County Prestress & Precast manufactures, delivers, and installs high-precision precast elevator and stair shaft components that meet fire rating requirements and offer significant time savings.
Fire Resistance
Both elevator and stair shafts in commercial buildings such as multifamily residential buildings, hotels, and office buildings are required to have two hour fire ratings, meaning the shaft is strong enough to maintain its structural function during a fire for two hours. High fire ratings are important for stair shafts because they are critical egress routes for building occupants and ingress routes for first responders, and having fire-resistance elevator shafts can help slow the spread of a fire throughout a building.
Because precast concrete is non-combustible, it is an attractive material for fire rated walls. County Prestress & Precast’s Elevator and Stair Shafts are produced in NPCA-certified facilities and can earn two hour fire ratings. During production, our shafts undergo quality control testing ensuring that every component meets standards with measured and monitored outcomes.
Speed of Construction
Precast elevator shafts are produced off-site to project specifications and delivered ready to install. Since production of the shafts can occur concurrently with sitework, and installation takes one or two days per shaft, construction timelines can be shortened by several weeks as compared to traditional masonry shafts.
Shorter construction schedules can lead to reduced overall construction costs by reducing the amount of interest paid on construction loans. An accelerated timeline can also help building owners open the building to occupants sooner, leading to a faster return on investment.
Use our precast elevator and stair shafts for your next project by contacting our Customer Service Team.
