What Are Tie Down Super Steps?
Definition: Tie Down Super Steps are a portable stair system manufactured by Tie Down for providing temporary stair access between levels on construction sites. Built from stair modules that ship on their own pallet frame, Super Steps arrive ready to use out of the box and set up quickly in place of standard ladders or site-built wooden steps. Each unit includes auto-fold side rails and is designed to meet OSHA stairway requirements.
On many job sites, workers move between floors, foundations, and elevated slabs using ladders or temporary wooden stairs that crews must build, maintain, and eventually tear out. Super Steps replace that with a manufactured, reusable stair that can be moved from one location to the next as the project progresses. Stairs allow workers to face forward, carry tools more safely, and travel faster than climbing a ladder — and eliminating site-built stairs removes the labor and inconsistency that come with them.
Super Steps are offered in 30-inch and 40-inch widths and in one, two, or three-module configurations to suit different heights and space constraints. The system accommodates pitch angles from 30 to 50 degrees and features a self-leveling design. A 48-by-140-inch frame holds up to three modules and doubles as the shipping and storage pallet, and frames can be stacked three high in transit or storage. Through Scaffold Exchange, you can find vendors across the U.S. who carry Tie Down Super Steps and compare their inventory, pricing, and availability in your area.
Key Features of Tie Down Super Steps
Super Steps are designed as a complete, ready-to-use system that minimizes setup time and maximizes jobsite mobility.
Stair Modules
Available in one, two, or three-module configurations to reach different floor-to-floor heights and fit varying space requirements.
30-Inch & 40-Inch Widths
Two stair widths to match site traffic and available space, from tighter access points to wider routes for heavier foot traffic.
Auto-Fold Side Rails
Side rails that fold into position automatically, providing handrail protection without separate assembly once the stairs are placed.
Self-Leveling, 30°–50° Pitch
A self-leveling design and adjustable pitch from 30 to 50 degrees let the stairs adapt to different heights and conditions across the site.
Integrated Pallet Frame
A 48-by-140-inch frame holds up to three modules and stacks three high, simplifying delivery, storage, and moves between job sites.
Common Applications & Job Site Uses
Tie Down Super Steps are used on residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites throughout the United States wherever workers need reliable temporary stair access between levels.
Access between project floors during framing and construction
Foundation and basement access
Elevated slabs, decks, and podium levels
Replacing site-built wooden temporary stairs
Replacing ladders at high-traffic access points
Trailer, platform, and loading area access
Sites where stairs must move as work progresses
Contractors reusing stairs across multiple projects
How Super Steps Compare to Other Specialty Access Equipment
Super Steps are one of several options for temporary stair access. Here is how they compare to other specialty access equipment and which applications each suits best.
Adjustable articulating stairs
- Stair angle adjusts to varying heights
- Treads stay level as height changes
- Lightweight aluminum construction
- Best for changing heights and equipment access
Modular aluminum stair tower
- Stackable stair tower for vertical access
- Reaches roofs and multiple levels
- Installs without cutting or welding
- Best for taller multi-level access
Portable modular jobsite stairs
- Ready to use out of the box
- Auto-fold side rails and self-leveling design
- 30° to 50° pitch in 30" and 40" widths
- Best for temporary access between project floors
Lightweight self-supporting ladders
- Lowest cost and most portable
- Climbing with hands, not walking
- Limited ability to carry tools and materials
- Best for short-duration tasks at low height
Stair-platform-stair units
- Permanent or semi-permanent installation
- Crosses over pipes, conveyors, and obstacles
- Handrails on both sides
- Best for routine routes over obstructions
Find Tie Down Super Steps Vendors Near You
Use the Scaffold Exchange map to search by location, filter by equipment type, and connect directly with local suppliers who carry Tie Down Super Steps portable stair systems.
OSHA Compliance & Safety Standards
Temporary stairs on U.S. construction sites are governed by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X, Stairways and Ladders. OSHA requires a stairway or ladder at every point of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches or more, and standard 29 CFR 1926.1052 sets requirements for stair angle, riser and tread uniformity, handrails, and stair rails. Super Steps are designed to meet OSHA stairway requirements when set up according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Stairway or ladder provided at breaks in elevation of 19 inches or more
- Stairs installed between 30 and 50 degrees from horizontal
- Uniform riser heights and tread depths throughout each flight
- Handrails and stair rails installed on unprotected sides
- Stairs set on firm, level bearing at top and bottom
- Set up and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions
1926.1052
Stairways — U.S. Construction Regulations
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