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  • BS 4211(2005) : 2005

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    SPECIFICATION FOR PERMANENTLY FIXED LADDERS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Materials
    5 Performance requirements
    6 Safety gates
    7 Companionway ladders
    8 Verification of safety requirements
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes requirements for ladders with single bar rungs intended to be fixed permanently to structures, including high structures such as chimneys, silos and bins, to provide means of access.

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    Committee B/208/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 4211(1994). (04/2005) Supersedes 02/107760 DC. (05/2005) 2005 Edition Re-Issued in November 2008 & incorporates AMD 1 2008. (11/2008) Together with BS 4592-0(2006), BS EN ISO 14122-1, BS EN ISO 14122-2, BS EN ISO 14122-3 & BS EN ISO 14122-4 supersedes BS 5395-3(1985) which remains current. (12/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EEMUA 105 : 2014 FACTORY STAIRWAYS, LADDERS AND HANDRAILS (INCLUDING ACCESS PLATFORMS AND RAMPS)
    BS 6349-2:2010 Maritime works Code of practice for the design of quay walls, jetties and dolphins
    BS 466:1984 Specification for power driven overhead travelling cranes, semi-goliath and goliath cranes for general use
    BS 5395-4:2011 Code of practice for the design of stairs for limited access
    BS 5502-80:1990 Buildings and structures for agriculture Code of practice for design and construction of workshops, maintenance and inspection facilities
    PD 5304:2005 GUIDANCE ON SAFE USE OF MACHINERY
    BS 5395-1:2010 Stairs Code of practice for the design of stairs with straight flights and winders
    BS 8560(2012) : 2012 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS INCORPORATING SAFE WORK AT HEIGHT
    BS 8007:1987 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES FOR RETAINING AQUEOUS LIQUIDS

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    BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016 Safety of machinery. Permanent means of access to machinery Stairs, stepladders and guard-rails
    BS 4921:1988 Specification for sherardized coatings on iron or steel
    BS 8118-1:1991 STRUCTURAL USE OF ALUMINUM - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN
    BS 3382-1&2(1961) : 1961 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS ON THREADED COMPONENTS - CADMIUM ON STEEL COMPONENTS - ZINC ON STEEL COMPONENTS
    BS EN ISO 14122-1:2016 Safety of machinery. Permanent means of access to machinery Choice of fixed means and general requirements of access
    BS EN 12330:2000 Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of cadmium on iron or steel
    BS EN ISO 14713:1999 Protection against corrosion of iron and steel in structures. Zinc and aluminium coatings. Guidelines
    BS 3382-3&4(1965) : 1965 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS ON THREADED COMPONENTS - NICKEL OR NICKEL PLUS CHROMIUM ON STEEL COMPONENTS - NICKEL OR NICKEL PLUS CHROMIUM ON COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY (INCLUDING BRASS) COMPONENTS
    BS 5395-3:1985 Stairs, ladders and walkways Code of practice for the design of industrial type stairs, permanent ladders and walkways
    BS EN ISO 1461:2009 Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles. Specifications and test methods
    BS EN 353-2:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
    BS EN ISO 14122-4:2016 Safety of machinery. Permanent means of access to machinery Fixed ladders
    BS EN 363:2008 Personal fall protection equipment. Personal fall protection systems
    BS EN ISO 12944-3:1998 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems Design considerations
    BS EN ISO 12944-1:1998 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems General introduction
    BS EN 353-1 : 2014 PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT - GUIDED TYPE FALL ARRESTERS INCLUDING AN ANCHOR LINE - PART 1: GUIDED TYPE FALL ARRESTERS INCLUDING A RIGID ANCHOR LINE
    BS 1129:1990 Specification for portable timber ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight stagings
    BS EN ISO 12944-4:1998 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems Types of surface and surface preparation
    BS 3382-7:1966 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components Thicker platings for threaded components
    BS EN ISO 12944-8:1998 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems Development of specifications for new work and maintenance
    BS EN ISO 12944-5:2007 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems Protective paint systems
    BS EN ISO 12944-6:1998 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems Laboratory performance test methods
    BS EN 12329:2000 Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of zinc with supplementary treatment on iron or steel
    EN 12951:2004 Prefabricated accessories for roofing - Permanently fixed roof ladders - Product specification and test methods
    BS EN 12540:2000 Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of nickel, nickel plus chromium, copper plus nickel and copper plus nickel plus chromium
    BS EN ISO 12944-2:1998 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems Classification of environments
    BS EN ISO 14122-2:2016 Safety of machinery. Permanent means of access to machinery Working platforms and walkways
    BS EN 12373-1:2001 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Anodizing Method for specifying decorative and protective anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium
    BS EN ISO 12944-7:1998 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems Execution and supervision of paintwork
    BS 4592-0(2006) : 2006 FLOORING, STAIR TREADS AND HANDRAILS FOR INDUSTRIAL USE - PART 0: COMMON DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
    BS EN 131-2 : 2010 LADDERS - PART 2: REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
    BS 449-2:1969 Specification for the use of structural steel in building Metric units
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