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    • Galvanized External Fire Escape (Walthamstow, London)
    • Galvanized External Fire Escape (Walthamstow, London)

    Project Portfolio: UKCA Certified Commercial Fire Escape (Walthamstow, London)

    Project Overview

    Client: Big Penny Social

    Location: Walthamstow, London E17

    System: Heavy-Duty Industrial Steel Fire Escape Staircase

    Compliance: Fully UKCA Marked to BS EN 1090-2 (Execution Class 2)

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    Fire-Escape Steel Staircase Installation London

    Engineering for Public Safety: Big Penny Social

    For a major social hub like Big Penny Social in London E17, the primary staircase requirement was simple but critical: total legal and structural reliability. As a key fire escape route for a high-capacity venue, the structure had to satisfy stringent commercial building regulations and mandatory legal certifications.

    • Mandatory UKCA Certification: Unlike many residential metalwork items, a staircase is a structural component. At Dio-Met, every staircase is manufactured in our Sheffield workshop under an audited Factory Production Control (FPC) system, allowing us to legally issue the required Declaration of Performance (DoP).

    • Industrial Durability: To withstand the high-traffic urban environment of Walthamstow, the steel was hot-dip galvanized. This ensures the fire escape remains rust-free and structurally sound without the need for constant maintenance.

    • Public Access Safety: Features include high-visibility nosings and checkerplate non-slip treads to ensure safe passage in all weather conditions, meeting the requirements of Approved Document M for public access.

    Technical Expert Insight: The Legal Risk of Non-Certified Structural Steel

    A critical mistake many commercial clients make is hiring a fabricator who is not UKCA certified. Under the Construction Products Regulation, it is a legal requirement for any structural steelwork—including fire escapes and staircases—to carry a UKCA mark. If you choose a supplier who cannot provide this certification, you may find that Building Control will refuse to sign off the project, or worse, your property insurance may be voided in the event of a fire. For the Big Penny Social project, Dio-Met provided full traceability and certification. Choosing a certified manufacturer like Dio-Met isn't just about quality; it's about protecting the business owner from the massive financial and legal costs of removing and replacing non-compliant steelwork.

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    Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Fire Escape Stair London

    Secure Your Project with Certified Engineering

    From our Sheffield hub, we offer a total design-to-delivery service. Whether you need a professional installation by our own team or a custom-made kit for your contractor to fit, every Dio-Met staircase comes with the legal certification required for a hassle-free sign-off.