Counterbalanced Fire Escape Ladder

Gregory havel discusses operational issues regarding this building feature.

Counterbalanced fire escape ladder. Counterbalanced stair with cable and pulley system the counterbalance is applied to the tip of the stair flight via a system consisting of one or more cables and pulleys. Counter balanced fixed escape by jomy ladders are all aluminum construction and have nylon bushings and stainless steel cables and fasteners to provide a life time of rust free and maintenance free service. A quarter turn of this handle and the ladder deploys instantly over its complete height. An opening handle is fitted at all evacuation levels.

Counter balanced fire escape ladder custom drop down ladders released from top or bottom lockable. The counterbalanced stairway is a common method used to protect occupants from unwanted visitors coming up the fire escape. The cable connects to counterweights that move inside a hollow profile which is positioned vertically. A guard rail provides extra security.

Specific fire prevention tips to make sure your home is safe and you have a quick method of escape from a dangerous fire situation. The ladder is internally counterbalanced by springs resulting in a soft deployment and an easy closing after use. In practice an escape ladder can be a substitute solution for fire escape when there is a lack of space a limited budget the building is aesthetically valuable or multiple escape routes are recommended.