EN 131-1:2007
(Main)Ladders - Part 1: Terms, types, functional sizes
Ladders - Part 1: Terms, types, functional sizes
This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders.
It applies to portable ladders. It does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies. It does also not apply to ladders designed for specific professional use such as fire brigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
Leitern - Teil 1: Benennungen, Bauarten, Funktionsmaße
Echelles - Partie 1: Terminologie, types, dimensions fonctionnelles
La présente Norme européenne définit les termes et spécifie les caractéristiques générales de construction des échelles.
Elle s’applique aux échelles portables. En revanche, elle ne s’applique pas aux tabourets et escabeaux qui sont traités dans la norme EN 14183. Elle ne s’applique pas non plus aux échelles à usage professionnel spécifique telles que les échelles de pompiers, de couvreurs-ardoisiers et les échelles remorquables.
Lestve - 1. del: Terminologija, tipi, funkcionalne velikosti
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 08-May-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 14-Jun-2011
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 93 - Ladders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 93 - Ladders
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 15-Jun-2011
- Completion Date
- 15-Jun-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 09-Apr-2011
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 17-Jul-2010
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 131-1:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Ladders - Part 1: Terms, types, functional sizes". This standard covers: This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders. It applies to portable ladders. It does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies. It does also not apply to ladders designed for specific professional use such as fire brigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders. It applies to portable ladders. It does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies. It does also not apply to ladders designed for specific professional use such as fire brigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
EN 131-1:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.145 - Ladders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 131-1:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 131-1:1993, EN 131-1:2007+A1:2011, EN ISO 13709:2009, EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012, EN 131-1:2007/FprA1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 131-1:2007 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/95/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/285. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Ladders - Part 1: Terms, types, functional sizesLestve - 1. del: Terminologija, tipi, funkcionalne velikostiEchelles - Partie 1: Terminologie, types, dimensions fonctionnellesLeitern - Teil 1: Benennungen, Bauarten, FunktionsmaßeTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 131-1:2007SIST EN 131-1:2007en;de97.145LestveLadders01.040.97Oprema za dom in trgovino. Razvedrilo. Šport (Slovarji)Domestic and commercial equipment. Entertainment. Sports (Vocabularies)ICS:SIST EN 131-1:1996/AC:2001SIST EN 131-1:19961DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 131-1:200701-junij-2007
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 131-1May 2007ICS 97.145Supersedes EN 131-1:1993
English VersionLadders - Part 1: Terms, types, functional sizesEchelles - Partie 1: Terminologie, types, dimensionsfonctionnellesLeitern - Teil 1: Benennungen, Bauarten, FunktionsmaßeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 March 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 131-1:2007: E
Page Foreword.3 1 Scope.4 2 Normative references.4 3 Terms and definitions.5 4 Functional sizes.13 4.1 General.13 4.2 Leaning rung ladders.14 4.3 Standing rung ladders.17 4.4 Combination ladders.18 4.5 Leaning step ladders.20 4.6 Standing step ladders.21 4.7 Standing rung and step ladder.22 Annex A (informative)
A-deviations.23 Bibliography.25
3.2 portable ladder ladder which can be trans-ported and set up by hand
3.3 mobile ladder ladder which is brought to each operational place by means of mobile support
Figure 1 3.4 rung ladder portable ladder with rungs, which have a standing surface from front to back of less than 80 mm
3.5 leaning rung ladder rung ladder which does not have its own support
3.6 one-piece leaning rung ladder leaning rung ladder consisting of one part only
Figure 2
Figure 3 3.8 extending ladder leaning rung ladder consisting of two or more parts and having stiles which are arranged parallel to one another in each part of the ladder NOTE The length may be regulated by one rung at a time
Figure 4 3.10 rope-operated extending ladder extending ladder where the upper parts are extended by means of a rope or other means such as chains, straps or cables
Figure 5 3.11 standing rung ladder two-piece self-supporting rung ladder, unilaterally or bilaterally ascendable
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8 3.13 step ladder portable ladder with steps horizontal during use and a standing surface from front to back equal to or greater than 80 mm
3.14 leaning step ladder step ladder that does not have its own support consisting of one or several parts
Figure 9
unilaterally ascendable step ladder
Figure 10
bilaterally ascendable step ladder
Figure 11
unilaterally ascendable step ladder with platform and hand-/knee rail
Figure 12
bilaterally ascendable step ladder with platform and hand-/knee rail
Figure 13
3.17 standing rung and step ladder standing ladder, one section with rungs and the other section with steps
3.18 stile lateral part of a ladder which supports the rungs or steps as well as cross struts of supporting legs
3.19 rung climbing support with a standing surface from front to back of less than 80 mm and at least 20 mm
Figure 14
3.20 step Climbing support with a standing surface from front to back equal to or greater than 80 mm.
Figure 15
Figure 16 3.30 foot device fitted permanently to the bottom of ladders to prevent the ladder from slipping. In the case of a wooden ladder the bottom of the stile
Figure 17 3.31
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