CEN/TC 93/WG 10 - Revision of EN 131-2
Development of EN 131-1 and EN 131-2.
Revision of EN 131-2
Development of EN 131-1 and EN 131-2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CEN/TC 93/WG 10 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Revision of EN 131-2" and is responsible for: Development of EN 131-1 and EN 131-2. This committee has published 10 standards.
CEN/TC 93/WG 10 develops CEN standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: Development of EN 131-1 and EN 131-2. Currently, there are 10 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.
This European Standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders.
It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
It does not apply to ladders used for work on or near live electrical systems or installations. For this purpose EN 61478 applies.
NOTE For insulating ladders for use on or near low voltage electrical installations EN 50528 applies.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1.
For single or multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131-4 applies.
For telescopic ladders EN 131-6 applies.
For mobile ladders with a platform EN 131-7 applies.
- Standard59 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders.
It applies to portable ladders designed for general professional and non-professional use.
This standard does not apply to portable ladders which by their design and instructions are intended and limited only for a specific professional use and as a result are not for general professional or non-professional use."
NOTE 1 For multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131–4 applies.
NOTE 2 For telescopic ladders EN 131–6 applies.
NOTE 3 For mobile ladders with platforms EN 131–7 applies.
NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies.
NOTE 5 For ladders to work near high voltage installations, EN 61478 applies and for working near low voltage electric installations, EN 50528 applies.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders. It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders. This European standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1.
- Draft14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders.
It applies to portable ladders.
It does not apply to ladders designed for specific professional use such as fire brigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
NOTE 1 For multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131-4 applies.
NOTE 2 For telescopic ladders EN 131-6 applies.
NOTE 3 For mobile ladders with platforms EN 131-7 applies.
NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies.
- Draft6 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders.
It applies to portable ladders.
It does not apply to ladders designed for specific professional use such as fire brigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
NOTE 1 For multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131-4 applies.
NOTE 2 For telescopic ladders EN 131-6 applies.
NOTE 3 For mobile ladders with platforms EN 131-7 applies.
NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders.
It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
It does not apply to ladders used for work on or near live electrical systems or installations. For this purpose EN 61478 applies.
NOTE For insulating ladders for use on or near low voltage electrical installations EN 50528 applies.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131 1.
For single or multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131 4 applies.
For telescopic ladders EN 131-6 applies.
For mobile ladders with a platform EN 131 7 applies.
- Standard58 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of ladders.
It applies to portable ladders.
It does not apply to ladders designed for specific professional use such as fire brigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
NOTE 1 For multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131-4 applies.
NOTE 2 For telescopic ladders EN 131-6 applies.
NOTE 3 For mobile ladders with platforms EN 131-7 applies.
NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to step stools for which EN 14183 applies.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This Technical Specification specifies the method of the test for the standing ladder durability requirements evaluation.
- Technical specification13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders.
It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
It does not apply to ladders used for work on or near live electrical systems or installations. For this purpose EN 61478 applies.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131 1.
For single or multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131 4 applies.
- Standard40 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders.
It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
It does not apply to ladders used for work on or near live electrical systems or installations. For this purpose EN 61478 applies.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131 1.
For single or multiple hinge joint ladders EN 131 4 applies.
- Standard38 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day





