Exterior Roof Ladder With Cage

A ladder cage is required when the length of climb is 20 ft and greater above floor level.

Exterior roof ladder with cage.

Fixed ladders with safety cages. Lightweight and modular fixed commercial ladders are available with a directional platform ladder cage and door. All 24 feet tall fixed ladders installed or replaced at this time must have compliant fall protection. Cages cannot be installed as viable fall protection.

Whether it s an access ladder model that s caged or uncaged we have what you re looking for. Katt fixed access ladders for all roof access needs. Standard fixed steel ladders are combined with safety cage protection. Here are the basics of the requirements.

Available in 10 through 29 sizes and ideal for hatchway or side step landing access. The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet. View system benefits and features of this fixed ladder system or download brochures and drawings. Constructed with lightweight corrosion resistant low maintenance aluminum and heavy duty stainless steel hardware these interior or exterior roof access ladders are designed for maximum climbing comfort and user safety.

The regulations say that if a fixed ladder is taller than 20 feet you are required to have a cage which meets all the requirements of 29 cfr 1910 27 d. Alaco cages for fixed access ladders offer added safety for climbs higher than 20 feet. Fixed ladders without cages or wells must have at least a 15 inch 38 cm clearance width to the nearest permanent object on each side of the centerline of the ladder. The new osha general industry fall protection regulations that went into effect in 2017 are prompting a slew of questions on fixed ladders.

Alaco exterior roof access ladders feature a standard mill finish and are also an excellent choice for chimneys towers vats refineries and other industrial applications. Cages have flared bottom opening for easy entry. The dates you need to remember are. Fixed ladders must be provided with cages wells ladder safety devices or self retracting lifelines where the length of climb is less than 24 feet 7 3 m but the top of the.

Custom made ladder brackets are also available to fit unusual wall surfaces or configurations. If you already have a cage attached to a fixed ladder osha will accept its use for the next 19 years. Industrial ladder applications range from exterior roof access on buildings interior access to roof hatches and platforms to complex systems on large structures such as grain silos or bridges. The aluminum ladders can be used for roof access and other fixed access ladder applications.

Made of the same aircraft grade aluminum alloy as the ladders themselves cages use 1 4 x 2 hoops riveted to seven 3 16 x 1 1 2 vertical bars for optimal structural stability.