Access Hatches and Ladders
At Surespan we're unmatched in quality and design with a heavy focus on providing reliable, safe and convenient access to our customers.
We pride ourselves on providing the ‘complete access package' as we're able to offer roof access, glazed access, floor access, smoke ventilation and ladder products to our customers, all made to suit their project requirements.
Surespan has been established since 1984 and have worked on a vast amount of worldwide projects. You're able to discover some of our previous work by looking through our case studies.
Roof Access
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.
Smoke Vents
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
Glazed Access
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:
- 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)
Floor Access
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
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
Ladders
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 Stepover Ladders are manufactured to the highest standard and comply with national building regulations for safe access.
SHP/F
Riser Doors
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
CPDs and Learning
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Case Studies
Based in the Heart of Houston, Texas, US. The new-build 12-story O'Quinn Medical Tower at Baylor St. Luke's – McNair Campus is considered the rebirth of the original O'Quinn Medical Tower, with strong connections between Texas Heart institute and Baylor College of Medicine; the institute will be able to offer a stronger and more powerful network of care unlike any other.
Surespan designed and manufactured a flush floor hatch for the Yale University Wright Laboratory, home to Yale's iconic particle accelerator, the 100-foot-long atom smasher. In 1987 it was the most powerful particle accelerator in the world and leading the research in astrophysics. The Atom Smasher was shut down in 2011 and disassembled in 2014.
SoFi Stadium is an unprecedented and unparalleled sports and entertainment destination built in Los Angeles. The first indoor-outdoor stadium to be constructed, SoFi Stadium is the home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. The state-of-the-art stadium re-imagines the fan experience and will host a variety of events year round including Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi is the worlds first Ferrari theme park. The park includes 37 different rides and attractions and features the worlds fastest rollercoaster “Formula Rossa" – reaching 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The park has been open since 2010 and has been nominated for numerous awards.
Surespan design and manufactured the highest hatch in the world, a 600mm diameter submarine access hatch located 816 meters up on the Burj Khalifa.
The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building, soaring 828 meters above Dubai. The design for the 162-story tower combines local cultural influences with cutting-edge technology to achieve high performance in an extreme desert climate.
Surespan Articles
Companionway Ladders – Also known as Ships Ladders
How to choose the right Roof Hatch
A Roof Hatch Is Not Just A Square Box
Reasons to use our Smoke Vents
Polyisocyanurate or Mineral Wool Insulation?
Roof Access for Height restricted buildings
Making the most out of your living space
Accessing new roof heights – Boxed Glazed
Continuing Education
Surespan provide the opportunity for architects and specifiers to attend a free of charge educational seminar.