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TPA stairways will fit a great variety of trackside and embankment configurations.The fully adaptable system incorporates self-levelling steps and hand rails, which accommodate a range of vertical heights due to the self-levelling articulation of the unit.

Further TPA Stairway System details can be found at; www.tpa-rrap.co.uk

The European Standard (EN 12811) Approved, temporary stairways / steps access solution for your Rail project.TPA is firmly established in the rail sector as “the” principle provider of safe, effective, value for money temporary roadways, walkways, RRAP’s & access systems.

TPA’s temporary, self-levelling, site stairway system provides a quick and safe method of access/egress ideal for negotiating slopes and embankments.

The specific function of the unit is to provide a controlled entry to the work place, at a fixed point, when conventional ladders are undesir-able. They are available in 6 units ranging in vertical height from 0.5m to 3.8m. Sizes are referred to by the number of steps, or treads, in the unit and are available in multiples of threes (i.e. 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 treads).

The Benefits• A double handrail on both sides which adjust automatically to the correct

angle and height. • A locking mechanism to ensure the stability of the Stairway and to keep it at

the correct angle.• Treads remain horizontal whatever the angle of installation. • The bottom of the stringers are shaped to prevent slipping.• Being over 750mm wide, the Stairway permits occasional passing.• The stairway is manufactured in a steel section and has a galvanised finish.• Can be folded flat for ease of transport.• Has been designed and tested to meet the access performance

requirements within the European Standard EN 12811 – Temporary Works Equipment - performance requirements and general design.

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Pedestrian Access TPA Self Levelling Site Stairway

Innovative SolutionAll TPA temporary access solutions are designed to deliver maximum safety and security on-site, combined with the speed and efficiency of our proven modular assembly systems.And of course, all offer full compliance to all relevant safety standards and building regulations.

StrengthsThis highly flexible temporary stairway offers a simple and effective access solution:• Between levels on

scaffolding• Access to table platforms• Access up batters and

embankments• Stairways can be used in

lieu of permanent stairs• Access into service ducts• Access to temporary

site offices and portable buildings

Stairway Specifications HighlightsFor embankment applications a maximum slope length of 10m (36 treads) should be observed. For longer lengths a suitable “landing” must be intro-duced at intervals no greater than 10m.

Adequate restraint must be provided at the “head” and “foot” of the steps to prevent lateral or vertical movement. The steps should also be suitably packed off the embankment to ensure stability.

The stairway can withstand a uniformly distributed load of 1.0kN/m², how-ever the maximum load per step is 1.5kN and maximum of two persons on the stairway at any one time.

The Stairways come in six lengths, which can be joined and supportedto offer a single run climb height of up to 7.5m.

StairwaysDescription Folded Length (m) Weight (kg)Stairway 3 Step 1.03 17Stairway 6 Step 1.84 31Stairway 9 Step 2.65 47Stairway 12 Step 3.46 57Stairway 15 Step 4.27 82Stairway 18 Step 5.08 104 HandrailsDescription Weight (kg)Handrail 3 Step 5Handrail 6 Step 8Handrail 9 Step 10Handrail 12 Step 14Handrail 15 Step 16Handrail 18 Step 20

RISQS RegisteredSupplier Number 058540

Document Issue date 17/04/15Document Version 1.6

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A lattice beam is required for long, freestanding stairways to produce combinations of 24, 30 and 36 steps. The beam is modular and fits to the site stairway using bolted connections. Handrails should be connected in a similar manner to the desired length.

Optimum Range(35° - 45°)