This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for portable ladders for fire and rescue service use and associated purposes.
The tests in this European Standard are type tests and not periodical tests.
Non-portable ladders for fire and rescue service use are excluded from this standard.
NOTE   For ladders for other uses see EN 131 (all parts).

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This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for portable ladders for firefighting service use and associated purposes. Non-portable ladders for firefighting service use and ladders for other specific professional use are excluded from this standard. NOTE For ladders for other uses see EN 131.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CEN/TC 192/WG 5 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Portable ladders for fire service use" and is responsible for: To produce product performance standards for portable ladders for fire service use. This committee has published 2 standards.

CEN/TC 192/WG 5 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: To produce product performance standards for portable ladders for fire service use. Currently, there are 2 published standards from this working group.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.