Belfast International Airport

As part of the 5-year revamp and extension project at Belfast International Airport, we supported K2 Scaffolding with the design of a PERI UP Flex staircase and walkway.

System scaffolding was specified for this project to replicate a clear and unobstructed emergency fire escape route which would be used throughout the duration of the demolition and remedial works.

With demolition work taking place very close to the emergency route, we had to ensure the PERI UP scaffold design was set within the same parameters of the permanent stairs that existed before. The design also had to accommodate the double level scaffold beams which were fixed to existing steel structures to support the suspended walkway above. The walkway would be the only available emergency exit route for passengers on the left-hand side of the building and so we alternated the layout of the decks on every bay to support a maximum live load of 3.00 kN/m².

We also provided K2 Scaffolding with loading bays leading off from the walkway. The loading bays cover a footprint of 5m x 4m which will be used to store material to support the remedial work.