ships ladder osha code 1910.25 and ibc 1011.15 code
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Ships Ladders: OSHA and IBC Design Criteria 2017
4188 East Andrew Johnson Highway
Morristown, TN 37814800-225-7814
www.precisionladders.com
SL Series Ship Ladders
© Precision Ladders 2017
Accessing Applications
Ships Ladders
There are 3 Types of Ships Ladders:
• To a Hatch• Walk-thru• Cross-over
Ships Ladders
• Technical term = inclined ladder• Used similar to vertical ladders • Handrail configurations fitted for hatch openings or walk-thrus
Ships Ladders
• Provides easier climb, sacrifices floor space
• Standards usually 5” deep treads with an anti-slip surface for IBC and 4” minimum for OSHA
• Handrails on both sides • Typical ship ladders angle 50° - 70°
Ships Ladders Applications
Ships Ladder Application
Applicable Codes and Codes
Provisions
Ships Ladders
Applicable Codes for Ships Ladders
• IBC-International Building Code
• National code• IBC 1011.15
• http://codes.iccsafe.org
Note: Some states may have special code requirements
• OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration• OSHA 1910.25
• www.OSHA.gov
• Websites offer easy code reference
Ships Ladders IBC 1011.15
8-1/2” min
5” min
9-1/2” max
• Minimum tread depth 5” • Total tread depth + nosing
minimum 8 ½” • Maximum rise 9 ½”• 50 – 70 degree angle
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Ships Ladders OSHA 1910.25
4” min
6 ½ - 12” max
• Minimum tread depth 4” • Vertical rise between 6 ½
- 12 inches• 50 – 70 degree angle
50 – 70 degree angle
Ships Ladders
30-34”
• Handrails uniform• Minimum 30” and
maximum 34” above tread nosing
• Varies by pitch
Ships Ladders
20” min
• Handrails provided both sides• Minimum clear width 20” IBC• Minimum clear width 18”
OSHA
Ships Ladder Common Applications
4188 East Andrew Johnson HighwayMorristown, TN 37814
800-225-7814www.precisionladders.com
SL Series Ship Ladders
© Precision Ladders 2017