps must have an anti-slip coating to prevent accidents. Steps must be designed in such a way that liquids can drain off; depending on the area of application, this is achieved by corrugation, profiling or perforated profiles.
Handrails: Industrial staircases with an access height of more than 500 mm and a lateral gap next to the stair stringer that is more than 120 mm wide must have at least one handrail on this side. With a tread width of more than 1200 mm, there must be a handrail on both sides.
