Section 408.10323. Rungs, cleats, and steps; spacing; maintenance; load requirement.

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(1) The distance between rungs, cleats, and steps shall not be more than 12 inches from the top of one rung, cleat, or step to the top of the next rung, cleat, or step above and shall be uniformly spaced throughout the length of the ladder.

(2) Rungs, cleats, and steps shall be free of splinters, sharp edges, burrs, and hazardous projections.

(3) Each step or rung shall be capable of supporting, without deflection, at least a single concentrated load of 300 pounds (1,362 kg) applied in the middle of the step or rung.

History: 1979 AC; 1994 AACS.

                    
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