External Fire Escape Staircase
External Fire Escape Staircase – Structural Engineering & Design
At Odysea Engineering Consultants Ltd, we provided full structural engineering design and general arrangement drawings for this bespoke external fire escape staircase on a commercial property in the UK. The project involved close collaboration with architects, contractors, and building control to ensure compliance with British Standards and Building Regulations, while maintaining a cost-effective and buildable solution.
Project Overview
The client required a robust and visually coordinated fire escape solution for safe egress from an upper-level floor. Our team designed a steel staircase system tailored to suit the building's geometry, usage class, and structural constraints. Key considerations included:
Structural integrity under imposed and dynamic loads
Integration with existing building structure
Clear, buildable detailing for on-site fabrication and erection
Our Scope of Work
We delivered a complete structural design package, which included:
Full structural analysis of the stair stringers, landings, and supports
Design calculations in accordance with Eurocode standards (EN 1990 – 1993)
Connection detailing and general arrangement (GA) drawings for fabrication
Load path coordination into the existing building structure
Project Outcomes
The fire escape staircase design provided:
A safe and compliant means of escape
Clean, functional design with minimal disruption to existing structure
Durable finish suitable for long-term external exposure
Need Structural Design for a Staircase or Fire Escape?
Whether you're planning a new fire escape staircase, a bespoke steel stair structure, or need structural engineering design for an external access solution, we’re here to help. With over a decade of experience, Odysea Engineering Consultants Ltd delivers practical, compliant, and economical structural designs tailored to your project.
Get in touch with us to discuss how we can support you. Our email is: info@odysea.engineer
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