How to Specify a Steel Ladder
Specifying a steel ladder requires answering six questions. This guide walks through each decision point with reference tables. When you are ready, send your specification to our engineering team for a detailed quotation within 24 hours.
1. Ladder Type
| Type |
When to Use |
Standard |
Price From |
| Fixed Ladder |
Height under cage threshold |
OSHA / EN / AS |
$23/m |
| Caged Ladder |
Height over cage threshold; general industrial access |
OSHA / EN / AS |
$30/m |
| Cat Ladder |
UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong projects |
BS 4211 |
Custom |
2. Material Grade
| Material |
Best For |
Service Life |
Price From |
| HDG (Q235B) |
Inland industrial, warehouses, non-visible |
15-25 years |
$23/m |
| SS304 |
Food processing, pharmaceutical, architectural visible |
20-30+ years |
$55/m |
| SS316 |
Marine, coastal (<5km), chemical, offshore |
20-30+ years |
$85/m |
| Q345B Heavy-Duty |
High-load industrial (>250 kg/rung) |
15-25 years |
Custom |
3. Height and Width
| Parameter |
Standard |
Options |
| Height Range |
Single section: 2-6m |
Multi-section: 6-20m |
| Clear Width |
OSHA/EN: 600mm |
BS 4211: 500mm |
4. Compliance Standard
| Region |
Standard |
Cage Required Above |
| USA / North America |
OSHA 1910.23 |
24 ft (7.3m) |
| Europe |
EN ISO 14122-4 |
3m |
| UK / Commonwealth |
BS 4211 |
2.5m |
| Australia / NZ |
AS 1657 |
4m |
5. Accessories and Options
- Self-closing safety gate at top landing
- Anti-climb panels (lower 3m)
- Intermediate rest platforms (every 6-9m)
- Parapet hook (roof access)
- RAL-matched architectural powder coating (over HDG)
- Lockable gate for access control
6. Submit for Quotation
Send your specification to sales@dtsteelladder.com: ladder type, material, height, width, standard/country, quantity, and destination port. You will receive a line-item quotation with engineering review within 24 hours.
ⓘ Engineering Support
For detailed calculations specific to your project — including wind load analysis, structural verification, shipping estimates, and compliance assessment — contact our engineering team. We provide these calculations as part of the quotation package at no additional cost.
