Design and construction requirements of this section do
not apply to special purpose ladders.
Definition:
A special purpose ladder is a portable ladder that is
made by modifying or combining design or construction features
of the general-purpose types of ladders in order to adapt the
ladder to special or specific uses.
You must:
• Make sure portable ladders and job-made wooden ladders
manufactured on or after January 1, 2006, meet the design and
construction requirements and specifications of the
appropriate American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
standard:
– ANSI A14.1-2000, American National Standard for
Ladders-Portable Wood-Safety Requirements.
– ANSI A14.2-2000, American National Standard for
Ladders-Portable Metal-Safety Requirements.
– ANSI A14.5-2000, American National Standard for
Ladders-Portable Reinforced Plastic-Safety Requirements.
– ANSI A14.4-2002, American National Standard Safety
Requirements for Job-Made Wooden Ladders.
• Make sure portable ladders manufactured before January
1, 2006, meet the design and construction requirements and
specifications of the appropriate ANSI standard in effect on
the date of manufacture:
– ANSI A14.1, American National Standard for
Ladders-Portable Wood-Safety Requirements.
– ANSI A14.2, American National Standard for
Ladders-Portable Metal-Safety Requirements.
– ANSI A14.5, American National Standard for
Ladders-Portable Reinforced Plastic-Safety Requirements.
Note:
A commercially manufactured portable ladder should have a label indicating it meets the requirements of the ANSI
standard. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.