Loading Dock Steps Prefabricated Compliant Dock Stairs Get A Quick Quote Prefabricated Aluminum IBC, ADA, or OSHA Loading Dock Steps The DOCK Step is the perfect lightweight, heavy-duty solution for your loading dock. Because DOCK Step is prefabricated and modular, it bolts together in about an hour. Call (513) 889-2492 ORDER NOW Fast Installation Bolts together on-site in about 1 hour. Prefabricated No welding, special tools, or heavy equipment. Ships ready to install. Leveling Legs 9″ of vertical adjustability for uneven surfaces and ongoing maintenance. Code Compliant ADA, IBC, and OSHA-compliant options. Meets all local building codes. Non-Slip Open diamond serrated surfaces provide aggressive traction. Durable, Long Lifecycle 100% industrial-grade aluminum that won’t rust, warp, or rot. The APEX system is a line of integrated access products that can be configured to meet the most challenging applications. Ramps Stairs Canopies Product Resources Product Info & Tech Specs BIM/CAD Files Specifications (CSI Spec) Elevation/Plan Views Environmental/LEED/HPD Resource Center Prefabricated stairs for loading docks More on dock stairs Access stairs for semi-trucks & trailers More on semi-truck stairs Adjustable stairs with pivoting risers More on portable stairs Dock step Features We manufacture industrial loading dock stairs for warehouses and distribution centers that will never rust, warp, or rot. Our products are always compliant, allowing employees to safely enter and exit the loading dock area. Easy Installation Our Dock Steps are prefabricated, modular, and bolt together without special equipment or welding. They typically bolt together in about an hour. Code Compliant Loading dock stairs are designed according to IBC, ADA, and OSHA standards. While most loading docks only require OSHA compliance, we offer IBC/ADA options. Leveling Legs Platform legs have 8” of adjustability for uneven ground or ongoing adjustments. 100% Aluminum – Long Lasting Our dock steps will never rust, warp, or rot. All components are low maintenance and will last much longer than wood or steel. Slip-Resistant Decking The dock steps are standard with an aggressive, heavy-duty 3” channel grip strut grating that provides maximum, multi-directional slip resistance. Other decking options are also available. HPD/LEED/ESG Because our products are modular, repurposable, and contain 32.5% to 75% recycled content, including 50% to 65% pre-consumer and up to 20% post-consumer recycled scrap, they can help contribute to several LEED v4.1 credits and other green building rating systems. More on LEED v4.1 Credit Contributions Reconfigurable Modular dock steps, landings, legs, and handrails bolt together without any on-site welding. This makes it easy for dock steps to be adjusted, reconfigured, and even relocated. Specifications HeightReach variety of heights by using either 6″, 6.5″, or 7″ step risesWidth (Baluster Handrails)56-3/4″ between handrails, 68″ out-to-outWidth (2-Line Rails)56-3/4″ between guardrails, 68″ out-to-outTread Depth12″ nosingPlatform Sizes60″ x 60″Platform Guardrail42″ highStep Guardrail42″ high (only applicable to baluster handrails)Handrail36″ highBalustersLess than 4″ apart (only applicable to baluster handrails)Weight Capacity100 lbs/sqft Live Load, 300 lbs over a sqft areaPowder Coating (Optional)Ask a solutions advisor for available color options*The specifications above are standard dimensions, but our team has the capability to design a solution that will fit your application. Case Studies Upside’s Loading Dock Step Saves Developer $56,000 Exterior Stairs – 5 Reasons Property Owners Prefer Aluminum Decking Options Extruded Fiber Grate Bar Grating Grip Strut Riser Options Handrail Options Entry Options Why ADA Stairs?While loading docks are generally closed to the public, they are often considered an “area of refuge” or area of rescue. An area of refuge is a location in a building designed to safely hold individuals during a disaster or emergency. These areas are created for situations when normal evacuation is unsafe or impossible (typically for handicapped people with limited mobility). As an example, during a fire, non-mobile individuals may be unable to use a stairwell and must be able to wait in an area of refuge until first responders or other rescue personnel are available. Add a Canopy Upside’s APEX canopy is engineered to integrate seamlessly with our stair and ramp solutions. Once integrated, the system provides an efficient and cost-effective solution for modular buildings and loading docks. Quote Your Project Installations This DOCK Step installation at a NJ facility replaced outdated, rust-afflicted steel dock stairs. This project consisted of installing a number of Loading Dock Steps on a warehouse in Lima, OH. This set has closed-back risers and has a 5′ by 5′ platform. At the Tucson Commerce Center, these are three of the 28 Dock Step installations. With our prefabricated design, installation took just an hour per unit—a stark contrast to the half-day for conventional stairs. This efficiency, combined with a $2,000 saving per stair, amounted to a total saving of $56,000. Dock Step installation with bar grating decking These dock steps, awning and walkway were installed at a modular building in Columbia Terminal, NJ. These dock steps were installed at a modular building in McAllen, TX These area of rescue dock stairs were installed at a warehouse for Ranger Construction. ADA / IBC compliant bar grating DOCK step installed on a commercial warehouse building This is an Omni Step with custom color for a New Frontier’s Tiny Home. These grip strut dock steps and platform were installed for the accessibility of a container with flammable liquid. ADA/IBC compliant APEX Stairs Installed on a Warehouse. These Dock Steps leading to a platform run are for more convenient access to a Modular Container Building in McDonough, Georgia. Pictured is a DOCK Step with Aluminum Railings for a Warehouse. This is a picture of Dock Steps that were installed with Grip Struts for a Warehouse. This Modular Warehouse has Dock Steps Installed in Mississippi. This is a Cantilever Awning and OSHA Loading Dock Step that were at a Seal-Rite building in Omaha, Nebraska. The pictured OMNI Steps and Platform Run were Installed for a National Grid Modular Building in Dorchester, Massachusetts. DOCK Steps with Aluminum Handrails Installed for Warehouse in Louisville These are custom-built DOCK Steps that were created and installed for a warehouse in Williamston, South Carolina. These Dock Steps with Grip Struts were Installed at a South Carolina Warehouse. These Grip Strut DOCK Steps have been Installed at the pictured Warehouse Building located in Edgerton, Kansas. This Grip Strut-style Dock Step was Installed at a Warehouse in El Segundo, California. This Grip Strut DOCK Steps for access to the pictured building was Installed by AHI Facility Services in Dallas, Texas. View all View all So easy to work with!Upside was so easy to work with! From estimating, to product selection, and all the way to delivery, they were very responsive and easy to work with. When we need another set of stairs, we will be buying them from Upside Innovations. Matt S. View all View all Couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.The quality was fantastic, and they showed up quickly. From the time they were pulled off the delivery truck, the stairs were assembled, stood up, and lag bolted into the floor in under 1 hour. We really couldn’t be happier with the whole experience we have had with Upside Innovations. Plus, the stairs are much sturdier than I had even hoped for. Below is a picture of the steps installed on the side of our gun range. Thanks again for the great job. Derek P. View all View all Fit perfect and was easily assembled.The platform and stairs are now up and installed and are fantastic. It fit perfect and was easily assembled just as you said it would. Thank you for a wonderful product. Ken W. View all View all I am very impressed.It went together well, I am very impressed that your fit and finish was as tight as it is. Thanks again to everyone involved in the project. Vince B. View all View all Thank you for the quality work.Thank you for the quality work. The stairs definitely enhance the look at Lakeside [Garden Apartments]. We appreciate your service to us, and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Tanya P. View all View all Upside Innovations was a pleasure to work with from design to delivery.Nick Bishop was responsive and quick to get a quote started, and Tish Carroll did an excellent job shepherding the job through the engineering design, fabrication, and shipping stages, expediting the process when the deadlines got tighter on my end. The product arrived early and was a pleasure to install – all of the hardware clearly marked and bagged, and the pallet strapped and wrapped securely. These stairs are being used for robotics research/testing and are working flawlessly. I would recommend Upside to anyone looking for professional crossover stairs for their project or building. Bryan H. View all View all The steps are well built.The steps are well built and sturdy enough to handle our needs safely but yet light enough for two men to move without the use of equipment. Matthew P. View all View all Worked out great.Everything worked out great. Thanks to your team for taking care of the details. Leo D. View all View all The stairs worked out great. The stairs worked out great, and they love them! Paul R. View all View all Love the quality.What a great product to work with. Love the quality and ease of assembly! Denny R. View all View all Upside innovations was a pleasure.Upside Innovations was a pleasure to work with from design to delivery. Nick Bishop was responsive and quick to get a quote started, and Tish Carroll did an excellent job shepherding the job through the engineering design, fabrication, and shipping stages, expediting the process when the deadlines got tighter on my end. The product arrived early and was a pleasure to install – all of the hardware clearly marked and bagged, and the pallet strapped and wrapped securely. These stairs are being used for robotics research/testing and are working flawlessly. I would recommend Upside to anyone looking for professional crossover stairs for their project or building. Bryan H. View all
