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Steel stairs & industrial stair systems. Code-current, built to last.

Egress staircases, fire-escape retrofits, outdoor and roof-access stairs, straight-run and switchback flights, ship's ladders and cage ladders — with matching guardrail, landing, and kick-plate detail. Stamped, fabricated, and installed in-house.

Access systems that hold up under traffic.

Every steel stair we ship — some clients call them metal stairs or industrial stair systems; the standards we build to are the same — is designed to the load, rise, and egress requirements of the specific code envelope. OBC 2024 for Ontario builds, IBC cross-reference where the project calls for it. Welding is in-house, CWB W47.1 certified, tracked per project.

Configurations

  • Straight-run — single flight for mezzanine access or floor-to-grade.
  • Switchback — space-efficient stacked flights with intermediate landings.
  • Ship's ladders — steep-pitch access for equipment platforms or low-traffic levels.
  • Cage ladders / fixed ladders — vertical fixed ladders with safety cage for tank, silo, and roof access.
  • Roof access stairs — galvanized exterior stairs to rooftop mechanical platforms and service routes.
  • Mezzanine access stairs — interior stair access dedicated to a single mezzanine or platform.
  • Modular / prefab stairs — bolt-together kits for repeat layouts and rapid-deploy access.

Guardrails & handrails

  • 42" standard guard with mid-rail and kick-plate.
  • Pipe, square-tube, or tube-and-mesh infill options.
  • Swing-gates, self-closing gates, pallet-drop gates for mezzanine edges.

Typical parameters

  • Rise range2 ft – 30 ft
  • Tread optionsgrip-strut / bar-grate / checker-plate
  • Guardrail height42" standard (OBC)
  • Load rating100 psf live + concentrated
  • Finishgalvanized / powder-coat / shop primer
  • Lead time3 – 6 weeks from sign-off

Pick the stair that fits the building.

Every stair scope below has its own page — with the code references, finish defaults, and design notes specific to that variant. Start with the closest match; we re-scope at site measure if the project sits between two.

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Egress staircases

OBC 2024 §3.4 code-required exit stairs — interior switchback, straight-run, or tower. For occupancy changes, mezzanine adds, and second-floor expansion.

Egress detail →
// Configuration 02

Fire escape stairs

Exterior egress retrofit — galvanized stair attached to existing wall with engineered anchors. The practical fix when interior egress capacity is short.

Fire escape detail →
// Configuration 03

Outdoor steel stairs

Galvanized exterior access — to rooftops, mechanical platforms, tank tops, and loading docks. Bar-grate by default; not always egress.

Outdoor detail →
// More configurations
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Custom steel stairs

Head-term entry; interior or exterior, residential through industrial.

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Straight-run stairs

Single-flight geometry, simplest install.

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Switchback stairs

Stacked flights with intermediate landing.

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Ship's ladders

Steep-pitch alternative for equipment access.

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Cage ladders

Fixed vertical ladders with safety cage.

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Roof access stairs

Galvanized exterior to rooftop platforms.

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Mezzanine access stairs

Sized to a single platform's occupant load.

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Modular / prefab stairs

Bolt-together kits for multi-site fit-ups.

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Residential steel stairs

Custom for renovations and additions.

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Guardrails & handrails

42" guards, gates, mid-rail, infill options.

// Buyer guides OBC 2024 stair code guide → · Stair cost guide →

Recent stair work.

STAIRS 18-ft exterior fire-escape stair — Galvanized, attached to masonry wall
18-ft exterior fire-escape stair

Galvanized, attached to masonry wall

STAIRS Ship's ladder to mezzanine — Grip-strut treads, pivot-arm rail
Ship's ladder to mezzanine

Grip-strut treads, pivot-arm rail

STAIRS Switchback stair, 3 levels — Bar-grate, tube-rail, powder-coat
Switchback stair, 3 levels

Bar-grate, tube-rail, powder-coat

Tell us the span. We'll send numbers back within 24 hours.

Quick quote form or a direct call — whatever fits. Ontario warehouses only; we handle delivery Canada-wide.