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Ship Ladder in Factory

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MY321

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Dec 13, 2015
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Can a 60-degree Ship Ladder be used for access/egress to a 5’ deep/open-top/90SF/un-occupied equipment pit?
 
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Yes, upon approval of the building official. This answer is based on the 2012 IBC Sections 1009.13 and 1009.14.
 
Usually when general public access to an area is not required a ship ladder or alternating tread device can be used.

See ANSI 1264.1-1995 section 6.1.1

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