ErectaStep Stairs for Fire Suppression Riser Valve Access
Categories: Energy – Petroleum, LPG, Solar Industrial ErectaStep Facility
ErectaStep stairs and platform at grain storage facility, giving safe access to fire suppression riser, manual control valves, and test/drain valves.
This SafeRack installation of an ErectaStep stair and platform system to provide direct, slip-resistant access to manual control valves (hand wheel) and test/drain valves (lever handle) on multiple fire suppression risers throughout a large grain storage facility.
Key Features and Benefits
- Fire System Maintenance Access: The ErectaStep platform ensures safe, ergonomic reach to control and test/drain valves, eliminating fall risks.
- Code Compliance: Permanent access infrastructure enables routine and emergency valve operation as required by NFPA 25 fire protection standards and OSHA guidelines for working at height.
- Standardized Solution: Multiple installations across riser points establish consistent safety practices and facilitate rapid, standardized inspection and service routines.
- Maintenance Tasks Supported:
- Manual Control Valve (Hand Wheel): Used for shutoff, section isolation, commissioning flow control, and emergency shutdown.
- Test/Drain Valve (Lever Handle): Supports mandated system flow tests, draining for maintenance or freeze protection, water alarm testing, and scheduled inspections.
Why ErectaStep?
ErectaStep’s pre-engineered platforms are slip-resistant, feature guardrails, and are designed for quick assembly and long-term performance. By replacing temporary ladders or makeshift access, SafeRack’s turnkey installation helps facilities stay in compliance, protect workers, and reduce maintenance downtime.
SafeRack Services Integration
This project showcases SafeRack’s full-service approach—from site assessment and design to turnkey installation—ensuring every ErectaStep system is tailored to meet both compliance and operational needs for fire suppression system safety. Ongoing technical support and safety consultations keep facilities protected as regulations evolve.
SafeRack is the trusted partner for industrial safety solutions that enhance productivity and compliance in mission-critical environments like fire protection system access.