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Why do fire escape platforms use open steel gratings?

To prevent buildup of ice, snow, and leaves.

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  1. To make them look modern
  2. To prevent buildup of ice, snow, and leaves ✔
  3. To make them heavier and stronger

Why: Open gratings stop ice, snow, and leaves from piling up on the platforms and stairs.

Huh, didn't know that: Open gratings stop ice, snow, and leaves from piling up on the platforms and stairs.

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Open grating lets winter slide right off the schedule.
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Answer: To prevent buildup of ice, snow, and leaves. Open gratings stop ice, snow, and leaves from piling up on the platforms and stairs.

  1. Fire escape en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_escape
    The platform and stairs usually consist of open steel gratings, to prevent the build-up of ice, snow, and leaves.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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