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MAIN CONTENTS OF THE
EN 131 STANDARD FOR

PORTABLE LADDERS
Customer information
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INTRODUCTION
Standards are recognised rules for technology and contain specifications

for manufacturing and testing products. European Standard EN 131
applies to ladders.
This standard consists of multiple parts, which regulate various

ladder requirements.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Designation, types, Requirements,

Contents functional dimensions testing, labelling
User information
Latest
02/2016 04/2017 01/2018
version
Part 4 Part 6 Part 7
Contents Hinged ladders Telescopic ladders Platform stairways
Latest
06/2020 05/2019 09/2013
version
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ESSENTIAL CONTENTS IN PART 1 OF EN 131
Widened stand for leaning ladders:

› All ladders that can be used as leaning ladders and are longer
than 3,000 mm when extended must be furnished with a
widened stand (e.g. in the form of a cross-beam).
› The length of the stabiliser (cross-beam) depends
on the ladder length, but is limited to a maximum of 1,200 mm.
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Max. 1,2
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Blocking removable ladder sections:

› For extension ladders or combination ladders for which the
upper ladder section could be removed and used separately,
this section must (insofar as it is longer than 3,000 mm) either
be secured against removal or likewise be furnished with
a widened stand, which, however, must not impair safe usage.
› This primarily concerns extension ladders with more than
2×10 rungs as well as three-section combination ladders
with more than 3×10 rungs.
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Two different ladder classes:

› According to the current version of the standard,
ladders are categorised into two classes:
› ladders for professional use (Pro)
› ladders for non-professional use (Personal)
› The ladders have to be tested according to different test requirements,

depending on their class.
Durability test for step ladders

› Test procedure:
› One stile of the ladder is placed on a block 20 mm tall and the
ladder is secured against slipping away. Then the top rung, step or
platform as well as a rung or step in the middle of the ladder are
loaded in alternation with a test load of 1,500 N (approx. 153 kg).
› Tested ladder types:
› step ladders
› all types of ladders that can be used 1,500 N
as step ladders
› Cycles:
› 50,000 load cycles for ladders
for professional use
1,500 N
› 10,000 load cycles for ladders

for non-professional use
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Strength test for leaning and step ladders

› Test procedure:
› This test is carried out in the ladder’s position of usage. It must
withstand the test loads without failing for one minute, and after
that the ladder must not be broken or have any visible cracks.
Permanent deformations, however, are permitted.
› step ladders
› all types of ladders that can be used as step ladders
› leaning ladders
› all types of ladders that can be used in the leaning position
› Test loads:
› Ladders for professional use (Pro): 2,700 N
› Ladders for non-professional use (Personal): 2,250 N
2,700 N
2,250 N
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Torsion test for step ladders

› Test procedure:
› To test the torsional strength of step ladders, a steel bar is attached
to the top rung, step or platform, and protrudes 500 mm past
the stile on one side. The stile on the opposite side of the ladder is
secured, and the ladder is loaded with 736 N (approx. 75 kg).
Then a test load of 137 N (approx. 14 kg) is applied to the end
of the bar, pulling opposite the secured side. During this test,
the ladder foot that is not secured is allowed to move a maximum
of 25 mm from its original position.
› step ladders
› all types of ladders that can be used as step ladders
› Test loads:
› In the torsion test, the same test loads are used for the
‘professional’ and ‘non-professional’ ladder classes.
736 N
137 N
Fixation
Max. 25 mm
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Torsion test for leaning ladders

› Test procedure:
› This test is for testing the torsional strength of leaning ladders.
For this purpose, a ladder is placed on two blocks and both stiles are
loaded for half a minute with 491 N (approx. 50 kg). The resulting
deflection is measured and taken as the reference value for the
second part of the test.
› In the second part of the test, a stile is loaded in the middle
with 638 N (approx. 65 kg) and then the deflection of the stiles
is measured again. The difference of deflection between
the first and second measurement must not exceed a specified
limit value.
› leaning ladders
› Test loads:
› In the torsion test, the same test loads are used for the
491 N
638 N
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Testing the slip resistance of leaning ladders on the ground

› Test procedure:
› This test is for testing the slip resistance of the ladder feet or shoes.
For this purpose, the ladder to be tested is placed on a glass plate
and leaned against a defined test surface. Then a test load of 1,471 N
(approx. 150 kg) is applied. The test procedure is to be repeated four
times. After the test procedure, the ladder is allowed to have slipped
out a maximum of 40 mm.
› leaning ladders
› Test loads:
› In the slip resistance test, the same test loads are used for the
1,471 N
Max. 40 mm
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User information
› Part 3 of EN 131 regulates the user instructions. This includes,
among other things, the definition of the safety instructions
in pictographic form, which must be applied to the ladder.
Written operating instructions in the national language must be
supplied with each ladder. These must explain the above-
mentioned safety instructions and contain further information
on installation, use, maintenance and storage.
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Specifications for hinged ladders
Multi-purpose ladders with 4×3 rungs

that can be used as working platforms
must be supplied by the manufacturer
with an appropriate platform.
Hinged ladders such as height-

adjustable combination ladders and
multi-purpose ladders must comply with
the specifications of part 1 of EN 131.
Ladders which can be used as leaning
ladders and are longer than 3 m in
> 3,000 mm
extended state must be equipped with
a wider base. The length of the stabiliser
(cross-beam) depends on the ladder
length, but is limited to a maximum
of 1,200 mm.
Max. 1,200 mm
Articulated ladders must comply with

the test specifications of part 2 of
EN 131. The strength test prescribed
therein is carried out in the use position
of the ladder. For ladders with several
pairs of hinges, the test load must
be applied above the uppermost pair
of hinges.
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MAIN CONTENTS OF THE

EN 131 STANDARD FOR

Standards are recognised rules for technology and contain specifications

This standard consists of multiple parts, which regulate various

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Designation, types, Requirements,

Part 4 Part 6 Part 7

Contents Hinged ladders Telescopic ladders Platform stairways

Widened stand for leaning ladders:

Blocking removable ladder sections:

Two different ladder classes:

› ladders for non-professional use (Personal)

› The ladders have to be tested according to different test requirements,

Durability test for step ladders

› 10,000 load cycles for ladders

Strength test for leaning and step ladders

Torsion test for step ladders

Torsion test for leaning ladders

Testing the slip resistance of leaning ladders on the ground

Specifications for hinged ladders

Multi-purpose ladders with 4×3 rungs

Hinged ladders such as height-

Articulated ladders must comply with

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