EN 14183:2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Functional dimensions, designations, requirements
  4.1 General
  4.2 Step stool with fixed or folding legs
  4.3 Rigid or folding stairtype steps
  4.4 Fold-out/pull-out step stool
  4.5 Dometype step stool
5 Additional requirements
  5.1 Materials
  5.2 Steps and platforms
  5.3 Slip resistance
  5.4 Opening restraint and compression security devices
  5.5 Design
  5.6 Surface finish
  5.7 Hinges (turning points)
  5.8 Padding
6 Test methods
  6.1 General
  6.2 Vertical static load test of steps and platforms
  6.3 Determination of friction coefficient
  6.4 Seat Suitability Test
7 Instructions for use
8 Marking
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies the requirements for step stools, stairtype steps and dometype steps stools. This includes design characteristics, dimensions, materials, performance requirements, test methods and the declaration of suitability of use. The standard excludes ladders and stepladders as defined by EN131-1:1993.The requirements are based upon the maximum total load of 150 kg.