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Anonymous-0

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I am building a 14' ladder to mount on the exterior wall of my shop for haymow access. I will be using 2x4 rails and oak 1x3's for the steps. How wide would you make the ladder and what would you space the steps on center? Ladder will be used quite often. I am 6-2" and weigh 200#.

Thank you,
Glenn F.
 
See if you can get an aluminum ladder on clearance.
If I was to build a ladder I would use pressure treated 2X6s for the rails and steps and use galvanized L-brackets under the steps for ridgidity and bolt the ladder to the wall or loft.
 
might not hurt to notch the uprights for the steps so they fit flush on the face for the extra support so all of the weight is not on the nails/screws, but on the wood itself
 
You want the ladder spaced away from any part of the building so you can get the arch of the foot on the rung. I had both my feet kick out when the rungs were icy.
 
put a 1x4 between each step to help take most of the weight off the nails or screws holding the rungs on easier than notching
 
I build ladders all the time for deer stands. 12 inch centers and at least 18 inches wide if not more. You also want to make it so as to stand off the wall at least 12 inches or you will have foor problems when you climb it. My self I would go with steel so that over the years it will still be there say 5, 10, 20 plus years. Wood will rot and get unsafe in just a few years depending on hot humid it is
Hobby farm
 
OSHA regulations. 0 - 14' ladders built to 200 lb spec. After finishing and before painting shall be tested to 200% rating. (900 lb). The cage around said ladder must withstand a lateral force of at least 150%. (700 lb). Backward force on the cage will vary with temperature and time of day and will be no less than 125% (450 lb). The ladder shall be painted safety yellow with the cage being safety orange. JD yellow and AC orange may be used in lieu of the safety colors. Yearly testing shall be required and spot checking of parts may be on a random basis. We are from the government and are here to help you.


David.............
 
Hi David,

Although the OSHA requlations sounds like over kill, I've had that safety cage save my tush more than once during the winter.

T_Bone
 
Hi David,

I can't quite figure out if this is your joke imitating the language of an OSHA specification or if it's just a joke, period. Can't be a real OSHA reg...at least I certainly hope not.

Given:

200%x = 900
150%x = 700
125%x = 450

Solve for x

All the best, Stan
 
It's not a joke and the state OSHA requirements somtimes nnalert the federal requirements. It is probably a good thing and is a response to uncontrolled conditions that went to far over into the dangerous category.
 
Hi Vern,

My point is that the numbers don't make sense. If it's not a joke and not a mistake, then there must be some information missing. Each force that the structure must be built to deal with is based on a different base weight. If 200% = 900 lbs, then 100% = 450 lbs. If 150% = 700 lbs, then 100% = 466.67 lbs. If 125% = 450 lbs, then 100% = 360 lbs.

I feel like there's something here that's clear to everyone but me.

Stan
 
(quoted from post at 00:13:40 09/14/08) Hi David,

I can't quite figure out if this is your joke imitating the language of an OSHA specification or if it's just a joke, period. Can't be a real OSHA reg...at least I certainly hope not.

Given:

200%x = 900
150%x = 700
125%x = 450

Solve for x

All the best, Stan
Click to expand...
oke. Period. But anytime anyone builds a ladder it needs to be overbuilt for safety. David............
 
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