Safer Escape by Modum

Safer Escape by Modum

Stairs Treads Ramps & LaddersStairs Treads Ramps & Ladders
NortheastNortheast
USA, CanadaUSA, Canada
Commercial, Institutional, ResidentialCommercial, Institutional, Residential
Safer Escape is a purpose-driven life-safety company committed to redefining emergency egress for homes, multifamily buildings, and commercial properties. The company addresses a critical gap in fire safety by providing reliable, permanently installed means of evacuation from upper floors where interior exit access can be compromised by fire, smoke, or hazardous conditions. Traditional rope or throw-out ladders require storage, assembly during high-stress moments, and often fail to deliver stable escape when seconds count. Safer Escape's retractable fire escape ladder eliminates these limitations with a permanently mounted exterior escape route that deploys in seconds, providing occupants a predictable and secure path during emergencies. Engineered for strength and longevity, the ladders feature a 2,000-pound rated capacity and weather-resistant construction supporting multiple occupants simultaneously. The company emphasizes intuitive operation for practice integration into comprehensive fire escape plans, while maintaining architectural aesthetics. Safer Escape is committed to independent performance verification. Its flagship ladder is the only ICC-ES evaluated retractable fire escape ladder currently offered in the U.S., supported by ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-4824 in compliance with ICC-ES AC539. This evaluation assists design professionals, code officials, and homeowners in building and fire code alternative methods provisions. With nationwide installations across residential, institutional, and commercial settings, Safer Escape empowers designers and occupants to address egress challenges with confidence through innovation, quality engineering, and real-world life safety focus.

Barry Mezei

Concealed Solution with Proven Performance

Concealed Solution with Proven Performance

The Modum system provides concealed emergency egress that installs flush to building facades, eliminating the visual impact of traditional fire escapes. This permanently mounted solution offers stable, rigid descent suitable for all mobility levels, with immediate availability during emergencies. Proven through 20,000+ installations over 30 years, it serves residential, commercial, and institutional applications. Custom sizing and professional installation available nationwide.
 

Discreet Integration Across Diverse Building Types

Discreet Integration Across Diverse Building Types

The ladder’s slim exterior enclosure and customizable finishes allow it to integrate into a wide range of architectural contexts, from historic and institutional buildings to minimalist and high-end residential projects. Proven installations in university dormitories, military and governmental facilities, emergency service buildings, schools, embassies, and private residences demonstrate its adaptability without compromising design intent or life-safety performance.

Multi-Level Release Capability for Shared Egress Strategies

Multi-Level Release Capability for Shared Egress Strategies

The system can be configured with multiple release stations at different floor levels, allowing a single exterior ladder assembly to serve stacked occupancies. This capability enables shared secondary egress paths, reduces façade congestion, and supports coordinated evacuation strategies in residential, institutional, and mixed-use buildings.

Permanent, Predictable Secondary Means of Egress

Permanent, Predictable Secondary Means of Egress

The Safer Escape Retractable Fire Escape Ladder is permanently installed and fixed in position, ensuring that a secondary means of egress is always available at a known and repeatable location. Unlike portable escape ladders that must be retrieved, unpacked, and attached during an emergency, this system provides a consistent exterior path of travel from window to grade, improving occupant reliability and reducing dependence on human performance under stress.

Safer Escape – Modum Retractable Fire Escape Ladder

Safer Escape – Modum Retractable Fire Escape Ladder

Safer Escape manufactures permanently installed, retractable fire escape ladders that provide code-compliant egress solutions for multi-story residential and commercial buildings. The Modum system addresses critical life safety requirements while maintaining architectural integrity through discreet, aesthetically minimal installation.

Technical Specifications & Compliance

Technical Specifications & Compliance

ICC-ES evaluated (United States) and CE certified (Europe).
Constructed from anodized aluminum for corrosion resistance and durability.
Supports multiple occupants simultaneously with engineered load capacity.
3-second deployment time from closed to operational position.
Weatherproof construction requiring minimal maintenance (bi-annual operation recommended).
Extends above roofline for roof access applications.

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Design Insights

What architects are saying

We needed to install two fire escape ladders because our insurance company required a second means of egress. Safer Escape made the entire process easy and professional. Aaron personally came down to guide our installers and even assembled the ladders on site to make sure everything was perfect. The service was outstanding, the ladders are solid and secure, and the peace of mind we now have is invaluable. Highly recommend Safer Escape LLC to anyone looking for reliable safety solutions!

Michael Engels

User

I am very happy with my purchase and the service received by Aaron. The product looks great, was delivered, assembled and installed in half a day, and I couldn't be happier. Aaron went above and beyond, and worked his tail off to assemble the ladder on-site. The ladder itself, as specified, extends above the roofline, and gives us emergency and/or maintenance access to an otherwise inaccessible roof. 5 stars!

Jesse Kelston

User

This product speaks for itself. It’s not something you just want, rather it’s something we all really need to have. The service was great and honest . I spoke with Aaron who was so helpful and patient. I had a great experience and this was an amazing purchase. The peace of mind and security I feel is now is priceless. I highly suggest you get this today.

Yitzchok Breger

User

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About Safer Escape by Modum

Safer Escape provides permanently installed, retractable fire escape ladders that deploy in seconds from upper floors when interior exits are blocked. Unlike stored rope ladders requiring assembly, these exterior-mounted systems offer immediate, reliable evacuation with 2,000-lb capacity and weather-resistant durability. As the only ICC-ES evaluated retractable ladder in the U.S. (ESR-4824), Safer Escape delivers code-compliant solutions for residential and commercial properties nationwide.

135 Lafayette Ave Passaic, New Jersey 07055

(725) 237-2273

https://saferescape.com/