Roof Access Ladder Code Requirements

Per osha 1910 23 d 4 the side rails of through or sidestep ladders must extend 42 inches above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder.

Roof access ladder code requirements.

Individual rung step ladders must extend at least 42 inches 1 1 m above an access level or landing platform either by. Smooth walled wells shall be a minimum of 27 inches and a maximum of 30 inches from the center line of rungs to the well wall on the climbing side of the ladder. 1926 1053 a 24 the side rails of through or side step fixed ladders shall extend 42 inches 1 1 m above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder. 1910 23 d 4 i the roof if the parapet is cut to permit passage through the parapet.

For parapet ladders the access level is. To protect the worker exiting a ladder osha requires a 42 inch high grab bar extension above the access level or landing platform at the top of the ladder. Previously a fixed ladder with a cage required a landing platform at a maximum interval of 30 feet. Fixed ladders must be able to support at least two loads of 250 pounds 114 kg each concentrated between any two.

The new regulations change this requirement dramatically. Each step or rung of a fixed ladder must be able to. The side rails of through or sidestep ladders extend at least 42 inches 1 1 m above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder. Ladders with cages must now have a landing platform at maximum intervals of 50 feet.

Where other obstructions on the climbing side of the ladder exist there shall be a minimum of 30 inches from the center line of the rungs.