Specification for permanently fixed ladders (+A1:2008) (incorporating corrigenda No. 1 and No. 2)

BS 4211:2005

British Standards Institution
Specification for permanently fixed ladders (+A1:2008) (incorporating corrigenda No. 1 and No. 2) Download document

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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Details are given for ladders with single bar rungs intended to be fixed permanently to structures, including high structures such as chimneys, silos and bins, to provide means of access. Also applies to permanently fixed companionway ladders. Requirements for associated platforms and safety hoops are also given.

History

Supersedes BS 4211:1994. Confirmed August 2013. Amendment A1 dated 30 November 2008 - Scope extended to incorporate permanently fixed companionway ladders. Amendment C.1 dated 28 February 2010 - See foreword. Amendment C.2 dated 30 April 2010 - Correction to diagrams.

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9780580712425

Subjects

  • Stairs
  • Building structure
  • Floors/balconies/stairs

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