Maintenance Platforms Modular Stairs, Ramps, and Canopies Get A Quick Quote Prefabricated Maintenance Platforms Our APEX Maintenance Platforms come prefabricated and ready to install. Industrial-grade aluminum components bolt together seamlessly to allow for infinite configurations. This eliminates the need for custom fabrication and welding, saving you precious time and money. Call (513) 889-2492 ORDER NOW Durable, Long Lifecycle 100% industrial-grade aluminum that won’t rust, warp, or rot. Infinite Configurations Our modular design and experienced engineers can configure solutions for the most difficult projects. Reach Any Height Our team can design work platforms to reach equipment at any height that you need. OSHA Compliant Designed to your needs. ADA, IBC, and other local building code options are available. Fast Installation Prefabricated and bolts together on-site with no welding required. We Install Our professional installation crew ensures that your project goes smoothly. HVAC Generators Industrials facilities Equipment Access Valve Access Maintenance Platform Platform run between modular buildings Platform run for industrial maintenance Walkway maintenance platform Home shelter maintenance platform 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 Platform Features As the manufacturer, we can design maintenance and work platforms to your specifications… however unique. Because units are prefabricated and bolt together, stairs and platforms come ready to install without needing special tools or equipment. Easy Installation Our maintenance platforms are modular and bolt together seamlessly. OSHA-Compliant Our maintenance platforms are OSHA-compliant and can meet local building codes. Reconfigurable Because the APEX System is modular, ramps, stairs and railings can be reused, added to, and reconfigured as your needs change. Modular Design Modular maintenance platforms, stairs, legs, and handrails bolt together without any on-site welding. Custom Layouts Our team of engineers will design a work platform layout just for you. Professional engineer stamps are available. Leveling Legs Platform legs have 8” of adjustability for uneven ground or ongoing adjustments. 100% Aluminum – Long Lasting The entire line of APEX products will never rust, warp, or rot, so they are low maintenance and will last much longer than wood or steel. 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 Slip-Resistant Decking APEX platforms come standard with aggressive, heavy-duty 3” channel grip strut grating that provides maximum, multi-directional slip resistance. Other decking options are available. Common Applications Commercial Stairs Maintenance PlatformsGenerator AccessFire EscapesMezzanine StairsHVAC AccessRoof Access StairsCrossover StairsStair TowersRooftop StairsHillside/Berm StepsOSHA Industrial Stairs Specifications MaterialMill finish aluminum extrusions and sheetHeightWe use 6″, 6.5″, or 7″ rises between the treads to reach any heightWidth (Steps > 30″)48″ between the handrails, 60″ out-to-outWidth (Steps ≤ 30″)48″ between the handrails, 52″ out-to-outTread Depth12″ (11″ + 1″ nosing)Platform Sizes64″ x 64″, 64″ x 96″, 72″ x 72″ (other sizes available)Guardrail (Steps > 30″)42″ highGuardrail (Steps ≤ 30″)Guardrail incorporated below handrailHandrail36″ highBalustersLess than 4″ apartWeight Capacity100 lbs/sqft live load, 300 lbs point load over a sqft areaPowder Coating (Optional)Ask a solutions advisor for available color options Decking Options Extruded Grip Strut Fiber Grate Bar Grating Add Ramps & Canopies Upside’s APEX stairs are engineered to integrate seamlessly with our ramps and canopies and make a great solution for modular buildings and loading docks. Quote Your Project 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Installations Access stair installation to a Marvair Electrical House (E-House) at an industrial facility. Upside Innovations’ OSHA-compliant Aluminum Stair Tower installation at an industrial tank farm, providing secure and efficient access to a set of tanks. These platforms at a wastewater treatment plant were installed for personnel to safely perform maintenance. This industrial stair and access platform were installed for Utility Technologies International Corporation The Upside APEX Stair system was used for A/C maintenance at this modular complex at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This image represents the installation of stairs and a catwalk platform for the use of the Department Of Veteran Affairs. The above Installed OSHA Grip Strut OMNI Stairs and catwalk run have been installed to hold units at an electric power facility. These APEX Steps and Platform were installed to hold two Generators at Comcast Telecommunications Company in Philadelphia. View all