Plant + maintenance access
Access for operating, inspection or maintenance personnel may follow an AS 1657 pathway where applicable. It is not the default for every warehouse stair.
Industrial / Commercial / Warehouse
ACCESS FOR
WORKING SITES.
Stair supply and installation shaped around the building, the people using it and the way the site operates.
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INDUSTRIAL
Industrial stair projects
Connect the
working levels.
Access between working levels, plant areas and operational spaces.
- Production and operational areas
- Plant and equipment access
- Changes between working levels
Layout, materials and installation requirements need to be established for the specific site.
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COMMERCIAL
Commercial stair projects
Move between
business spaces.
Stair projects for commercial buildings, workspaces and business premises.
- Commercial building projects
- Workplace upgrades and fit-outs
- Connections between business spaces
Layout, materials and installation requirements need to be established for the specific site.
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WAREHOUSE
Warehouse stair projects
Work with
the wider layout.
Stair access planned around warehouse layouts and the way a site works.
- Warehouse and storage buildings
- Access to upper-level areas
- New layouts and site upgrades
Layout, materials and installation requirements need to be established for the specific site.
Plan a warehouse projectThink beyond the stair
Every site has its own brief.
Use + circulation
Who uses the stair, what it connects and how it fits into the building.
Surrounding works
Interfaces with floors, landings and the surrounding structure.
Site + sequence
Delivery access, site conditions and the timing of related works.
Start with the intended use
One building.
Different stair requirements.
The building label alone does not determine the stair requirements. Confirm its purpose, users and any exit role with the project designer and certifier.
Occupied warehouse mezzanine
Confirm how the upper level is used, who accesses it and its part in the building’s circulation and evacuation arrangements.
Commercial + office circulation
Consider the building requirements and accessibility provisions that apply to the proposed spaces and users.
Required exit
If the stair forms part of a required exit, establish the relevant egress requirements before choosing its layout or details.
The applicable NCC edition and project approval circumstances also need confirmation. Source: ABCB guidance on fixed access.