| Following a strong international debut at bauma 2025, PERI has officially launched its new PERI UP Public Stairs system in the UK – providing a smart, flexible solution for secondary access during building remediation works and public access at infrastructure sites. “Today’s projects – whether infrastructure or events – demand flexible solutions that can adapt quickly without compromising safety,” said Matthew Binder, National Product Manager at PERI UK. “With PERI UP Public Stairs, we’re offering our customers a way to deliver safe public access faster, easier and with full confidence in compliance.” Built on PERI’s proven PERI UP scaffolding logic, the Public Stairs system uses just seven new components alongside the existing PERI UP Flex kit, keeping assembly simple and familiar for contractors. Certified to SG4 and relevant UK and European standards, the staircases support loads up to 7.5 kN/m2, making them suitable for large-scale pedestrian flows. A versatile solution for construction and eventsOn construction sites, the system enables contractors to create safe, secondary access routes around ongoing work – critical for projects in multi-storey and multi-occupancy buildings where normal entry points might be temporarily obstructed. In infrastructure works, such as railway upgrade projects, Public Stairs can also be used to ensure pedestrians can still pass through or around the site without disruption to their journey or to construction activities. In the event sector, meanwhile, the system is set to play a key role at sports tournaments, music festivals, and public exhibitions, offering a sturdy, well-designed route for visitors through complex sites. The wide treads, system-built handrails, and slip-resistant surfaces all contribute to a comfortable and secure experience, even at peak times. |
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| The system incorporates essential safety features, including the gravity-lock and expansion lock for the ledger brace, ensuring enhanced stability and security. |
| Designed for contractors, built for the publicFor contractors, PERI UP Public Stairs promise significant efficiency gains. The intuitive assembly design – featuring PERI’s gravity locks and integrated height adjustment – means less downtime on site, lower labour requirements, and faster project handovers. Its modularity also helps teams adapt quickly to changing site conditions.For the public, the benefits are equally important. Clear, consistent access, combined with high structural stability and user-friendly design, reduces the risks often associated with temporary walkways or improvised solutions. The experience is safer, smoother, and more reassuring – particularly in crowded environments. |
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| The PERI UP Public Stairs system is quick and easy for contractors to install and provides safe and reliable access for the public. |
| Extending the versatility of PERI UP The launch of Public Stairs extends the reach of the versatile PERI UP scaffolding system, which is already trusted across the construction, maintenance, and events sectors. Known for its lightweight materials, system-based safety features and flexibility, PERI UP supports applications ranging from facade scaffolding to stair towers, shoring systems, and temporary roofs. Public Stairs builds on this foundation, offering a dedicated solution that specifically addresses the growing demand for compliant, people-centric access systems. “We believe the Public Stairs will become the go-to solution for any project that demands fast, safe, and user-friendly public access,” Matthew Binder said. “It’s a natural fit for the challenges UK contractors and event organisers face, and we’re excited to see it making a real difference out on site.”With a system that delivers safety, speed, and simplicity in equal measure, PERI UP Public Stairs look set to become an essential tool for building safer, more accessible environments – wherever people need to keep moving.” Learn more about the PERI UP Public Stairs system. |
