Roof Access Ladder Code Requirements

Previously a fixed ladder with a cage required a landing platform at a maximum interval of 30 feet.

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. 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. Each step or rung of a fixed ladder must be able to. Where other obstructions on the climbing side of the ladder exist there shall be a minimum of 30 inches from the centerline of the rungs.

For parapet ladders the access level is. 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. Individual rung step ladders must extend at least 42 inches 1 1 m above an access level or landing platform either by. The new regulations change this requirement dramatically.

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. Fixed ladders must be able to support at least two loads of 250 pounds 114 kg each concentrated between any two. 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. 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.

Ladders with cages must now have a landing platform at maximum intervals of 50 feet.