WAC 296-876-60045   Step-across distance.  

     You must:

     • Make sure a through ladder at the point of access or egress has a step-across distance, measured from the centerline of the steps or rungs to the nearest edge of the landing area, that is:

     – Not less than seven inches

     or

     – Greater than twelve inches.

     • Make sure a side-step ladder at the point of access or egress has a step-across distance, measured from the side rail of the ladder to the nearest edge of the landing area, that is:

     – Not less than seven inches

     or

     – Greater than twelve inches.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 06-16-020, § 296-876-60045, filed 7/24/06, effective 12/1/06.]