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UNIVERSAL MAXI L
Technical Details & Guidance

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UNIVERSAL MAXI L
MODULAR STAIRS

Modular open staircase with full treads and 90degree turn.
Varnished solid Beech timber treads and handrail enhance its beauty.

         

  • Universal MAXI L is  a full-tread staircase of a modular design with modern, light grey steel supports and varnished Beech treads, creating a stair of real class.

  •  Available in two overall widths - 75cm and 94 cm and designed primarily for fitting against a wall.
     

  • A full banister on one side (option for both sides) is topped with a beautiful solid Beech timber handrail.

  • MAXI " L " incorporates one 90degree (quarter) turn to give an " L" shape in plan view.

  • Standard staircase comprises twelve treads with timber handrail. This will suit floor to floor heights up to 306.5cm ( 10' 0" ).

  • Additional steps with a handrail available for extra height - up to a maximum of  fifteen steps.

  • Beautifully finished solid beech treads are 40mm / 1.5" thick.

  • Each staircase comes with fully illustrated instructions and free CD showing step-by-step assembly right through to completion of installation

 

  HOW TO SPECIFY YOUR STAIRCASE  -  UNIVERSAL MAXI L

STEP 1 -  Choose your stair -  L shape with width 75mm or 94mm? Code

75mm overall width -
Standard Maxi 75 L Stair Kit ( 12 treads ) - 
Complete 12tread staircase with railing one side.
NOTE:  Maxi 75 will not comply with UK Building Regulations for use as a MAIN staircase because its going is only 18cm - 22cm.
MS210
94mm overall width -
Standard Maxi 94 L Stair Kit ( 12 treads ) - 
Complete 12tread staircase with railing one side.
NOTE:  Maxi 94 WILL comply with UK Building Regulations as a MAIN staircase because its going is 22cm - 26cm.
.MS230

   
Maxi can be left hand up or right hand up

 

STEP 2 - Choose your stair height -
Height Options &  extra components required

Measure your exact floor-to-floor height (from upper floor level, vertically down to lower floor) & record this height in cm.

See chart opposite  to see if any Extra Tread Kits are required for your height.


Note: heights shown are based on top tread being fitted "below upper floor". 
If preferred, top tread can be fitted "flush with upper floor" which will then require one Extra Tread Kit more than stated here. 

Overall Height 
(floor-to-floor) 
cm

Height of 
Risers
(tread-tread
 height)
cm

No.
Risers

No. Treads 

Qty
Extra 
Tread 
Kits 
required

211 - 306.5

17.5 - 24

13 12 (standard) nil
228.5  - 330.5 17.5 - 24 14 13 1
245 - 354.5 17.5 - 24 15 14 2
263.5 - 378.5 17.5 - 24 16 15 3
Maximum height for Universal Maxi is 15 treads (16 risers)
Note: heights shown are based on top tread being fitted "below upper floor". 
If preferred, top tread can be fitted "flush with upper floor" which will then require one Extra Tread Kit more than stated above. 

IMPORTANT NOTE - 
if compliance with UK Building Regulations  is required, the maximum height  allowed for each riser is 22cm.   Max 20cm preferred.
Revised overall heights for each stair size are below -

211 - 282.5

17.5 - 22

13

12 (std)

nil
228.5 - 304.5 17.5 - 22 14 13 1
245 - 326.5 17.5 - 22 15 14 2
263.5 - 348.5 17.5 - 22 16 15 3

 

STEP 3 -  Choose your Main Accessories -  add if required Code

Extra Tread Kits  - only needed if so indicated by chart in Step 2, based on your overall height.
Order quantity shown in chart above.

 Extra Tread Kit Maxi 75  complete with railing.

MJ9/1210

 Extra Tread Kit Maxi 94  complete with railing.

MJ9/1230

External Railing Kit for 3 treads   External Railing Kit for 3 treads.
-
only required if banister is needed on BOTH sides of stair (then order multiple kits as required) or on just the lower treads below the turn.  See additional illustration towards bottom of this page.
MJ9/10110
External Winder Railing Kit External Winder Railing Kit 
 - normally fitted to close an open side of the winder treads which is not against a wall.  See additional illustration towards bottom of this page.

MJ9/10100

Safety Riser Kit for 13 treads Safety Riser Kit for 13 treads
 - used to reduce the vertical gap between treads to less than 10cm. 
(Required by Building Regulations if stairs could be accessed by young children).

MJ9/10060

Lateral Support Kit

Lateral Support Kit
-
all Maxi stairs are supplied with a support Floor Post to fit underneath the stair and make it independent of the side wall.   Lateral Support Kit is only required if your side wall is of solid construction and if you prefer not to use the Floor Post.

MJ9/10150

 

STEP 4 - Choose your optional Top Balustrade components Code
Top Balustrade Kits and components are optional  - add if required -    


Steps 1 - 4 above complete the specification of the staircase itself. 

The optional Top Balustrade Kits and components can be added to improve the safety and appearance of your staircase.

They are designed to surround and guard your upper opening if this is wider than the staircase. 

Balustrade Kit - for 100cm (1.0m) length - includes 8 balusters & fixings, plus 1 solid Beech Handrail.  

Can be used for straight edge balustrade.  Order multiple kits for long runs.


MJ9/2010

Timber Handrail Connector Kit. 
Used with top handrails to form angled joints.


MJ9/10010

Baluster-to-Wall Rigidity Connector -  Used for extra strength and rigidity at end of Balustrade.  Sleeves around the baluster and screws into wall.  Typically used at outer end of each balustrade.  
Recommended.


MJ9/10070

Baluster-to-Baluster Rigidity Connector -  Used for extra strength and rigidity at end of Balustrade.   Sleeves around two balusters.  Typically used to join upper landing balustrade to winding railing on stairs.   Recommended.


MJ9/10080

Baluster-to-Floor Rigidity Connector -  Used for extra strength and rigidity on Balustrade runs over 1.0m length.  Recommended to be fitted every 1.0m max.  Can be fitted to upper floor  or to vertical face of mezzanine floor level.


MJ9/10090

 

STEP 5 - Calculate the price & Order

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COMPLIANCE WITH UK BUILDING REGULATIONS - Universal Maxi 75 is not acceptable as a single MAIN staircase but does comply with regulations provided it is used as a secondary staircase or for access to a mezzanine floor or single room + bathroom and/or WC.   It is important, before specifying or ordering a particular model, to check its suitability for your project with your local Building Control Department.

Universal Maxi 94 DOES comply with UK regulations as a single MAIN staircase but It is still important, before specifying or ordering a particular model, to check its suitability for your project with your local Building Control Department.

 

 UNIVERSAL MAXI  L  -  VERTICAL DIMENSIONS


Riser height (tread-to-tread height) variable according to your Floor-to-Floor height.   Minimum 17.5cm - maximum 24cm (maximum 22cm if complying with UK Building Regulations)

Overall Floor-to-Floor height variable to suit your dimensions.  Minimum with all 12 treads 240cm - maximum 288cm ( or maximum 264cm if complying with UK Building Regulations ).  

Up to three Extra Treads can be added for additional height as shown in Step 2 chart above.

Heights quoted are based on top tread being fitted "below upper floor".   If preferred, top tread can be fitted "flush with upper floor" which will then require one additional Extra Tread Kit.

All MAXI staircase are supplied with a support Floor Post ( illustrated left ), which makes the stair independent of the side wall for support.  It should be positioned roughly half-way along the stair.  If you prefer not to use this, and your side wall is of solid construction, you can but an optional Lateral Support Kit (see above) as an alternative.

 

  UNIVERSAL MAXI  L -  PLAN DIMENSIONS

MAXI 75 L 

Winder can be positioned at any height to suit.
Winder can be fitted to turn to Left or Right to suit your location

Stair Tread Width 69cm
Overall Clear Width including railing 75cm
Going of each tread (adjustable) 18 - 22cm
Overall Length of stair (variable according to going and location of winder) 79cm - 272cm
 

MAXI 94 L 

Winder can be positioned at any height to suit.
Winder can be fitted to turn to Left or Right to suit your location

Stair Tread Width 88cm
Overall Clear Width including railing 94cm
Going of each tread (adjustable) 22 - 26cm
Overall Length of stair (variable according to going and location of winder) 97cm - 326cm

 

  UNIVERSAL MAXI  L modular stairs - technical details
Description
 
Modular open staircase with structure and adjustable spacers in steel and including one 90 degree turn. 
  Treads in 40mm thick solid Beech.
Overall footprint size
 
Length  variable  x  Width 750mm  or 940mm
Number of steps and heights for stairs with top tread "below-floor"
 
12steps / 13 risers: min 2110mm - max 3065mm  (or max 2825mm to UK regulations).
  13steps / 14 risers: min 2285mm - max 3305mm  (or max 3045mm to UK regulations).
  14steps / 15 risers: min 2450mm - max 3545mm  (or max 3265mm to UK regulations).
  15steps / 16 risers: min 2635mm - max 3785mm  (or max 3485mm to UK regulations).
Heights quoted are based on top tread being fitted "below upper floor".   If preferred, top tread can be fitted "flush with upper floor" which will then give an equal number of steps/risers and require one additional Extra Tread Kit.
Steps
 
Of 40mm thick solid Beech 
Risers
 
Standard Min 175mm - Max 240mm  (Max 220mm if complying with UK Building Regulations)
Railings
 
With steel tubing balusters 25mm diameter and beautiful solid Beech timber handrail 50mm diameter. 
Finishes and colours
 
Wood - polished with water based varnish.
 Metal - Durable epoxy powder coat  ( Light Grey RAL7035 ).

click here for PDF of full Misterstep Brochure
includes dimensions for all Maxi configurations
( large,  slow file - 1.80Mb.  Problems?
click here)

click here for PDF of Universal Maxi Installation Guide
(large, slow file - 1.46Mb.  Problems? click here)

Complete Staircase delivered FREE UK mainland in a single palletised carton.
Dimensions and weights as shown on price list page

COMPLIANCE WITH UK BUILDING REGULATIONS - Universal Maxi 75 is not acceptable as a single MAIN staircase but does comply with regulations provided it is used as a secondary staircase or for access to a mezzanine floor or single room + bathroom and/or WC.   It is important, before specifying or ordering a particular model, to check its suitability for your project with your local Building Control Department.

Universal Maxi 94 DOES comply with UK regulations as a single MAIN staircase but It is still important, before specifying or ordering a particular model, to check its suitability for your project with your local Building Control Department.

 


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