NMFC 34650 - Fire Escapes | Class N/A

Note 34652: NOTE-Applies only on fire escapes designed to be mounted into balcony floor.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Measure overall footprint including landings, brackets, and guardrails; quote using the largest assembled section or provide a breakdown for modular pieces.
2. Protect edges and treads with blocking, corner boards, and banding; crate heavy steel platforms and use VCI wrap for galvanized or painted finishes.
3. Select mode by build style: LTL for knocked-down sections on pallets; partial or full flatbed for welded assemblies with secure lift points.
4. Mark center of gravity, sling/lift locations, and no-touch surfaces; request appointments and jobsite delivery notes for urban installations.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Accurate NMFC 34650 use reduces reclass and reweigh fees on oversized stair assemblies.
• Robust crating and edge protection cut damage claims and prevent costly jobsite delays.
• Right-size the mode (LTL vs. flatbed/PTL) to lower linehaul and accessorial charges.
• Clear specs—materials, coating, piece count—speed carrier approvals and improve quote turnaround.