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.

Ladders with cages must now have a landing platform at maximum intervals of 50 feet. The new regulations change this requirement dramatically. Individual rung step ladders must extend at least 42 inches 1 1 m above an access level or landing platform either by. 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.

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. 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. Fixed ladders without cages must now have a landing platform at maximum intervals of 150 feet. 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.

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. 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. 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.