EN 131-1:2015+A2:2025

This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders.It applies to portable ladders designed for general professional and non-professional use.This standard does not apply to portable ladders which by their design and instructions are intended and limited only for a specific professional use and as a result are not for general professional or non-professional use."NOTE 1For multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131–4 applies.NOTE 2For telescopic ladders EN 131–6 applies.NOTE 3For mobile ladders with platforms EN 131–7 applies.NOTE 4This standard does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies.NOTE 5For ladders to work near high voltage installations, EN 61478 applies and for working near low voltage electric installations, EN 50528 applies.