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Ladders-Terms, types, functional sizes

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BS EN 131-1:2015 defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders.

It applies to portable ladders.

It does not apply to ladders designed for specific professional use such as fire brigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.

NOTE 1 For multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131-4 applies.

NOTE 2 For telescopic ladders EN 131-6 applies.

NOTE 3 For mobile ladders with platforms EN 131-7 applies.

NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies.



Cross References:
EN 131-2
EN 131-3
EN 131-4:2007
EN 131-6
EN 131-7
EN 14183


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  5. BS EN 131-1:2007

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    Ladders. Terms, types, functional sizes

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  6. BS 03/110341 DC

    July 2003
    EN 131-1. Ladders. Part 1. Terms, types, functional sizes

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  7. BS 2037:1994

    May 1994
    Specification for portable aluminium ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight stagings

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  8. BS EN 131-1:1993

    May 1993
    Ladders-Specification for terms, types, functional sizes

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  9. BS 2037:1990

    September 1991
    Specification for portable aluminium ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight stagings

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  10. BS 1129:1990

    September 1990
    Specification for portable timber ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight stagings

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  11. BS 2037:1984

    September 1987
    Specification for portable aluminium ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight stagings

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