Staircases

OSHA Stairs vs. IBC Stairs
14Jan

OSHA Stairs vs. IBC Stairs: What Are the Differences in Safety Codes?

Emergency rooms in the United States treat almost 3 million fall-related injuries every year. According to the National Council on Aging, the cost of fall injuries tops $50 billion annually. Many falls take place on the job or in public places, saddling employers and commercial enterprises with the associated costs. It is possible to protect your business or organization from these expenses. The right set of IBC or OSHA stairs can save you millions. Read on to learn how. What kind of stairs...

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11Mar

2012 International Building Code IBC

A new project built to 2012 International Building Code   IBC Section 1009 Stairways 1009.4 Width.  The width of stairways shall be determined as specified in section 1005.1, but such width shall not be less than 44 inches (1118mm). see section 1007.3 for accessible means of egress stairways. Exceptions:  Stairways serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall have a width of not less than 36 inches (914 mm).  Solid risers are not required for stairways that are not required to comply with...

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08Mar

IBC – Custom Stairs with Landings

Smart Space Mezzanines and Structures recently built two custom stairs with landings. The code used was IBC 2012. The stairs were constructed C10 x 15.3 for the stringers, 1-1/2” schedule 40 pipe handrail, HSS3x3x1/4” support legs, 3/16” x 1-1/2” serrated bar grating treads and deck. UPS contracted Smart Space at the following locations: Project Sales Agent: Industrial Products, Ltd 180 Bilmar Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Subcontractor: Andrew J. Uhrik Plumbline Construction, Inc. 1102 Baltimore Pike, Suite 205 Glen Mills, Pa 19342 Construction Manager: Nicholas Tizol Construction Management Associate Integrated Project Services - IPS 721 Arbor Way –...

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17Apr

IBC – Public Access Handrail System

Smart Space Mezzanines and Structures recently upgraded a local church’s stair handrail system.  As you can see from the original photo the rail isn’t high enough and doesn’t appear that it could withstand a 200lb concentrated load. The stairs and landings rail was replaced with what you see in the three new photos.  This rail was built to the most recent code, International Building Code (IBC) 2012; a few points in the code are: • Pickets and intermediate railings shall be provided such...

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16Apr

Husky Lima Refining Company

Husky's main lobby atrium staircase was custom built by Smart Space Mezzanines and Structures. This staircase is both elegant and functional. This is a switchback style staircase has an extra-large mid landing and top landing. The 7' wide concrete pan treads allow multiple personnel to easily access the second floor. This staircase was built to IBC public access code. The finish work consisted of tempered safety glass and aluminum. The railing is completely filled in with glass, preventing anything from...

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13Apr

IAC Huron

A custom designed Smart Space Mezzanine was an integral part of a recent project for the IAC Huron, Ohio Manufacturing Facility. The project included a mezzanine extension off an existing mezzanine, structural handrail and a lift out gate. All of the railing is construction from 1-1/2" schedule 40 and 80 pipe with 1/4"x4" toe guard. Smart Space then enclosed the entire finished structure with wire partition below. With man doors and slide gates all having keyed locks. It allowed IAC to secure...

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07Apr

BP Oregon-Ohio Refining Facility

A custom designed Smart Space Mezzanine and Structure was an integral part of a recent project for the BP Oregon, Ohio Refining Facility. The project included a mezzanine with two IBC metal stairs, structural handrail and a lift out gate. The mezzanine is constructed from 18K6 bar joist.   The joisted are welded to bearing plates and supported by masonry walls.   The deck is  4" thick concrete poured on a 0.6C22 metal deck manufactured by Vulcraft Group -Nucor Steel. All of the railing on this project...

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01Apr

Designetics Production Storage

Smart Space recently sold a mezzanine utilized for production storage. Designetics' had to make a choice to either do a building expansion or to utilize existing floor space. They chose to build up with a Smart Space Mezzanine. This mezzanine is a freestanding structure that fits tightly against the plants exterior wall and around the plant's building columns. The deck cantilevered to the block wall in order to avoid electrical and air lines. The stairs on this project are an OSHA steel stairs,...

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03Mar

TST Trim in Canal Winchester Ohio

Smart space recently designed and built a custom structural steel staircase for TST Trim in Canal Winchester Ohio. They needed a unit that would hold up to the Weather so we hot dip galvanized this unit. Grainger Industrial was called in to figure out how to access the roof from the outside to service roof top HVAC units. Grainger and Smart Space created a proposal for a turnkey steel stairs. We were able to do the installation in under (2)...

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18Feb

Custom Structural Steel Mezzanine

Smart space recently designed and built a custom structural steel mezzanine for a specialty metal company. Niagara Specialty Metals was out of room in their current plant. They either needed to do a plant expansion or be more creative with the existing space. Omni Industrial was called in to figure out how to utilize the current space better. Omni and Smart Space created a proposal for mezzanines, handrail and steel stairs. The decision was to install two mezzanines that would...

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