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A Property Manager’s Guide to Fire Escape Restoration
A Property Manager’s Guide to Fire Escape Restoration
maintaining a fire escape is not just a good idea; it is the law. Property managers must ensure these structures are sound, accessible, and code-compliant. Rusty Lions has developed a streamlined process for restoring fire escapes using durable finishes that minimize downtime and maximize safety. Here is how to manage this critical project.
Step 1: The Inspection. Walk the structure. Look for “rust bleed” at the joints where steel meets steel. Check the anchors where the escape attaches to the building. If you see flaking rust or daylight through a connection, you have a structural issue that needs immediate attention.
Step 2: Removal and Prep. Unlike painting in place, which just covers up problems, a true restoration often involves dismantling sections of the escape. This allows for abrasive blasting, which removes decades of lead paint and rust, taking the metal down to a “white” state. This is the only way to inspect the welds truly.
Step 3: The Coating Application. Once cleaned, the steel is treated with a corrosion-resistant primer. Then, we apply a high-visibility, industrial-grade powder. When utilizing professional Powder Coating Services, you have the option to choose specific safety colors that stand out against the building’s facade, aiding in rapid identification during an emergency.
Step 4: Adding Traction. This is a step many skip. Fire escapes get wet and icy. We recommend adding a textured grit to the finish on all treads and landings. This grit is encapsulated in the coating, providing permanent non-slip traction that doesn’t peel off like adhesive tape.
Step 5: Re-Installation and Certification. The finished parts are re-assembled with new, high-strength hardware. Because the coating is fully cured the moment it leaves the oven, the fire escape is ready for use immediately upon re-installation, minimizing the time your building is non-compliant.
Conclusion Restoring a fire escape requires a systematic approach: inspection, aggressive cleaning, durable coating, and traction addition. Following this process ensures code compliance and long-term tenant safety.
Call to Action Keep your building safe and compliant. Contact Rusty Lions for a fire escape assessment. Learn more about our process at https://rustylions.com/
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