SIST EN 1147:2010

Portable ladders for fire service use

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for portable ladders for fire and rescue service use and associated purposes.
The tests in this European Standard are type tests and not periodical tests.
Non-portable ladders for fire and rescue service use are excluded from this standard.
NOTE   For ladders for other uses see EN 131 (all parts).

Tragbare Leitern fur die Verwendung bei der Feuerwehr

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren und Leistungskriterien tragbarer Leitern für die
Brandbekämpfung und Hilfeleistung und damit zusammenhängende Anwendungen fest.
Die Prüfungen in dieser Europäischen Norm sind Typprüfungen und keine wiederkehrenden Prüfungen.
Diese Europäische Norm schließt nicht tragbare Feuerwehrleitern und Leitern für Rettungsdienste aus.
ANMERKUNG Für Leitern anderen Gebrauchs gilt EN 131 (alle Teile).

Echelles portables a l'usage des services d'incendie

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences, méthodes d’essai et critères de performance concernant les échelles portables à l’usage des services d’incendie et de secours et des services connexes. Les essais décrits dans la présente Norme européenne sont des essais de type et non des essais périodiques. Les échelles non portables à l’usage des services d’incendie et de secours sont exclues de la présente norme. NOTE Pour les échelles destinées à d’autres usages, voir l’EN 131 (toutes les parties).

Prenosne lestve za gasilce

Ta evropski standard opredeljuje zahteve, preskusne metode in merila za zmogljivost za prenosne lestve, ki jih uporabljajo gasilci in reševalci oziroma se uporabljajo za njihove namene. Preskusi v tem evropskem standardu so tipski preskusi in ne periodični. Neprenosljive lestve, ki jih uporabljajo gasilci in reševalci, so izvzete iz tega standarda.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Apr-2009
• Publication Date: 08-Jun-2010
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• ICS: 97.145 - Ladders
• Technical Committee: POZ - Požarna varnost
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 03-Jun-2010
• Due Date: 08-Aug-2010
• Completion Date: 09-Jun-2010
• Ref Project: EN 1147:2010 - Portable ladders for fire service use

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 1147:2001 - Portable ladders for fire service use
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2010

Overview

EN 1147:2010 - Portable ladders for fire service use is a CEN (European) standard that specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for portable ladders used by fire and rescue services. It covers design limits, mechanical performance, dimensional limits and safety features for one-piece, extending, sectional, roof, hook, stick and rescue/access ladders intended for operational use by firefighting personnel. The standard defines type tests (not periodic inspection schedules) and excludes non-portable ladders. A safety factor of about 3:1 is used and the standard assumes a firefighting mass of 108 kg (including equipment).

Key Topics and Technical Requirements

• Scope & classification
  • Categorization by ladder type, maximum number of persons and intended mode of use (rescue, access).
• Dimensions & mass
  • Max hook-ladder length 5 000 mm; minimum stile widths from 170 mm (hook) to 295 mm (most ladders).
  • Mass limits: e.g. ≤ 25 kg for one-person-operated ladders, ≤ 15 kg for hook ladders, and ≤ 8 kg/m for other ladders.
• Rung requirements
  • Rung spacing typically 250–305 mm (hook ladders allow variation) and minimum rung width 25 mm (20 mm for wood); non-slip treads required.
• Extending ladder mechanics
  • Push-up extension force ≤ 260 N; mechanically operated extension ≤ 500 N.
  • Minimum line diameters and cable breaking loads specified; anti-overextension and controlled lowering required.
  • Pawls: two per section, each capable of carrying required loads independently.
• Fittings & safety features
  • Hooks, feet, stabilizers, poles, wheels and other fittings are specified for durability and safe operation.
• Performance testing
  • Deflection, horizontal, rung torque, pawl and hook integrity tests among the normative annexes (A–L). Informative annexes (M–O) give maintenance, user safety and test-frequency guidance.

Applications and Users

• Primary users: fire and rescue services, emergency responders, procurement managers specifying operational ladders.
• Secondary users: ladder manufacturers, product designers, testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies ensuring compliance with EN 1147:2010.
• Practical use cases: specifying rescue ladders for carry-up/carry-down operations, selecting extending ladders for high-rise access, and designing hook/roof ladders for safe rooftop operations.

Related Standards

• For ladders intended for non-fire service uses see EN 131 (all parts) - referenced for general ladder requirements outside firefighting contexts.

Keywords: EN 1147:2010, portable ladders, fire service ladders, ladder testing, ladder safety, CEN standard, extending ladder, hook ladder, rescue ladder.

Standards Content (Sample)

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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 1147
May 2010 ICS 13.220.10 Supersedes EN 1147:2000English Version
Portable ladders for fire service use
Échelles portables à l'usage des services d'incendie
Tragbare Leitern für die Verwendung bei der Feuerwehr This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 April 2010.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists 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 Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Deflection test: applicable to all ladders not covered by Annex B except hook ladders (non-destructive) . 17Annex B (normative)
Deflection test: applicable to 3-person compulsory pole ladder (non-destructive) . 20Annex C (normative)
Rung torque test: all ladders (non-destructive) . 23Annex D (normative)
Pole test (non-destructive) . 24Annex E (normative)
Horizontal test: applicable to all ladders not covered by Annex F except hook ladders (destructive) . 25Annex F (normative)
Horizontal test: applicable to 3-person compulsory pole ladder (destructive) . 26Annex G (normative)
Pawl test: applicable to all extension ladders (destructive) . 27SIST EN 1147:2010

Rescue ladder rung test: applicable to all rescue ladders (destructive) . 28Annex I (normative)
Access ladder rung test: applicable to all access ladders (destructive) . 29Annex J (normative)
Hook rung and ladder integrity test: for tip-loaded hooks (destructive) . 30Annex K (normative)
Hook rung and ladder integrity test: for mid-loaded hooks (destructive) . 31Annex L (normative)
Foot side strength test: ground standing ladders (destructive) . 32Annex M (informative)
Recommendations for test frequency, repair, servicing and design considerations . 33M.1Inspection and maintenance . 33M.2Non-destructive test schedule . 33M.3Design . 34Annex N (informative)
Information and recommendations for user safety . 35Annex O (informative)
A-deviations . 36Bibliography . 37 SIST EN 1147:2010

NOTE For multifunction ladders reference should be made to the manufacturer's instructions. SIST EN 1147:2010

Figure 1 — Width between stiles 5.2.2 The maximum width between stiles on hook ladders shall be 250 mm. 5.3 Mass The mass for different types of ladders shall not be more than:  25 kg for a ladder operated by one person;  15 kg for hook ladders;  8 kg/m of overall length for all other ladders. 6 Rungs 6.1 The distance between rungs shall remain constant throughout a ladder except where the hook is attached on a hook ladder:  for hook ladders the distance between rungs shall be a maximum of 365 mm and a minimum of 280 mm except for the rungs supporting the hook where the distance may be reduced to a minimum of 180 mm;  for all other ladders the distance between rungs shall be a maximum of 305 mm and a minimum of 250 mm. 6.2 Rungs shall have a flat or arched non-slip tread surface. Where the non-slip tread surface is a rung covering, the covering shall not move (see also Annex O). 6.3 Roof ladder rungs shall have a flat or arched non-slip surface on all sides. SIST EN 1147:2010

Figure 2 — Position of adjacent rung centres 6.6 Rungs shall be fitted with their tread surface perpendicular to the stile axis (see Figure 2). 6.7 For hook and roof ladders, the minimum clearance between the underside of a rung and a flat surface roof or wall shall be 50 mm in the user position (see Figures 3a) and 3b)) (see also Annex O).
a) Direct contact type
b) Stand-off bracket
Figure 3 — Roof/wall clearance SIST EN 1147:2010

NOTE 1 Pawls should be visible from the ground and when climbing the ladder. NOTE 2 Pawls should preferably be independent but may be linked if desired. 8 Fittings 8.1 Hooks Hooks, where fitted, shall conform to the following. SIST EN 1147:2010

Figure 4 — Measurement between contact points 8.2 Feet The parts of all types of ladders in contact with the ground shall have non-skid fitments. 8.3 Wheels The fitting of wheels to ladders shall be allowed where these are considered necessary for the safe and satisfactory operation of the ladder. NOTE Where wheels are fitted, they should have a resilient solid contact surface, should be able to withstand a temperature (in air) of 80 °C without malfunctioning and should be fitted to the ladder in such a way as to enable the ladder to roll up or roll down a wall or roof. 9 Stabilizing means All ladders over 11 m in length shall be fitted with stabilizing means, which may, for example, be in the form of a pole (see also Annex O). 10 Poles Poles designed to form an integral part of the stabilizing means and/or used for handling the ladder into position shall have a non-slip grip surface extending from the bottom of the pole (closed where telescopic) for a distance of 2 000 mm. Poles designed to form an integral part of the stabilizing means shall have non-slip feet at the bottom of each pole. NOTE Where poles are
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