Saffold Fold-Out Fire Escape Ladder

Saffold Fire Escape Ladders are discreet, strong and easy-to-use fold-out ladders that are permanently fitted to the outside of a building. To open, simply pull out the anti-tamper release pin located at the top of the ladder and allow it to unfold. This will enable you to climb down to safety from a window in an emergency. Manufactured from anodised aluminium, this emergency escape ladder is strong and durable, enabling three people per floor to descend at the same time to ensure a quick evacuation. The top locking pin prevents unauthorised use of this ladder and when not in use, the Saffold Fire Escape Ladder folds neatly and discreetly away to resemble a drain pipe. Should you need to escape from a basement, the Saffold can be used as an access ladder with the release pin fitted at the bottom rather than the top.

• Maximum ladder length: 10m, with additional options of:
  • Multiple release stations for buildings with more than one escape level
  • Pull out extension handle for use with ladders from flat roofs
  • Safety harness and infant carrier (available separately)
• Up to 3 people per floor can descend the ladder at the same time (max weight per person 100kg)
• Load tested to BS EN 131-2:2010 by SGS, one of the leading UK certification bodies
• UK manufactured with a 15 year warranty
• Weatherproof and corrosion resistant construction (anodised aluminium and stainless steel fixings)
• Slimline discreet design, drainpipe look when the ladder not in use
  • Closed profile: 74mm
  • Deployed profile: 390mm
  • Rung width: 340mm
• Anti-slip rungs for safe descent
• Anti-tamper burglar proof release pin can be fitted to the top, or bottom of ladder for basement escape
• Supplied with all necessary components for installation
  • Easy to follow installation video
  • All fittings, including relevant drill bits
  • Photoluminescent sign providing clear escape point identification

How does the Saffold Ladder Work?

In an emergency the slimline, unobtrusive drainpipe like profile of the Saffold Fire Escape Ladder is transformed into an emergency escape ladder by simply removing the anti-tamper locking pin. These locking pins are designed for quick release in emergency situations but are also designed to prevent unauthorised access from ground level.

Deploying the Ladder

To deploy your Saffold fire escape ladder simply remove the anti-tamper pin or unlock the ladder using the optional key lock. The ladder will open up away from the wall, allowing the rungs to latch into place, forming a sturdy, fixed escape ladder.

To aid access from above, from a roof for example, the optional pull-out extension handle will give users confidence and extra support to assist with their safety before and during descent of the ladder.

Escape From Multiple Floors

Additional release stations can be incorporated into your ladder configuration to enable the ladder to be accessed from multiple floors, making it suitable for multi-storey buildings. Please contact our customer service team on 0800 612 6537 or email support@safelincs.co.uk to discuss your needs further if you require a fire escape ladder with release stations.

The Saffold fixed fire escape ladder is designed to be installed by a competent person with a general understanding of DIY and the ability to use basic DIY tools. The easy to follow installation video will show you step-by-step what to do. By watching this, you will gain a good understanding of the process. You are supplied with all fixings and also two masonry drill bits

It is important to note that when open, the bottom rung of the ladder should be approximately 55cm from the ground, this will ensure that the last rung is not too high to step off. The side ‘arm’ of the ladder must not touch the ground when fully open. This is to ensure that the opening of the ladder does not get obstructed by small stones or similar debris.