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Fire and Emergency Stairs for Fire Evacuation

Fire escapes and emergency staircases play a crucial role in the fire safety of various types of buildings, including schools, hotels, apartments, and public buildings. These specially designed stairs provide a safe and quick evacuation route in case of an emergency, such as a fire. Furthermore, this is much easier to use than fire ladders and a better option if the environment permits it.

It is important for owners and administrators of these buildings to ensure that fire escapes and emergency staircases are well-maintained and regularly checked for functionality. Additionally, it is crucial to raise awareness among residents, employees, and visitors about the locations of these staircases and inform them about the proper procedures during an evacuation.

By investing in appropriate fire escapes and emergency staircases and ensuring their proper maintenance, schools, hotels, apartments, and public buildings can create a safe environment where people feel protected in case of an emergency.

At Jomy, you can buy a wide range of standard and custom-made metal staircases.



Fire escape stairs for an apartment building.

Fire escape stairs for apartments

Emergency staircases for apartment buildings are specifically designed stairs that serve as a quick and safe escape route during emergencies, such as a fire. These staircases are usually located on the exterior of the building and provide residents with a clearly marked path downwards, away from the fire source. They are equipped with sturdy construction, wide steps, and safety features like fire-resistant doors and emergency lighting. Emergency staircases are essential in apartment buildings to enable residents to evacuate quickly and ensure their safety in case of an emergency.

Fire escape stairs for a hotel.

Fire escape stairs for hotels

Hotels accommodate a large number of guests who may not be familiar with the layout of the building. Having well-indicated fire escapes and emergency staircases is vital to guide guests to safety, even in limited visibility due to smoke development. Hotels must ensure that these staircases are always accessible and free from obstacles.

Fire escape stairs for a public building.

Fire escape stairs for public buildings

For office buildings, it is vital that employees and visitors can evacuate quickly and safely in case of a fire. Fire escapes and emergency staircases are an integral part of the fire safety measures in these buildings, providing a clearly marked and organized route to safety.

Fire escape stairs for a school.

Fire escape stairs for schools

For schools, it is crucial that children and staff can evacuate quickly and efficiently in case of a fire. Fire escapes and emergency staircases provide a clearly marked route to safety, often with wide steps and robust construction to enable smooth evacuation, even in crowded situations.

Fire escape stairs for a private house.

Fire escape stairs for private houses

For residential houses, it is important that occupants can evacuate quickly and safely in case of a fire. Although fire escapes and emergency staircases are typically associated with larger buildings, such as apartments and public spaces, there are also options available for residential houses to enhance fire safety.

Fire escape stairs for an office building.

Fire escape stairs for office buildings

For office buildings, it is vital that employees and visitors can evacuate quickly and safely in case of a fire. Fire escapes and emergency staircases are an integral part of the fire safety measures in these buildings, providing a clearly marked and organized route to safety.

Fire escape stairs for a factory.

Fire escape stairs for factories

In factories, it is of utmost importance that employees can evacuate quickly and efficiently in case of a fire. Fire escapes and emergency staircases play a crucial role in the fire safety of these industrial environments, offering a clearly marked escape route to safety.

Fire escape stairs for a holiday rental.

Fire escape stairs for holiday rentals

For vacation homes, it is crucial that guests can evacuate quickly and safely in case of a fire. Fire escapes and emergency staircases provide a clearly marked route to safety, often with wide steps and sturdy construction to facilitate smooth evacuation, even in stressful situations. Having visible and accessible escape routes in vacation homes contributes to the safety and peace of mind of guests, enabling them to quickly escape in case of an emergency.




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Functional

  • Evacuation solution with the highest flow;
  • Most widely used means of moving between levels;
  • Allow for moving in groups or with family;
  • Equipment can be carried easily (firefighters and police).

Suitable

  • Low physical effort regardless of age and physical shape;
  • Can be equipped with handrail for kids (schools, boarding schools,...);
  • Equally useful for our beloved pets.

Custom-made

  • Light suspended or self-supporting structure;
  • Many available options and design possibilities;
  • Suited for all types of buildings and structures;
  • Easy meccano style assembly;
  • New modules can be added later on with ease.

Reassuring

  • Reduced risk factors;
  • Group falls avoided;
  • Non-existant vertigo feelings;
  • Reassuring and imposing aspect.


Evacuation stairs need to be stable and trustworthy at all times so they may not be worn by rust. For this reason JOMY stairs use only high quality aluminum that is anodized for extra protection.

They also need to comply with local building codes and approval of coding officials and fire brigade. JOMY has the knowledge and experience all over the world to get the JOMY stairs certified.

Types of material

  • Aluminum: most commonly used material
  • Galvanized steel: most commonly used material
  • Stainless steel: not often used because of its high price -used in very specific situations (corrosive environment, food safety, etc.)
  • Other steels: little used and not recommended because of the lack of stability (corrosion, rust)
  • Concrete: rarely used for an additional exterior staircase - not used by JOMY.

Cost criteria

Aluminium:

  • The cost per Kg is relatively high, but little weight is required
  • Limited costs. Easy to apply. Easy to manipulate.
  • Lower costs for transportation, logistics and assembly. Low weight and meccano - assembly, no crane needed.
  • No maintenance required.

Galvanized steel:

  • The costs per Kg is relatively low, but much more weight is needed
  • More difficult to apply and manipulate
  • Heavier and more cumbersome structures. Crane needed for mounting.
  • Multiple maintenance and/or paint jobs required over lifetime.

Technical performance criteria

Aluminium:

  • Mechanical properties: similar heights, structures and functionalities
  • Lifetime stability: very good corrosion resistance, even on the coast
  • Melting point: Alu: 660 °C / Steel:> 1400°C. The difference in melting point is of little relevance. Above 80 ° C, the staircase is unusable in practice for evacuation.

Galvanized steel:

  • Mechanical properties: similar heights, structures and functionalities
  • lifetime stability: corrosion problems with damaged galvanization when installed and used
  • Melting point: Alu: 660 °C / Steel:> 1400°C. The difference in melting point is of little relevance. Above 80 ° C, the staircase is unusable in practice for evacuation.

These two materials can lead to identical functionnalities. In general, steel constructions will be slimmer and aluminium ones more practical.

Maintenance and environmental criterias

Aluminium:

  • Maintenance: no maintenance needed, even after 30+ years
  • Environment: 100% unlimited recyclable

Galvanized steel:

  • Maintenance: over time, corrosion problems occur with damage to the galvanizing layer or protective layer.
  • Environment: Recyclable in first cycle. Causes problems starting from secondary recycling. Zinc (galva) occurs in nature under influence of acid rain (heavy metal pollution).

Aluminium is a much more durable material than galvanised steel.

Layout and structure

Depending on your building, we can offer four standard layout options :

  • In-line stairs;
  • Crossed stairs, parallel to the façade;
  • Crossed stairs, perpendicular to the façade;
  • Rectangular stair layout;
  • Other lay out configurations are also developed on request.

The support structure can be of 2 kinds: the classic self-supporting structure mounted on columns; or it can be a suspended structure, mounted on brackets that are suspended from the façade.

Suggested options for your egress stairs to improve the fire safety

There are multiple options available for egress stairs to improve safety.

  • Several guardrail models, including anti-slip JOMY steps, risers, etc. ;
  • "Escadesign" model, with polygonal balconies;
  • Burglar resistant models where access by unauthorized persons is prevented through counterbalanced retractable flight or enclosed lower flight, with access door and crash bar;
  • Several gates and chains to secure access to stairs and balconies;
  • Many types of paneling to enclose access to stairs and balconies;
  • Lower second handrail for children;
  • Custom balconies and passageways to connect to stairs;
  • Additional guardrails on concrete or handrails against the wall for security
  • Factory painting in any RAL color before delivery (polyester powder coating)
  • Etc.

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