Section 408.10301. Purpose and scope.  


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  • This part is intended to provide reasonable safety for life and limb by establishing minimum standards for the design and installation of fixed ladders and safe use by employees. A fixed ladder shall  be designed to carry a designed  minimum load under varying circumstances depending upon placement, length, method of fastening, and other requirements of the installation. Therefore, all parts and appurtenances necessary for a safe and efficient ladder shall necessarily be integral parts of that design. Utility poles and radio, television and transmission towers are excluded from this part.

History: 1979 AC.