Access Hatches and Ladders

Features:

• 75mm polyisocyanurate board as standard (0.26 W/m²K)
• External curb liner fitted as standard
• Thermally broken lid and upstand
• Gas spring assisted opening to 85°
• Single or twin colour polyester powder coating
• Non-combustible mineral wool insulation available at no extra cost

Features:

• Thermally broken
• Replacement roof hatch
• Polyester powder-coated finish
• Re-weather upstands
• Provide a minimal sightline
• Pre-weathered upstands, providing a weather-tight finish.
• Manual gas spring assistance
• Open position to an 85° span

Features:

• Fully thermally broken and insulated lid
• U-value achieving 0.43 W/m²K
• 300mm upstand as standard
• 50mm polyisocyanurate insulation
• Manual and electric operation available
• Mill finish aluminium, powder coating optional

Features:

• Polyester powder coated dual finish upon request.
• Insulated to maintain the thermal integrity of the building.
• Wrap over Edge
• Double unbroken EPDM seals
• Weatherproofing purposes
• Safety hold open stay feature
• locking options

Features:

• Thermally broken lid and upstand
• External curb liner fitted as standard
• Fire rated up to 240 minutes. Tested to EN 1634-4.
• UL-EU certified up to 4 hours.
• Gas spring assisted opening to 85°
• Double unbroken EPDM seal
• Single or twin colour polyester powder coating
• 50mm PIR insulation (0.43 W/m²K) as standard. Mineral wool insulation (0.63 W/m²K) available at no extra cost.

Features:

• CE marked to EN12101-2
• Thermally broken
• Sizes up to 1260 x 1260 (Need bigger? See Bespoke Smoke Vent)
• Daily ventilation and access
• Curb liner as standard
• 300mm insulated upstand

Features:

• Made to any size up to 1800 x 3000mm
• Compliant with EN12101-2 and CE marked
• Thermally broken
• 24v DC actuators and electro-magnetic locking
• 50mm polyisocyanurate insulation
• Can be supplied with concealed actuators

All our smoke ventilators meet the requirements of building regulations, approved document B, BS9999 and EN12101-2 and are supplied CE marked.

Features:

• Combines a CE Marked Smoke Vent with a Staircase access hatch
• Operated independently of one another
• Smoke vent automatically opens in the event of a fire
• Access hatch can be opened for servicing and maintenance access
• AOV is CE Marked and Certified EN12101-2
• Thermally Broken Design
• Custom made to any size

Features:

• Sizes up to 1300 x 1300
• CE marked to EN12101-2
• Daily Ventilation and Roof Access
• Insulated Aluminium Upstand
• Thermally broken frame and lid
• Optional External Curb to suit weathered upstand
• Available with NON-COMBUSTIBLE Mineral Wool insulation

Features:

• Glazed AOV up to 3000 x 1400 mm
• CE marked to EN12101-2
• Custom made to any size
• Insulation U-Value 0.43 W/m2K
• Aluminium with thermally broken lid
• Heavy duty stainless steel axel pins
• 300mm Insulated Upstand
• Optional External Curb to suit weathered upstand
• Electromagnetic Locking

Features:

• Custom made to any size
• insulation U-value 1.5 W/m2k
• Thermally broken extruded sections
• Rw25dB acoustic rated
• Frameless design eliminating water ponding
• Hold open stay – against accidental closure
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Note: We recommend all glazed hatches to be installed on a 5° pitch to stop water ponding.

Features:

• Standard centre pane U-Value of 1.1 W/m²K
• Installation angle of 2-15°
• Non-fragile to CWCT TN-92 (for class 2 roofs)
• 6mm toughened outer, argon filled cavity, 9.5mm laminated inner
• Powder coated RAL 7016 anthracite grey

Features:

• Standard centre pane U-Value of 1.1 W/m²K
• Installation angle of 2-15°
• Non-fragile to CWCT TN-92 (for class 2 roofs)
• 6mm toughened outer, argon filled cavity, 9.5mm laminated inner
• Powder coated RAL 7016 anthracite grey

Features:

• Size Range: maximum span of 3.8m, unlimited length
• Pitch: Install at 2-35 degree (span), 0-15 degree (length)
• Framework: Fully thermally broken aluminium frame
• Dual colour powder coated as standard (RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey external, RAL 9010 pure white internal)
• Optional special powder coating to any RAL colour available upon request
• Glazing: 6mm toughened outer, argon filled cavity, 9.5mm laminated inner (11.5mm on very large panels)
• Special glass options available upon request
• Thermal Performance: Standard centre pane U-Value of 1.1 W/m2K
• Non-fragility: CWCT TN-92 tested (for class 2 roofs)

Features:

• Standard centre pane U-Value of 1.1 W/m²K
• Installation angle of 2-15°
• Non-fragile to CWCT TN-92 (for class 2 roofs)
• 6mm toughened outer, argon filled cavity, 9.5mm laminated inner
• Powder coated RAL 7016 anthracite grey

Features:

• Custom made to any size
• Recessed to accommodate any type of infill
• Gas spring assisted opening
• Fire rating up to 4 hours
• Manual, electric or hydraulic operation
• Available in aluminium, steel or stainless steel
• Optional Rw25dB acoustic rating

Features:

• Custom made to any size
• Can be fire rated and acoustic rated
• Incorporated double unbroken EPDM seals
• Marine grade aluminium cover
• Hold open stay – against accidental closure

Surespans Floor Access Hatches are able to be manufactured to your exact requirements and can be designed to cover all types of applications and finishes.

Features:

• Stock lift-out & hinged pan
• Fire Rated & Acoustic Options
• Water & Odour Tight Options
• Aluminium or Stainless Steel or Galvanised Steel
• Operation: Lift out, Manual or Gas Spring

Features:

• Fast and easy to install
• Made to any size
• Manufactured from high grade aluminium
• Rated up to FACTA Class E vehicle loading
• Prefabricated modular sections
• Moveable anchor points
• Cost effective

SEHDC, heavy duty, heavy loadings, floor hatch, floor hatches, floor access, floor access hatch, 400kN loadings,

Features:

• Loading from 5 - 19 tonnes
• Hold Open Stay Feature
• 125kN - 400kN Loading

Surespan have a range of Fixed Vertical Ladders available in both Aluminium or Galvanised Steel to suit your project requirements. All Surespan ladders have a wide range of standard sizes however, they can be made to your bespoke specification.

We have a wide range available; (if you need assistance please give us a call)

• Standard Vertical Ladder
• Vertical Ladder with Cage
• Vertical Ladder with Walkthrough
• Vertical Ladder with Walkthrough & Cage
• Vertical Ladder (Retractable & Lockable)
• Vertical Ladder with Fall Arrest System
• Vertical Ladder with Fall Arrest System & Walkthrough
• Vertical Ladder (Heavy Duty)
• Vertical Ladder with Rest Platform
• Vertical Ladder with Cage, Walkthrough & Parapet Platform

All Surespan access ladders are designed in accordance with BS4211:2005 with compliance to other relevant building Regulations.

For aluminium ladders: Stringers are made from size 8 structural tube (48.3 o/d) set 400mm apart with Surespan SafeGrip serrated rungs at 250mm centres. Cage is made from 50mm x 5mm flat hoops set at a maximum 900mm centres with 6 no. vertical straps with caged nuts.

Galvanised ladders also available.

Ideal solution for permanent access to SRHP75 Roof Hatches and SRHP-AOV Smoke Vents.

Check out Ladder-Up Post which fits on most ladders for easier access onto the roof.

LADDER 

• Stiles: 75 x 25 box section
• Serrated round rung
• Stand off brackets from 50 x 10mm alloy bar
• Fixings in stainless steel • All alloy in Mill finish
• Guardrail height: 1100mm

CAGE 

• Cages above 2200-3000mm
• Strap: 50 x 10mm alloy bar
• Fixings: Socket button bolts (A4 stainless steel)
• 5 no straps as BS4211: 2005

Features:

• One user system
• Line lengths up to 200m
• 7x7x8mm or 1x19x8mm wire
• Intermediate brackets should be used on system lengths greater than 6m to prevent wind chatter
• Brackets will fit ladder rung sizes between 2540mm

LadderUp® Safety Posts provide easier, safer ladder access through roof hatches, floor doors, and manholes. This telescopic post permanently mounts to the top two rungs of any fixed ladder, providing a positive hand-hold and enabling the user to enter or exit an opening in an upright and balanced position. Available in four different finishes.

Features:

• Deep and wide anti-slip treads
• Couterbalance spring action
• Mounted on a headboard for easy installation
• Maximum loading 200kg/tread
• Certified to EN14975
• 80mm spacer required behind head board
• All treads size 140mm to 350mm
• One side telescopic handrail
• Boxed and ready for shipping

Features:

• Deep and wide anti-slip treads
• Counterbalance spring action
• Mounted to a wooden trap ceiling door
• 19mm thick wooden casing 240mm deep
• Maximum loading 200kg/tread
• Certified to EN14975
• All treads size 140mm to 340mm
• One side telescopic handrail
• Bespoke sizes available

Surespans ZIP Retractable Ladders are manufactured to the highest standard and comply with national building regulations for safe access.

Surespans SHP Companionway Ladders are manufactured to the highest standard and comply with national building regulations for safe access..

SHP/P/A

SHP/P/G

SHP/L/G

SHP/UOO/A

SHP/PW/A

SHP/LP/G

Surespans SHP Stepover Ladders are manufactured to the highest standard and comply with national building regulations for safe access.

SHP/F

SHP/UO/G

SHP/UO/F/G

Features:

• Zintec steel metal door 1.2mm door and 1.5mm frame.
• 3 Point Locking System.
• Door and Frame Powder Coated in RAL 9010 White, 30% Gloss.
• 2 Hours Fire Rated & 36dB Acoustic Rated Available

Features:

• Zintec steel metal door 0.9mm door and 1.2mm frame.
• 3 Point Locking System.
• Door and Frame Powder Coated in RAL 9010 White, 30% Gloss.
• Fire Rated & Acoustic Rated Available

Surespan provide the opportunity for architects and specifiers to attend a free of charge educational seminar.  Book a seminar today. 

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Surespan provide the opportunity for architects and specifiers to attend a free of charge educational seminar.