Extension Ladder Rung Width

A pre drilled included metal plate is used as a template for the holes.

Extension ladder rung width.

Sizing guide table and graphic courtesy of werner ladder company. As well as interlocking side rails. The werner 32 ft. 74 6 2 132 11 top rung to floor.

The highest standing level is four rungs down from the top. Top of hinge to floor. The rung spacing on the extension section of the extension trestle ladder shall be not less than 6 inches 15 cm nor more than 12 inches 31 cm as measured between center lines of the rungs cleats and steps. The maximum extension ladder length is marked on the identification label.

155 12 11 274 75 22 10 75. Assemble the v rung and place it between the top ladder rails. 52 25 4 4 25 90 5 7 6 5 extension ladder position. Made with safety in mind the traction tred d rungs are slip resistant while the spring loaded locks ensure smooth easy operation.

Each rung is approximately 1 foot apart. Two holes are drilled into each ladder rail at the very top of the rail. The size of a combination ladder when used in the stepladder configuration ranges from 4 feet to a maximum of 10 feet as measured along the front side rail from the bottom of the foot to the top of the top cap or to the top of the top step when no top cap is used. The width between the ladder rails can be 13 to 14.

On three section extension ladders a wire cable may be utilized in place of the rope providing the cable has a minimum 1 8 inch diameter. Height is referring to the actual ladder height. 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. Extension ladders should be 7 to 10 feet longer than the highest support or contact point which may be the wall or roof line.

Assumes a 5 6 person with a vertical 12 reach. 1926 1053 a 4 i. The highest permitted standing level on a stepladder is two steps down from the top. Aluminum d rung extension ladder the werner 32 ft.

If a ladder has 24 rungs for example that means you can roughly determine its size as being 24 feet long. Count the rungs also called pins on an extension ladder. Adjustment of extension ladders must be made by the user when standing at the base of the ladder so that proper engagement of the rung locks can be observed. 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.