• BS EN 1147:2001

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    Portable ladders for fire service use

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-03-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Categorization
    5 Dimensions and total masses
    6 Rungs
    7 Performance requirements
    8 Fittings
    9 Stabilizing means
    10 Poles
    11 Materials and finishes
    12 Marking
    13 Performance requirements
    14 General test parameters
    Annex A (normative) Deflection test: applicable to all
            ladders not covered by annex B except hook
            ladders (non-destructive)
    Annex B (normative) Deflection test: applicable to
            3-person compulsory pole ladder (non-destructive)
    Annex C (normative) Rung torque test: all ladders
            (non-destructive)
    Annex D (normative) Pole test: (non-destructive)
    Annex E (normative) Horizontal test: applicable to all
            ladders not covered by annex F except hook
            ladders (destructive)
    Annex F (normative) Horizontal test: applicable to
            3-person compulsory pole ladder (destructive)
    Annex G (normative) Pawl test: applicable to all
            extension ladders (destructive)
    Annex H (normative) Rescue ladder rung test: applicable
            to all rescue ladders (destructive)
    Annex J (normative) Access ladder rung test: applicable
            to all access ladders (destructive)
    Annex K (normative) Hook rung and ladder integrity test:
            for tip-loaded hooks (destructive)
    Annex L (normative) Hook rung and ladder integrity test:
            for mid-loaded hooks (destructive)
    Annex M (normative) Foot side strength test: ground
            standing ladders (destructive)
    Annex N (informative) Recommendations for test frequency,
            repair, servicing and design considerations
    Annex P (informative) Information and recommendations
            for user safety
    Annex Q (informative) A-deviation: Sweden
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for portable ladders for firefighting service use and associated purposes.

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    Committee FSH/17
    Development Note Supersedes 93/313039 DC. (12/2002) Supersedes 09/30190478 DC. (12/2010)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
    PD 7974-5:2002 Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings Fire service intervention. (Sub-system 5)
    BS 8469:2007 Personal protective equipment for firefighters. Assessment of ergonomic performance and compatibility. Requirements and test methods

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