Precision Ladders, Fixed Ladder that can access the roof, roof hatch is optional. Heavy duty aluminum ladder with no maintenance and easy installation.

1. 4188 East Andrew Johnson Highway
Morristown, TN 37814
800-225-7814
info@precisionladders.com
FL Series Fixed Ladders - Roof
Ladders - Caged Ladders (left)
SL Series Ships Ladder (right)
© Precision Ladders 2015

2. There are 3 Types of
Fixed Vertical Ladders:
0 To a Hatch0 To a Walk-Thru0 Side Exit = Overshoot

3. Ladder Terminates at Exit

4. Fixed Ladders with Walk-Thrus
0 Walk-thru = Roof-over or
Side Rail Extension
0 Exits = straight ahead /
between the side rails
0 Access = intermediate level
above
0 Access = catwalk

5. Fixed Ladders with Walk-Thrus for
Platforms and Landings
0 Platform to cross over parapet
walls
0 Return ladder on the backside if
necessary
0 6” above wall height

6. Ladder Extensions at Exits

7. Fixed Ladders

8. Applicable Codes for Fixed Ladders
0 OSHA-Occupational
Safety & Health Admin.
0 ANSI-American National
Standards Institute
0 OSHA and ANSI code are similar. The
more stringent code element in each is
used as a guideline in this presentation.
0 National codes
0 OSHA 1910.27
0www.OSHA.gov
0 ANSI A14.3
0www.ANSI.org
0 Websites offer easy code reference
Note: Some states may have special code requirements

9. Applicable Codes for Fixed Ladders
0OSHA refers to ANSI but alters its version of the code.
0Best Practice:
0Select a manufacturer who builds to the more stringent
of the two codes or the overlap of the two codes.
0Some states may have special code requirements.
0Manufactures will advise you on exact requirements.

10. Safety Cages (OSHA)
0 Cages provided on ladders more than
20’
0 Recommended on shorter ladders in
dangerous locations
0 Cages extend past exit point
0 Cages start between 7’ and 8’ above
ground
0 Cage sizes and shapes set by code

11. Safety Cages (ANSI)
0 Cages provided on ladders more than 24’
0 Recommended on shorter ladders in
dangerous locations
0 Cages extend past exit point
0 Cages start between 7’ and 8’ above
ground
0 Cage sizes and shapes are set by code

12. Landing Platforms
0 Landings provided for each 30’ of height except where no
cage, well, or ladder safety device is provided
0 Rest platforms offset at each level
0 Rest platforms have handrails and toe boards on all
exposed sides
0 Landing minimum 48” length and 30” width
0 Ladder accessing landing have rung level with platform

13. 4188 East Andrew Johnson Highway
Morristown, TN 37814
800-225-7814
info@precisionladders.com
FL Series Fixed Ladders - Roof
Ladders - Caged Ladders (left)
SL Series Ships Ladder (right)
© Precision Ladders 2015