Homemade Fixed Roof Access Ladder

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

Homemade fixed roof access ladder.

Fixed ladders without cages must now have a landing platform at maximum intervals of 150 feet. It s long enough for the job. In addition to fixed access library and loft ladders alaco manufacturers a wide range of special purpose ladders for almost any application or industry including stepladders and stools rolling workstands extension fire ladders agricultural ladders platform ladders and shelf and counter ladders. Alaco exterior roof access ladders are designed for permanent outside access to rooftops that are less than 20 ft.

Fixed ladders on fire hose drying towers are not required to have a cage well offset platform or ladder safety device if they do not exceed 30 feet in length and provided their use is restricted to trained fire fighters or others equally trained in ladder use. 3 4 corrugated steel round climbing rungs on 12 centers. Previously a fixed ladder with a cage required a landing platform at a maximum interval of 30 feet. If not we can custom fabricate a design based on your needs that s our promise.

As seen in the picture below featuring new ladder system we recommend a wider climbing surface to accommodate a ladder lifeline system and to make the ladder easier to climb. Per osha 1910 23 b 4 ladder rungs steps and cleats have a minimum clear width of 16 inches measured before installation of ladder safety systems for fixed ladders. Fixed ladders with walk thru handrails. The new regulations change this requirement dramatically.

Side members are 1 4 x2 x2 steel angle. Ladders are designed for applications where safe landing access is required. I didn t want to spend money on a new ladder. They are one piece welded assemblies for use in applications less than 20 in vertical height.

Custom made ladder brackets are also available to fit unusual wall surfaces or configurations. I have am old aluminium foldable ladder that i hardly ever use. After over 100 years in business we can do it all. I always wanted a roof access ladder to easily get to my solar panels and my upcoming wind turbine generator.

Whether it s an access ladder model that s caged or uncaged we have what you re looking for. Ladders are available in handrail only configurations or with different types of return structures at the top. Diy roof access ladder.