Fire Escapes

Our APEX Fire Escape Staircase System is designed to meet ADA, OSHA, and IBC codes and is ready to install from the word go. The non-combustible aluminum components have a modular design that allows our engineers to create infinite configurations.

The International Building Code (IBC) is slowly eliminating the use of traditional-style fire escapes because they are not very safe, and in fact, new fire escape routes cannot include ladders. New construction will have to incorporate interior means of egress or exterior fire escape staircases complete with handrails and slip-resistant step tread material.

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Showcasing the union of efficiency, versatility, and sustainability, this photo captures Upside Innovations' installation of a modular aluminum stairwell and weather-resistant canopy for a temporary two-story office, featuring elements that are as easy to assemble as they are to reconfigure and designed to be compliant with ADA, IBC, and OSHA standards.

This OSHA Stair Tower has been installed at the pictured warehouse in Kernersville, North Carolina for mezzanine access.