Spiral fire escape stairs for the MOD

Spiral UK have been supplying the MOD with spiral escape stairs for over 30 years, so not only are we experienced in their design and manufacture, but our installation teams are familiar with the extra security procedures required for working on military sites. All of our fire escape stairs deliver against the exacting standards demanded by the MOD.

Recently we have worked with Aspire Defence who are responsible for building, improving and maintaining soldiers’ single living and working accommodation at Tidworth, Bulford, Warminster, Larkhill, Aldershot and Perham Down garrisons.

We are also working with Skanska UK who have the contract to deliver new infrastructure and accommodation at Worthy Down Barracks near Winchester.

Escape spiral HMS Raleigh Torpoint scaled

On all these projects the MOD requirement has been for robust and functional spiral staircases as a means of external escape on accommodation blocks. All the fire escape stairs are made from galvanised mild steel and compliant with British Standard BS5395 Part II (Code of Practice for the design of helical and spiral stairs 1984).

Project

Escape stairs for the MOD

Requirement

External spiral escape staircases

Client

Ministry of Defence

Contractor

Aspire Defence and Skanska UK

Floor to floor height

3400mm

Spiral diameter

2100mm

Risers

15 @ 187.8mm, Open

Tread Type

Durbar plate with drainage slots

Tread Width

15 @ 1150mm

Clear Tread Width

879mm

Landing

2065mm x 1490mm landing in durbar plate with drainage slots

Balustrade

2 x 22m diameter uprights per tread with 40mm x 6mm flat handrail with PVC capping

Additional

Mild steel galvanised to EN1471

Fire escape stair for Aspire Defence

Here is an example of a typical specification for an escape staircase at an Aspire Defence site

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