Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-876 - Ladders, portable and fixed
Section 296-876-40045 - Multisection ladders
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-876-40045
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) You must make sure not to tie or fasten ladder sections together to make longer ladders unless:
(a) The ladder manufacturer
endorses this type of use; and
(b) You have hardware fittings
specifically designed for this purpose.
(2) You must make sure each section of a multisection ladder, when fully extended and locked in position to be used, overlaps the adjacent section as indicated in Table 2, Minimum Required Overlap for Extension Ladders.
Table 2 Minimum Required Overlap for Extension Ladders
| If the ladder size (feet) is: | Minimum required overlap (feet) for a two-section ladder is : |
| Up to and including 36 | 3 |
| Over 36 up to and including 48 | 4 |
| Over 48 up to and including 60 | 5 |
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-20-068, § 296-876-40045, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06.
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