Customizable Ship Ladders & Stairs | OSHA Compliant

Use our ship ladders and stairs builder to plan access for an industrial mezzanine, roof hatch, equipment room, or crossover application. Start with a standard ship ladders and stairs configuration, then adjust the angle, tread depths, riser height, and width to suit the available space. Choose steel or another material, preview your design, and save your specifications for a quotation. Whether you are a building owner, contractor, or stair designer, the interactive drawing helps you assess vertical clearance and understand how a steeper, narrower layout could fit your commercial area. Comparing options from suppliers such as Lapeyre? Bring your dimensions and project needs together to elevate the planning process before requesting a detailed review.

Understanding the requirements for ship ladders and stairs helps you put safety first. Under OSHA section 1910.25, ship ladders and stairs and alternating tread-type stairs are used only when the employer demonstrates that providing standard stairs is infeasible. Selecting the right type of stairway means considering frequent travel, how each user will ascend and descend, and whether the proposed route is the safest practical choice for the worker. Review each tread, handrail, guardrail, and landing, along with fall protection where required, especially near a roof opening. Before ship ladders and stairs are installed, verify the applicable code, OSHA standards, maximum anticipated load, and any structural limit with a qualified professional. The builder supports dimensional planning; final suitability depends on site conditions, engineering, and installation details.