Ladder Security Options
We understand the importance of keeping your assets secure and protecting life, which is why we provide a range of products to ensure your ladders are only accessible to authorised personnel.
Complement our ladder systems
Our KATTCLIMB accessories complement our ladder systems perfectly and are crafted with the same attention to detail as our entire product line. Manufactured from high-grade structural aluminium, these accessories boast a modular design, are lightweight and durable.
We offer two security options for the KATTCLIMB fixed ladder systems:
RL425
Ladder Cage Gate
The ladder cage gate fixes to the bottom of the cage and can be locked using a padlock to prevent unauthorised use of the ladder.
Includes hinges and lug kit. This ladder cage gate is compatible with our RL40 series of fixed caged ladders.
Width – 710 mm
Depth – 715 mm
RL426
Lockable Ladder Door
The lockable ladder door fixes to the ladder body and can be locked with a padlock to ensure that no unauthorised personnel have access to use the ladder.
Includes handle kit and fixings. This lockable ladder door is compatible with our RL30 series of fixed ladders.
Height – 2400 mm
FAQs
What is a katt ladder?
KATT is a range of precision-designed modular, fixed ladders, which provide safe vertical or incline access to the roof or between varying roof levels.
What is the British standard for permanently fixed ladders?
BS 4211:2005 Specification for permanently fixed ladders.
What is the maximum height for a fixed ladder?
As of January 2017, fixed ladders that extend beyond 24 feet must have fall protection systems in place.
If fixed ladders with cages extend to have an unbroken length exceeding 50 feet, you are required to have landing platforms in 50-foot intervals.
What are the fixed ladder regulations?
Climbing width – must be 16 inches minimum.
Stand-off distance – a minimum of 7 inches between the midpoint of the ladder rung and the closest permanent object behind the ladder.
Grab bar extension height – requires a 42 inch high grab bar extension above the access level or landing platform at the top of the ladder.
Grab bar extension width – requires at least 24 inches width above the top access level to accommodate for the climber’s body. The extension should not be more than 30 inches wide so the handrails can be easily reached. However, this goes up to 36 inches if a ladder lifeline has been provided.
When using a ladder, what is the correct angle at which it should be set?
The correct angle for a ladder is 75 degrees.
What is the rule for ladder angle?
1 in 4 rule. For every 4 feet of height, position the base of the ladder 1 foot away from the wall. The distance between the wall and the base of your ladder should be one quarter of the ladder’s height.
This rule applies for both feet and metres.
What should fixed ladders be made of?
Corrosive-resistant materials like Aluminium. High-strength and low-maintenance aluminium access ladders can prevent accidents or injury caused by corrosion or residual damage.
What are the regulations for fixed ladders exceeding 2.5m?
Once a ladder exceeds 2.5m you should provide fall protection such as hoops and cages.
