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above you have a steel stairway that's being used by people who park, in
a multilevel parking structure. The entire stairway system is built out
of steel, the stairs, handrailing and even the guard rails.
Multi-Level Parking Structures Fire Escapes
The main reason why these stairs are made out of metal is that they will
last a long time, if maintained properly. They will also provide an
excellent escape route, in case of an emergency.
If there is a fire anywhere in the structure, the stairs should hold up
long enough to get everyone out of the structure safely. I'm not about
to suggest that nothing will happen to this stairway, while there's a
fire, but I would imagine that they would last a little longer than
wood, but not as long as concrete.
Metal Stairway Maintenance Problems
The biggest problem with steel stairs that I could think of, would be
the lack of maintenance. If you're not maintaining metal stairs, they
will corrode and rust. If they do corrode and rust, you will need to
replace them eventually.
This could lead to financial burdens that could have been eliminated
with a little tender loving care.
Steel Handrail End
Steel Handrail Turn
Underside of Steel
Stairs
Down View of Steel
Stairs |
