AS/NZS 1892.3:1996

Specifies the minimum requirements for the design and construction of portable reinforced plastic ladders rated for industrial or domestic use. It applies to single, extension, multipurpose, step and trestle ladders representing a combination of these types. A complete range of the test methods are included as appendices. Ladder accessories such as ladder-levellers, stabilizers, stand-off devices, ladder jacks and straps are not covered.

This Standard sets out safety requirements for the design and construction of portable reinforced plastic ladders. The Standard provides for ladders of two duty ratings, industrial ladders and domestic ladders, which are assigned minimum load ratings.The Standard covers single and multiple-section ladders, multipurpose ladders, stepladders and combination ladders.The Standard does not cover ladder accessories, including ladder levellers, ladder stabilizers or stand-off devices, ladder jacks, or ladder straps or hooks, that may be installed on, or used in conjunction with, ladders.

First published in New Zealand as part of NZS 5233:1981.Second edition 1986. Jointly revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 1892.3:1996. First published in New Zealand as part of NZS 5233:1981. Second edition 1986. Jointly revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 1892.3:1996.