Fire Escape Staircase

What Is Fire Escape Staircase?

Fire Exit Stairs Design

• Dropdown Staircase.
• Counterbalanced Staircase.
• Gooseneck Staircase.

1. Drop Down Ladder

• Fire escape drop-down ladders are primarily used as a last resort for fire escape. Which is used as a typical fire escape for medium-growth buildings in urban areas.
• In this type of stair, a vertical sliding ladder is placed at the bottom of the series of flights of the ladder.
• Which is placed at the location of escape in case of any emergency. Which are connected by direct-access balconies
• The drop-down staircase is used as a cheap alternative when there is a shortage of land. It is also a good way to keep land space free and prevent unwanted intrusion.
• This type of stair comes with low maintenance costs. Which does not need to be painted every year.This type of ladder can be easily installed as the material is lightweight.

2. Counterbalanced Fire Escape Stairs

• The path of the counterbalanced ladder is prepared by a common method. Which is used to protect the occupants of the building from fire.
• This type of ladder requires a platform for each floor. The staircase between the floors is connected to the balconies. The path of the counterbalanced staircase is connected by a pivot to the bottom of the
• balcony with a lower platform along the shortest part of the staircase. The counterweights thus remain attached to the wire extension of the stairs above the pivot.
• When it is used, the ladder goes down due to the person’s own weight. The ladder will remain in the following normal position until the last person leaves.
• If the path of the stairs does not fall in the following position then in such a situation the path of the stairs can injure the last person descending.
• The counterweight is attached to a cable and this cable rests on the pulley which is connected to the wall.

3. Gooseneck Ladder

Exterior Fire Escape Stairs Code

Fire Escape Staircase Material

1. Metal Fire Escape Staircase
2. Aluminium Fire Escape Staircase
3. Stainless Steel Fire Escape Staircase
4. Galvanized Steel Fire Escape Staircase
5. Concrete Fire Escape Staircase

Fire Stair Dimensions

1. The length of the fire ladder should not be less than 900mm.
2. The width of this type of ladder should be kept at least 75cm.
3. Fire escape stairs should have railings of 1 meter in height.
4. The maximum height of the fire escape stair riser is kept at 190mm.

Fire Escape Staircase Regulations

1. The road to the fire escape staircase should be free of obstructions.
2. There should be a maximum of 15 stair risers per direct flight of stairs. The minimum width of the fire ladder is 1250 mm and the walking width is 250 mm.
3. The door used for the fire escape should be made of fire-resistant material.
4. Fire escape stairs should have railings of 1 meter in height.
5. The fire escape ladder should be directly attached to the ground.
6. Buildings with a height of 15m or more should have at least two stairs.
7. The fire escape ladder should be outside a building.
8. This type of staircase should be free from the main part of the building.
9. The width of the door in the fire escape ladder should not be less than 1 meter and its height should not be less than 2 meters.
10. There should be adequate air circulation in the stair passage.
11. The height of the headroom should not be less than 2.2 m in the passage under the stairs and under the landing of the stairs.
12. Spiral stairs should not be used in buildings with a height of more than 9 m.

What Maintenance Is Required for Fire Escape Staircases?

Are There Any Special Considerations for Older Buildings with Fire Escape Staircases?

What Are the Dimensions for the Headroom in Fire Escape Staircases?

Are Spiral Stairs Allowed for Fire Escape in High Buildings?