Homemade Fixed Roof Access Ladder

I always wanted a roof access ladder to easily get to my solar panels and my upcoming wind turbine generator.

Homemade fixed roof access ladder.

Ladders with cages must now have a landing platform at maximum intervals of 50 feet. 3 4 corrugated steel round climbing rungs on 12 centers. I didn t want to spend money on a new ladder. Per osha 1910 23 b 4 ladder rungs steps and cleats have a minimum clear width of 16 inches measured before installation of ladder safety systems for fixed ladders.

They are one piece welded assemblies for use in applications less than 20 in vertical height. Fixed ladders on outdoor advertising structures covered by article 11. After over 100 years in business we can do it all. For more information on our aluminum roof access ladders or to request a custom quote please don t hesitate to give us a call at 888 653 3333.

The new regulations change this requirement dramatically. It s long enough for the job. Fixed ladders on fire hose drying towers are not required to have a cage well offset platform or ladder safety device if they do not exceed 30 feet in length and provided their use is restricted to trained fire fighters or others equally trained in ladder use. Side members are 1 4 x2 x2 steel angle.

Previously a fixed ladder with a cage required a landing platform at a maximum interval of 30 feet. In addition to fixed access library and loft ladders alaco manufacturers a wide range of special purpose ladders for almost any application or industry including stepladders and stools rolling workstands extension fire ladders agricultural ladders platform ladders and shelf and counter ladders. Fixed ladders without cages must now have a landing platform at maximum intervals of 150 feet. No one does ladders like alaco.

Alaco exterior roof access ladders are designed for permanent outside access to rooftops that are less than 20 ft. Whether it s an access ladder model that s caged or uncaged we have what you re looking for. Custom made ladder brackets are also available to fit unusual wall surfaces or configurations. As seen in the picture below featuring new ladder system we recommend a wider climbing surface to accommodate a ladder lifeline system and to make the ladder easier to climb.

Diy roof access ladder. I have am old aluminium foldable ladder that i hardly ever use. Fixed ladders with walk thru handrails.