STEEL STAIR DESIGN

Stair, Handrail, Platform and other Miscellaneous Steel Design

Stair Steel Design Specialists

Expert Steel Stair Engineering

We specialize in designing safe, structurally sound steel stairs that meet building codes and project specifications. Our engineers ensure precision in load calculations, material selection, and connection detailing to create durable, efficient stair solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

Fabrication & Installation Efficiency

Our steel stair designs are optimized for ease of fabrication and installation, reducing shop time and field modifications. We collaborate with fabricators to ensure clear detailing, efficient welding, and cost-effective solutions that streamline the construction process.

Code Compliance & Safety

We prioritize code compliance in every stair design, adhering to IBC, OSHA, and ADA standards where required. Our meticulous attention to tread depth, riser height, handrail placement, and load-bearing capacity ensures safety and reliability for every project.

Seamless Coordination & Support

We work closely with architects, fabricators, and contractors to provide responsive support throughout the design and construction process. Our clear calculations, detailed drawings, and open communication help keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Interior Steel Stairs

We design durable and aesthetically appealing interior steel stairs that seamlessly integrate with architectural styles while meeting structural and safety requirements.

Monumental Stairs

Our monumental stair designs combine structural strength with striking visual impact, creating centerpiece staircases for commercial and public spaces.

Exterior Steel Stairs

We engineer weather-resistant exterior steel stairs built for durability, safety, and long-term performance in outdoor environments.

Ships Ladders

Our ship ladder designs provide space-saving, steep-incline access solutions that meet OSHA and IBC regulations for industrial and commercial applications.

Cable Railings

We offer sleek, modern cable railing systems designed for strength, safety, and unobstructed views in both interior and exterior stair applications.

Free-Standing Stair Towers

Our self-supporting stair tower designs provide stable, code-compliant access solutions for multi-level structures, industrial sites, and emergency egress.

Multiple Landing Stairs

We design multi-landing stair systems that optimize accessibility, safety, and structural efficiency for complex building layouts.

Steel Stair Engineering

Steel stair engineering services include a professionally engineered report with calculations and stamped in the state of your project. Stair design includes all steel stair components such as guardrails, handrails and posts, stringers, headers, treads, pan beams, landings, posts and bracing. Custom components such as removable handrail, safety chain attachments and gates can also be

provided as well as other metals such as stainless steel and aluminum. We have designed stringers utilizing C, MC, HSS and plate stringers and treads consisting of light gage steel pans, grating, checker plate and pre-cast concrete.

Our team is well versed in stair engineering and our custom calculation programs check all applicable limit states and also verify the deflection of the stair and guard rails will be code requirements (IBC and AISC). Our clients include regional and national steel fabricators, so we have experience will all types of steel stairs and understand the fabrication of this specialty item.

Coordination with the miscellaneous steel fabricator is essential to provide economical designs and superb performance of steel stairs. Our team utilizes 3-D structural analysis models on complicated stairs to check the structural strength of the stair and ensure the stair performs as expected. SSE also provides miscellaneous steel engineering services for steel canopies, platforms, ladders and free-standing stair towers.
For any type of steel stair design, contact SSE for efficient designs and reliable schedules to help make your project a success!

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Contact Our Team

Our team is well versed in structural steel design, fabrication, detailing, costs and estimating, and erection and has many years of experience working in the steel industry. With our experience, knowledge and reliability, we are uniquely positioned to help make our client's projects successful.

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803-408-4080

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Southern Steel Engineers, we understand that every project is unique and often raises important questions. Our FAQ section provides clear and concise answers to common inquiries regarding our services, project processes, industries we serve, and how we ensure efficiency in delivering structural steel engineering solutions

1. What engineering services do you provide for miscellaneous steel design?

Southern Steel Engineers (SSE) offers comprehensive engineering services for miscellaneous steel components, including stair systems, railings, ladders, platforms, stair towers, catwalks, canopies, and other free-standing structures. Our team is experienced in the intricacies of miscellaneous steel design and the variety of material types and methods that fabricators may prefer for their shop. We understand the importance of considering erection of these items and ensuring they integrate with the overall structure.

2. Do you collaborate with fabricators and erectors?

Yes, we coordinate with fabricators and erectors. We want to make sure that we design efficient connections for the shop and easily constructible connections for the erector in the field. Collaboration early in the process is critical to ensure all parties are on the same page.

3. Do you customize your designs to fit the needs of different fabrication shops?

Yes, Southern Steel Engineers provides customized engineering solutions tailored to the capabilities and preferences of individual steel fabrication shops, optimizing efficiency and ensuring seamless production. We have experience working with a variety of fabrication shops with differing preferences and processes.

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