Description

Specifies the minimum requirements for the design and construction of portable reinforced plastic ladders rated for industrial or domestic use. It applies to single, extension, multipurpose, step and trestle ladders representing a combination of these types. A complete range of the test methods are included as appendices. Ladder accessories such as ladder-levellers, stabilizers, stand-off devices, ladder jacks and straps are not covered. First published in New Zealand as part of NZS 5233:1981. Second edition 1986. Jointly revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 1892.3:1996.