Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-876 - Ladders, portable and fixed
Section 296-876-20005 - Design and construction
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
Important:
Design and construction requirements of this section do not apply to special purpose ladders.
(1) 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:
(2) You must 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:
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.
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-20-068, § 296-876-20005, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06.