This Part of GB/T 17889 specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders.
This Part is applicable to the portable ladders.
This Part does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders.
This Part does not apply to ladders used for work on or near live electrical systems or installations. For this purpose, GB/T 17620 applies.
Note 1: This Part is intended to be used in conjunction with GB/T 17889.1.
Note 2: For single or multiple hinge joint ladders, see GB/T 17889.4.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 17889.2-2012 The following standards are cited: