EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2
(Amendment)Ladders - Part 2: Requirements, testing, marking
Ladders - Part 2: Requirements, testing, marking
This European standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders. It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders. This European standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1.
Leitern - Teil 2: Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
Échelles - Partie 2 : Exigences, essais, marquage
Lestve - 2. del: Zahteve, preskušanje, označevanje
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 93 - Ladders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 93/WG 10 - Revision of EN 131-2
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 16-Aug-2016
- Completion Date
- 16-Aug-2016
- Directive
- 92/59/EEC - General product safety
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-Sep-2016
- Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2012
- Effective Date
- 14-Mar-2012
Overview
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 is a CEN draft amendment that updates the European standard for portable ladders covering general design features, test methods and marking requirements. This part of EN 131 addresses performance and safety verification for ladders intended for one-person use and is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1. Excluded are step stools and ladders for specific professional uses (e.g., fire brigade, roof ladders and certain mobile ladders).
Key practical points:
- The standard is based on a maximum total load of 150 kg (person + equipment).
- Tests are normally performed on the complete ladder; sectional and extending ladders are tested at full length or representative 4 m sections as specified.
- The draft introduces additional test protocols (torsion, base slip and stabiliser strength) to strengthen safety verification.
Key Topics
Strength testing (horizontal): Complete ladders are tested horizontally on supports 200 mm from each end. A test load of 1324 N is applied centrally for 1 minute; ladders must remain functional with no collapse or visible fracture.
Torsion on ladder length: A torsion test on the base section is specified - typically supported over a 2 000 mm span (or the maximum possible span if the base section is shorter) - to limit twist under load.
Base slip test for leaning ladders (new 5.17):
- Applies to leaning ladders and ladders used as leaning ladders. Representative lengths (up to 4 m) are tested.
- The ladder base rests on float glass (EN 572-2) and the top on a smooth surface; environmental and surface prep requirements apply (cleaning with industrial ethanol, temperature control at 20 °C ±2 °C).
- A vertical load of 1471 N is applied at the 4th rung from the top. After specified settling procedures and repeated cycles, outward foot movement must not exceed 40 mm.
Stabiliser strength tests (new 5.18–5.20):
- Bar-type stabilisers: apply 2600 N to a block at the first rung adjacent to the stile; dimension Y (clearance) must remain ≥ 5 mm and no collapse or visible fracture may occur.
- Lateral and pole-type stabilisers: specific loading points and test loads are specified; stabilisers and connections must remain functional after testing.
Applications
- Manufacturers use EN 131-2 to validate ladder design, confirm compliance and inform product marking and user instructions.
- Test laboratories implement the specified load cases (1324 N, 1471 N, 2600 N) and environmental preparations for repeatable base-slip and stabiliser tests.
- Procurement and safety teams reference the standard when selecting portable ladders for construction, maintenance and industrial tasks where one-person use is expected.
Related Standards
- EN 131-1 - General requirement and user instructions (to be used together with EN 131-2).
- EN 572-2 - Float glass specification (referenced for the base-slip test surface).
For designers and compliance teams, EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/prA2 clarifies mechanical test regimes and marking expectations that directly reduce slip, torsion and stabiliser failures in service. Follow CEN guidance and national adoption rules when applying the amendment.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Ladders - Part 2: Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This European standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders. It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders. This European standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1.
This European standard specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods for portable ladders. It does not apply to step stools or ladders for specific professional use such as firebrigade ladders, roof ladders and mobile ladders. This European standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131-1.
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.145 - Ladders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 131-2:2010+A2:2017, EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012, EN 131-2:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/95/EC, 92/59/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/285. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013
01-september-2013
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Ladders - Part 2: Requirements, testing, marking
Leitern - Teil 2: Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
Echelles - Partie 2: Exigences, essais, marquage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/prA2
ICS:
97.145 Lestve Ladders
SIST EN 131- en,fr,de
2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013
SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013
EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA2
June 2013
ICS 97.145
English Version
Ladders - Part 2: Requirements, testing, marking
Echelles - Partie 2: Exigences, essais, marquage Leitern - Teil 2: Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 93.
This draft amendment A2, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has
the same status as the official versions.
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Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/prA2:2013 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification of Foreword .4
2 Modification of Clause 2 Normative reference .4
3 Modification of 4.1 General .4
4 Modification of 4.9 Antiskid devices .4
5 Modification of 5.2 Strength test of stiles .4
6 Modification of 5.15 Torsion on ladder length .6
7 Add 5.17 Base slip test for leaning ladders .6
8 Add 5.18 Strength test for bar type stabilisers on leaning ladders .9
9 Add 5.19 Strength test for lateral type stabilisers on leaning ladders which are in the
plane of the ladder . 10
10 Add 5.20 Strength test for pole type stabilisers on leaning ladders which are not in the
plane of the ladder . 12
11 Modification of Table A.1 Test Sequence . 14
SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/prA2:2013 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/prA2:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 93
“Ladders”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/prA2:2013 (E)
1 Modification of Foreword
Delete:
"On stability tests and ladder classes no consensus could be reached. These issues will be addressed in the
next revision”.
Replace with:
“On ladder classes no consensus could be reached and a new test for torsion on ladder length for standing
ladders is required. These issues will be addressed in the next revision.
A test protocol for durability of standing ladders is under preparation as a CEN Technical Specification.
A test protocol for an alternative base slip test is under preparation as a CEN Technical Specification.
2 Modification of Clause 2 Normative reference
Add:
"EN 572-2:2012, Glass in building — Basic soda lime silicate glass products — Float glass”
3 Modification of 4.1 General
Replace with:
"The requirements are based upon a maximum total load of 150 kg. This figure takes account of the weights
of European professionals working at height and their equipment. Ladders are determined to be used by one
person at a time but this excludes any person footing (stabilising) the ladder”.
4 Modification of 4.9 Antiskid devices
Replace title with:
"Ladder feet and anti-skid devices”.
Delete:
“The ends of wood stiles are considered to be slip resistant.”
Add:
NOTE "A test for the base slip resistance of leaning ladders is contained in 5.17.”
5 Modification of 5.2 Strength test of stiles
Replace title with:
“Strength test for ladders”
Replace text with:
SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/prA2:2013 (E)
“The test shall be carried out on the complete ladder. In the case of extending ladders and combination
ladders the test shall be carried out on the complete extended ladder. Sectional ladders shall be tested at full
length with all permitted pieces. The test shall be carried out without supporting legs if not permanently fixed
to the ladder. Where the ascendable side cannot be determined by the construction of the product, or where it
is a multiple part combination ladder the ladder shall be tested twice. For the second test the ladder shall be
rotated 180° about the longitudinal axis.
The ladder shall be placed horizontally on supports situated 200 mm from each end of the ladder.
The supports shall be cylindrical with diameters between 25 mm and 100 mm and one shall be free to rotate
the other shall be fixed.
The test load (F in Figure 10) of 1324 N shall be slowly applied in the middle of the ladder equally to both
stiles over a width of 100 mm for a period of 1 min. Care should be taken to apply the load smoothly.
After removal of the test load the ladder shall remain functional with no deformation or visible signs of collapse
or fracture.
5.2 Figure 10 - Replace with:
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
F test load
Figure 10 — Strength test
5.2 – Add NOTE:
NOTE Strength testing of ladders in the horizontal position is preferable to testing in the position of use because
a) of the long experience of testing in this way without evidence of ladder collapse due to insufficient strength
b) the testing is more controllable when carried out horizontally
c) the maximum bending moment is at the centre of the ladder
d) taking into account the effect of second order analysis in the horizontal position it is possible to represent
closely the as used position
e) the maximum stress can be created by loading centrally in the horizontal position.
Asymmetric and dynamic effects are accommodated in the test load.
SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/prA2:2013 (E)
6 Modification of 5.15 Torsion on ladder length
Replace the 1st paragraph:
"The test unit shall consist of a ladder base section of any length, supported over a 2 000 mm test span
except that if the ladder base section (ascendable part of the ladder) is less than 2 000 mm then the maximum
possible test span shall be used. Place the ladder in a flat horizontal position and support it at each end, as
shown in Figure 28, with the bottom rung directly above the pivotal support."
with
"The test unit shall consist of a ladder base section (section starting from the lower end of the ladder) of any
length, supported over a 2 000 mm test span except that if the ladder base section (ascendable part of the
ladder) is less than 2 000 mm then the maximum possible test span shall be used. Place the ladder in a flat
horizontal position and support it at each end, as shown in Figure 28 with the bottom rung directly above the
pivotal support.
In case of hinged combination ladder with extending part the ladder should be tested with inner side extended
but in position of use."
Replace the 3rd paragraph:
"The angle of twist shall not exceed the value determined by the following equation:"
with
"Each one of the two angles of twist shall not exceed the value determined by the following equation:"
7 Add 5.17 Base slip test for leaning ladders
5.17.1 Ladders to be tested
All leaning ladders or ladders that may be used as a leaning ladder
In the case of single part leaning ladders 4m or less in length then the whole ladder shall be tested.
In the case of single part leaning ladders greater than 4m in length, a 4m length from the lower end of the
ladder shall be tested.
In the case of multi-part sectional or extending leaning ladders where the fully assembled length or fully
extended length is less than 4m then the whole ladder is tested in the fully assembled or fully extended
condition.
In the case of multi-part sectional ladders where the fully assembled length is greater than 4m then a part or
an assembly of parts shall be tested with a length closest to a maximum of 4m.
In the case of extending leaning ladders where the fully extended length is greater than 4m then the ladder
shall be extended to a len
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La norme EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 est une référence essentielle pour la sécurité et l’efficacité des échelles portables. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, en spécifiant les caractéristiques de conception générales, ainsi que les exigences et méthodes d'essai applicables aux échelles portables. Il est important de noter que cette norme ne s’applique pas aux marchepieds ni aux échelles destinées à des usages professionnels spécifiques, tels que les échelles de pompiers ou les échelles de toit, ce qui souligne sa portée ciblée. Les forces de la norme EN 131-2 résident dans son approche rigoureuse concernant les exigences de sécurité. Elle stipule des critères clairs pour la conception et l'évaluation, garantissant ainsi que les échelles portables répondent aux normes de sécurité les plus élevées. L'inclusion de méthodes d'essai normalisées permet également d'assurer que chaque produit est évalué de manière cohérente, renforçant ainsi la confiance des utilisateurs. La pertinence de cette norme est accentuée par son intégration avec la norme EN 131-1, complétant ainsi le framework normatif pour les échelles. Cela permet aux fabricants et aux utilisateurs de se référer à un ensemble cohérent de critères, facilitant la compréhension et l’application des exigences sécuritaires. En résumé, la norme EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 est une référence incontournable qui garantit la sécurité des échelles portables, tout en étant intégrée dans un cadre normatif plus large. Son approche précise, ses exigences rigoureuses et sa cohérence en font un outil précieux pour tous les acteurs du secteur.
SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013 표준은 포터블 사다리에 대한 일반적인 설계 특성, 요구 사항 및 시험 방법을 명시하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 사다리의 안전성과 신뢰성을 평가하기 위한 중요한 기준을 제공하며, 사용자에게 필요한 퀄리티를 보장합니다. 특히, 포터블 사다리의 설계에서 고려해야 할 다양한 요소들을 폭넓게 다루고 있으며, 이는 제조업체 및 사용자가 준수해야 할 필수적인 가이드라인으로 작용합니다. 강점으로는, EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 표준이 포터블 사다리의 여러 유형에 대해 체계적인 시험 방법을 제시하고 있다는 점입니다. 이러한 시험 방법은 사다리가 실제 사용 환경에서 견딜 수 있는 내구성을 평가할 수 있게 하며, 이는 최종 사용자에게 안정성을 제공합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 EN 131-1과의 연계를 통해 포터블 사다리에 대한 포괄적인 협업 및 통합적인 이해를 촉진합니다. 해당 표준의 적용 범위는 포터블 사다리로 한정되며, 이를 통해 사다리를 사용하는 다양한 분야에서의 안전성을 높이는 것을 목적으로 합니다. 그러나 특수 직업적 용도의 사다리나 스텝 스툴에는 적용되지 않으므로, 사용자는 이 점을 유의해야 합니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/oprA2:2013 표준은 포터블 사다리의 안전과 품질을 보장하기 위한 유용하고 효과적인 지침을 제공하며, 설계 및 제조 과정에서 필수적으로 참조해야 할 기본적인 문서입니다. 이 표준의 채택은 제품의 신뢰성을 높이고, 사용자 보호를 극대화하는 데 기여할 것입니다.
The standard EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 provides a comprehensive framework for the design, requirements, testing, and marking of portable ladders. Its primary focus is on ensuring that these ladders meet essential safety and performance criteria, which is crucial for user protection. One of the significant strengths of this standard is its clear articulation of general design features that portable ladders must adhere to. By establishing detailed specifications, EN 131-2 ensures a high level of safety across various applications. This enhances user confidence in the ladders they choose, knowing that they comply with recognized European safety standards. Additionally, the standard incorporates rigorous test methods, which are essential for verifying that ladders can withstand the stresses and conditions they are likely to encounter in practical use. These test methods not only assess the structural integrity of the ladders but also evaluate their usability, which is vital for everyday application. The marking requirements outlined in EN 131-2 serve as a vital component of the standard, providing consumers with the necessary information to make informed choices regarding ladder products. Proper markings ensure traceability and compliance, significantly reducing the potential for accidents and misuse. Furthermore, the scope of this standard is well-defined, excluding specific professional ladder types such as those used by fire brigades or designed for particular industrial applications. This targeted approach ensures that the standards are relevant and applicable primarily to general-purpose portable ladders, thus avoiding any ambiguity regarding their intended use. In summary, EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 stands as a robust and relevant European standard that sets forth essential requirements for portable ladders. Its strengths lie in its detailed specifications for design and testing, paired with clear marking protocols, all of which contribute to enhanced safety and reliability for users in various environments.
EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2は、移動式はしごのための一般的な設計特性、要件、および試験方法を規定する欧州標準です。この標準は、ステップスツールや特定の専門用（例：消防用はしご、屋根用はしご、移動式はしご）には適用されません。標準のスコープは非常に明確で、ポータブルはしごに対する包括的なガイドラインを提供しているため、関連業界において高い信頼性を持っています。 この標準の強みは、その詳細な要件と試験方法にあります。これにより、製造業者ははしごの安全性と耐久性を確保するための指針を得ることができ、それによって最終製品の品質向上につながります。また、EN 131-1との併用を前提としているため、この標準は使用者にも親しみやすく、効率的に安全性を確保する手段となっています。 さらに、EN 131-2は、国内外での認識および適用の広がりを背景に、国際的な基準との整合性を図る重要な役割を果たしています。これは、特に貿易や国際的なビジネスにおいて、はしごの安全性に関する共通の理解と基準を促進します。 結果として、EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2は、移動式はしごの設計および製造における基礎を構築するものであり、その適用により安全性が向上し、リスクを低減することが可能となる重要な標準です。この標準の遵守は、業界全体の信頼性向上にも寄与すると考えられます。
Die Norm EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 beschäftigt sich umfassend mit den Anforderungen, Prüfungen und Kennzeichnungen von tragbaren Leitern. Der Geltungsbereich dieser europäischen Norm ist klar definiert und weist darauf hin, dass sie auf tragbare Leitern anwendbar ist, jedoch nicht auf Tritte oder spezifische Berufsanwendungen wie Feuerwehrleitern, Dachleitern und mobile Leitern. Diese klare Abgrenzung erhöht die Relevanz und Benutzerfreundlichkeit der Norm für Hersteller und Anwender von tragbaren Leitern. Eine der Stärken der EN 131-2 liegt in der detaillierten Beschreibung der allgemeinen Konstruktionsmerkmale, die für die Sicherheit und Funktionalität von Leitern unerlässlich sind. Die Norm bietet eine fundierte Grundlage für die Gestaltung und Herstellung von Tragestellen, wodurch die Sicherheit der Endbenutzer gewährleistet wird. Dies ist insbesondere in Arbeitsumgebungen von großer Bedeutung, in denen die Verwendung von Leitern alltäglich ist. Zudem legt die Norm spezifische Prüfmethoden fest, die sicherstellen, dass Leitern den festgelegten Anforderungen entsprechen. Diese Prüfungen sind entscheidend, um die Haltbarkeit und Zuverlässigkeit der Produkte zu gewährleisten. Durch die standardisierten Tests können Hersteller leicht nachvollziehen, ob ihre Produkte den Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen, was zu einem höheren Vertrauen bei den Verbrauchern führt. Ein weiterer wichtiger Punkt ist die Kennzeichnung, die in der Norm behandelt wird. Die klare und eindeutige Kennzeichnung von Leitern ist unabdingbar, um den Benutzern relevante Informationen über die Nutzung und Sicherheit zu vermitteln. Dies trägt zur Minimierung von Unfällen und Fehlanwendungen bei, was die allgemeine Sicherheit beim Einsatz von Leitern erhöht. Die EN 131-2:2010+A1:2012/FprA2 ist somit eine grundlegende Norm, die nicht nur die Sicherheit und Leistung von tragbaren Leitern sicherstellt, sondern auch den Herstellern einen klaren Leitfaden für die Entwicklung und Prüfung ihrer Produkte bietet. Die enge Verzahnung mit der Norm EN 131-1 strengthens die Kompatibilität und Gesamtharmonie der Anforderungen für Leitern. Diese Standardisierung ist von hoher Relevanz für die Branche und leistet einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz.
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