Section 296-876-40045. Multisection ladders.  


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  • (1) You must make sure not to tie or fasten ladder sections together to make longer ladders unless:
    (a) The ladder manufacturer endorses this type of use; and
    (b) You have hardware fittings specifically designed for this purpose.
    (2) You must make sure each section of a multisection ladder, when fully extended and locked in position to be used, overlaps the adjacent section as indicated in Table 2, Minimum Required Overlap for Extension Ladders.
    Table 2
    Minimum Required Overlap for Extension Ladders
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-876-40045, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-20-068, § 296-876-40045, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 14-09-095, § 296-876-40045, filed 4/22/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-20-068, § 296-876-40045, filed 10/4/05, effective 1/1/06.