GB4053.2-2009
Safety requirements for fixed steel ladders and platform - Part 2: Steel inclined ladders
固定式钢梯及平台安全要求 第2部分：钢斜梯
GB 4053.2-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety requirements for fixed steel ladders and platform - Part 2: Steel inclined ladders. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Dec 1, 2009.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the basic safety requirements for the design, manufacture, and installation of fixed steel inclined ladders used in industrial enterprise workplaces. It applies to steel inclined ladders permanently installed on buildings or equipment with an inclination angle of 30° to 75° to the horizontal. It is a mandatory standard except for the terms and definitions chapter. It does not apply to ladders covered by other specific standards.
Technical requirements
The standard mandates the use of steel with mechanical properties not lower than Q235-B. The inclination angle of the steel inclined ladder must be within the range of 30° to 75°, with a preferred angle of 30° to 35°. The combination of rise and going must comply with a specific formula to ensure safe usage. Regarding design loads, fixed steel inclined ladders must withstand 5 times the intended live load, with a minimum concentrated load of 4.4 kN applied at any point. The minimum uniformly distributed live load on the horizontal projection is 3.5 kN/m². Handrails and intermediate railings must withstand specified concentrated loads, with strict limits on maximum deflection. For manufacturing and corrosion protection, welding connections must comply with *GB 50205*, and surfaces must be smooth without sharp edges or burrs. Appropriate anti-rust and anti-corrosion coating, including at least one primer and one finish coat, is mandatory. Outdoor installations require lightning protection grounding according to *GB 50057*. Structurally, the ladder height should generally not exceed 5m; otherwise, intermediate platforms are required. The inside clear width should be between 450mm and 1100mm. Treads must feature anti-slip properties, and the top tread surface should be flush with the platform. Handrail configurations depend on the ladder width, with closed-side handrail heights required to be between 860mm and 960mm.
Testing methods
This standard primarily focuses on design verification and structural load assessment rather than specific laboratory testing procedures. Evaluations involve verifying the ladder's capacity to withstand minimum concentrated and uniformly distributed loads. Additionally, the structural integrity of handrails and intermediate railings is assessed under specified horizontal forces, ensuring maximum deflection does not exceed 1/250 of the span or 75mm.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 4053.2-2009?
It covers fixed steel inclined ladders used in industrial workplaces, specifically those with an inclination angle between 30° and 75° to the horizontal.
Is GB 4053.2-2009 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all sections of this standard are mandatory for manufacturers in China, except for Chapter 3 which covers terms and definitions.
What are the key updates in GB 4053.2-2009 compared to the 1993 version?
The 2009 version introduces requirements for the inclination angle range, a formula for the combination of rise and going, load requirements for handrail posts and intermediate railings, and lightning protection grounding requirements.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- C68
- ICS
- 13.100
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Emergency Management