Climbing Toward Compliance: What Every Architect Should Know About Fixed Ladders

Climbing Toward Compliance: What Every Architect Should Know About Fixed Ladders

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Since 1942, Precision Ladders has been a leading manufacturer of commercial-grade access products including fixed aluminum ladders, ships ladders, roof hatches and folding stairways for either attic access or roof access. Today's Precision Ladders product line is not limited to commercial or industrial applications. They can also be found in many single family residences as well as multi-family residential projects.
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This course examines the range of fixed ladder types available to architects and the applications where each can be safely and appropriately used. Participants will review the relevant code requirements and dimensional standards that govern fixed ladder design, building the knowledge needed to specify compliant, safe access solutions for their projects.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Summarize the code standards governing fixed ladders and their role in protecting user health, safety, and welfare.
  2. Identify the various types of fixed ladders and the applications best suited to each.
  3. Analyze the specific code requirements that apply to each ladder type.
  4. Apply project criteria and code requirements to accurately specify the appropriate fixed ladder for a given application.
Provided By: 
Precision Ladders
Available Regions: 
Continental US
Design Category: 
(05) Metals
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour
ID - IPL05H